NCT07037290

Ankle Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique Versus Foot Core Exercise in Patients With Plantar Fascitis

Ankle Proprioceptive Neuromuscualar Facilitation Technique Verus Foot Core Excercise in Patients With Plantar Fascitis

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 50 (actual)
• Sponsor: Superior University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 30 Years – 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain due to overuse or repetitive stress on the plantar fascia. Risk factors include abnormal foot structure, obesity, and poor footwear. Physiotherapy interventions like foot core exercises and ankle proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) are gaining attention for improving pain and foot function.

Detailed description

To compare the effects of ankle PNF and foot core exercises on pain, foot posture, and function in patients with plantar fasciitis. A randomized controlled trial will be conducted with 50 participants, divided into two groups. Group A will receive ankle PNF and Group B will receive foot core exercises, both alongside conventional physiotherapy.

Conditions

• Plantar Fascitis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST	Ankle proprioceptive neuromuscualar facilitation technique	Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) is a therapeutic technique that uses sensory input to enhance muscle function and improve flexibility. For the ankle, PNF techniques can be used to increase range of motion, improve balance and stability, and reduce pain associated with ankle injuries.
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST	Foot core exercises along with conventional physiotherapy	This Group will be given foot core exercises which includes heel raise, toe curls, foot doming, toe spreading, balancing board, and tennis ball roll under foot along with conventional therapy which includes ultrasound, plantar fascia stretching and Achilles stretching.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-03-04
• Primary completion: 2025-06-01
• Completion: 2025-09-30
• First posted: 2025-06-25
• Last updated: 2025-06-25

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan