Comparing Neural Mobilization and Traditional Physiotherapy in Plantar Fasciitis Patients
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Neural moblization group, Conventional therapy group.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Plantar Fasciitis. Basic parameters: 19 years — 40 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Effectiveness of Neural Mobilization in Patients With Planter Fasciitis: A Pilot Study
Overview
To evaluate the short-term effectiveness of neural mobilization targeting the posterior tibial nerve compared to traditional physiotherapy in cases diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, a pilot study will be conducted on 12 patients who will have been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. Participants will be randomly divided into either the neural mobilization group or the conventional physiotherapy group, and all will receive three weeks of structured treatment. Results will be evaluated using techniques that will measure plantar pressure with Algometry, Foot Function Index (FFI) scores, and the Foot Health Status Questionnaire (FHSQ). Differences before and after treatment will be tested within the group using paired t-tests, and others will be examined between the groups with independent t-tests.
Interventions
- Other Neural moblization group
The intervention will involve neural mobilization of the tibial nerve, beginning with distal sliding through ankle dorsiflexion and foot eversion, followed by dorsiflexion of the toes. The movement will then be reversed into plantarflexion to allow proximal nerve excursion. In addition, a tensioner technique will be applied, in which participants will perform 45° hip flexion combined with ankle dorsiflexion and eversion, followed by knee extension, to place a controlled tensile load along the ti - Other Conventional therapy group
The intervention will include manual therapy techniques such as myofascial release and soft tissue mobilization to reduce fascial tension and improve local circulation. Stretching exercises will be prescribed to target the plantar fascia, Achilles tendon, and gastrocnemius-soleus complex in order to enhance flexibility and reduce mechanical strain. In addition, ultrasound therapy will be utilized for its thermal and non-thermal effects to promote tissue healing and reduce inflammation.
Primary outcome measures
- Foot Function Index [Time frame: 3 weeks]
- Foot Health Status Questionnaire [Time frame: 3 weeks]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Participants will be selected within the age range of 19 to 40 years
- Meet the diagnostic criteria for plantar fasciitis, including symptoms of first-step pain in the morning and heel pain after long periods of standing, confirmed through clinical examination.
Exclusion criteria
- Individuals will be omitted from the study if they have undergone foot or ankle or foot surgery during the prior 12 months
- The presence of severe osteoarthritis, diabetic foot ulcers, or neuropathy
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Double blind
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07179666 · IRB-COHS-STD-137-Mar-2025