NCT06697860

Effect of Radial Shockwave Therapy and Graston Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Plantar Fasciitis

Comparative Effect of Radial Shockwave Therapy and Graston Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Plantar Fasciitis

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 38 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 20 Weeks – 45 Weeks
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Plantar fasciitis is a common musculoskeletal disorder characterized by inflammation of the plantar fascia, causing heel pain and discomfort. Various treatment modalities have been explored to alleviate symptoms, with Radial Shockwave Therapy (RST) and Graston Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) emerging as promising interventions.This study aims to compare the effectiveness of these two treatments in managing plantar fasciitis. RST offers a non-invasive alternative for individuals suffering from plantar fasciitis particularly crucial for patients who prefer conservative treatments or want to explore less invasive options before considering surgery also stimulate the body's natural healing processes by promoting blood flow and tissue regeneration.

Detailed description

Study Design will be randomized clinical trial. Study setting will be Sehat medical complex Lahore. Study Duration will be 4 months after synopsis approval Sample size will be 40 calculated by Epitool ,intervention group will be Group A: Radial Shock Therapy(RST) , Group B: Graston Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (GIASTM). Purposive sampling technique will be implanted. Both genders (male/female).Age 20 to 45 years, Pre-diagnosed with chronic plantar fasciitis, Heel pain will be included. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and ankle and foot bursitis were excluded. VAS scale (visual analogue scale), Foot function index (FFI), 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey and goniometer will be data collection tools. SPSS version 25 will be used for statistical analysis. Shapiro-wilks test for normality will be used to assess the normality of the data after which it will be decided either parametric or non-parametric test will be used within and across the group.

Conditions

• Plantar Fascia

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Radial Shockwave Therapy	In Group A, Radial Shockwave Therapy (RST) was given to the plantar fascia for 5 minutes, with each session consisting of 5-10 shock wave pulses of varied intensity. Following that, stretching exercises for the plantar fascia and calf muscles were done for 30 minutes, with three sets of 30-second holds for each stretch. This therapy procedure was followed out in weekly sessions for 8 weeks, each lasting 40 minutes in total.
DEVICE	Graston Instrument	Group B employed Graston Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) for 5-10 minutes to target and break down plantar fascia adhesions. The therapist used a specialized device to apply controlled, precise pressure to the fascia. Following that, stretching exercises for the plantar fascia and calf muscles were done for 30 minutes, with three sets of 30-second holds for each. The entire therapy procedure was carried out in weekly sessions for 8 weeks, each lasting 40 minutes in total..

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-01-04
• Primary completion: 2025-01-07
• Completion: 2025-01-07
• First posted: 2024-11-20
• Last updated: 2024-11-20

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan