A Comparison of ThermaWedge™ Device and Achilles Tendon Stretching for the Treatment of Plantar Fasciopathy
NCT ID: NCT02518841
Last Updated: 2018-10-31
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
60 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2015-08-31
2018-06-30
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
CROSSOVER
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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Achilles Tendon Stretching
This is the arm of participants who will first be assigned to perform 6 weeks of achilles tendon stretching as demonstrated in the protocol. As this is a crossover design study, this arm will then switch to 6 weeks of ThermaWedge TM stretching.
ThermaWedge TM
ThermaWedge TM is a foam wedge device that is designed to be used in the treatment of plantar fasciopathy.
Achilles Tendon Stretching
Participants will be asked to perform achilles tendon stretching exercises which will be demonstrated at the initial orientation.
ThermaWedge TM
This is the arm of participants who will first be assigned to perform 6 weeks of ThermaWedge TM stretching as demonstrated in the protocol. As this is a crossover design study this arm will then switch to 6 weeks of Achilles Tendon Stretching
ThermaWedge TM
ThermaWedge TM is a foam wedge device that is designed to be used in the treatment of plantar fasciopathy.
Achilles Tendon Stretching
Participants will be asked to perform achilles tendon stretching exercises which will be demonstrated at the initial orientation.
Interventions
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ThermaWedge TM
ThermaWedge TM is a foam wedge device that is designed to be used in the treatment of plantar fasciopathy.
Achilles Tendon Stretching
Participants will be asked to perform achilles tendon stretching exercises which will be demonstrated at the initial orientation.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* participants need to be able to understand simple instructions about the stretches which will likely include both verbal instructions and pictures and participants need to be able to do all the necessary exercises.
* Participants must have current British Columbia (BC) Medical Service Plan (MSP) health coverage so that if they become injured, they are covered medically.
* Participants must be able to fill out surveys online.
* Participants must also pass a clinical screen where a senior medical student or a physiotherapist, Scott Fraser, will assess the patient for for plantar fasciopathy/fasciitis.
Exclusion Criteria
* duration of pain of less than 12 months,
* those receiving adjuvant treatment such as injections during the time of the study,
* those who are unable to do the necessary exercises required in the study
* Those who do not have current BC MSP health insurance coverage.
19 Years
70 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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University of British Columbia
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Jack Taunton
Professor
Principal Investigators
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Jack Taunton, MD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of British Columbia
Locations
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University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Countries
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References
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Digiovanni BF, Nawoczenski DA, Malay DP, Graci PA, Williams TT, Wilding GE, Baumhauer JF. Plantar fascia-specific stretching exercise improves outcomes in patients with chronic plantar fasciitis. A prospective clinical trial with two-year follow-up. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006 Aug;88(8):1775-81. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.E.01281.
Ryan M, Hartwell J, Fraser S, Newsham-West R, Taunton J. Comparison of a physiotherapy program versus dexamethasone injections for plantar fasciopathy in prolonged standing workers: a randomized clinical trial. Clin J Sport Med. 2014 May;24(3):211-7. doi: 10.1097/JSM.0000000000000021.
Riddle DL, Schappert SM. Volume of ambulatory care visits and patterns of care for patients diagnosed with plantar fasciitis: a national study of medical doctors. Foot Ankle Int. 2004 May;25(5):303-10. doi: 10.1177/107110070402500505.
Ryan M, Fraser S, McDonald K, Taunton J. Examining the degree of pain reduction using a multielement exercise model with a conventional training shoe versus an ultraflexible training shoe for treating plantar fasciitis. Phys Sportsmed. 2009 Dec;37(4):68-74. doi: 10.3810/psm.2009.12.1744.
W. Guy. ECDEU assessment manual for psychopharmacology. Rockville, MD: U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare; 1976.
Goff JD, Crawford R. Diagnosis and treatment of plantar fasciitis. Am Fam Physician. 2011 Sep 15;84(6):676-82.
Kamper SJ, Maher CG, Mackay G. Global rating of change scales: a review of strengths and weaknesses and considerations for design. J Man Manip Ther. 2009;17(3):163-70. doi: 10.1179/jmt.2009.17.3.163.
Other Identifiers
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H14-01870
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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