Effects of Graston Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in Patients With Chronic Plantar Fasciitis.
NCT ID: NCT04993105
Last Updated: 2021-09-20
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
66 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2021-03-20
2021-07-31
Brief Summary
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Graston assisted release of plantar fascia is used for soft tissue mobilization. Pain level using NPRS, score on FADI and dorsiflexion restriction using LUNGE test will be performed before any treatment.
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Detailed Description
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Simple measures can often be taken to lessen the symptoms of plantar fasciitis(5). If a clear cause such as a sudden increase in high-impact exercise can be identified, then decreasing the amount of physical activity may be helpful.(6)Daily stretching of the plantar fascia and the calf muscles should be performed, and ice can be applied to the affected area for 10 to 20 minutes at a time 2 to 3 times per day. Wearing shoes with good arch supports can also improve symptoms, and taping the bottom of the feet or using shoe inserts called orthotics are other ways to provide additional foot support. .(6) Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen may provide short-term relief(7). If pain persists, steroid injections may be given into the foot to reduce the pain. Although most people experience improvement or resolution of symptoms over time, surgery may be considered in rare cases if the pain does not improve after several months of conservative treatments(8). Graston is a used for soft tissue mobilization. Graston Technique is performed by specifically designed stainless steel instruments with beveled edges to perform soft tissue mobilization graston is used in a multi direction strokes on skin at a 30° to 60° angle to the treatment site(8)This technique allows the clinician to feel irregularities in the soft tissue texture through the movement of the gliding tools(8)In addition to removing scar tissue adhesions, Graston instruments have been applied to boost the proliferation of extracellular matrix fibroblasts, improve ion transport, and decrease cell matrix adhesions as has been hypothesized with transverse frictional massage and extra corporeal shock wave therapy.(6)Studies have shown that the controlled micro trauma induced through GT increased fibroblasts recruitment and activation in an animal model. Additional studies have shown clinical efficacy using GT for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, lumbar compartment syndrome(7) and trigger thumb(8). Graston instrument has been used for relieving pressure of soft tissue mobilization and release very effectively for years. It is used by manual therapist and is also known as instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization(IASTM). The instruments are specially designed for manual therapist to identify the areas of adhesion in soft tissue and focus on the release.As proved by Carey-Loghmani and Hammer the GISTM is used to detect and treat soft tissue lesions.The application of the GISTM initiates the inflammatory process, which allows for healing and scar tissue remodeling to take place(9). Although a recent systematic review have reported on current evidence to support the use of conservative interventions for individuals identified as having CPHP. Martin et al reported that soft-tissue mobilization procedures should also be considered in the plan of care for individuals with CPHP(10).
Recent research suggests that plantar "fasciitis" manifests itself as a noninflammatory degenerative process, and hence, the term fasciosis may be more appropriate.(6) Brian looney et al proved graston to be an effective tool to increase pain and dorsiflexion range in patients with plantar fasciitis through case series(11). The authors reported that the participants demonstrated clinically meaningful improvements in pain ratings and functional improvements in Global Rating of Change Scale and Lower Extremity Functional Scale scores(11)Daniels and Morrell reported the effectiveness of using the Graston technique to perform IASTM in addition to joint manipulation to manage a 10-year-old male athlete with bilateral plantar fasciitis(12). In addition, the biologic evidence that suggests that PF is not truly an inflammatory condition but one of fibrosis supports the theorized mechanism behind the graston(2) .Perhaps the use of instruments allows the clinician to introduce a more controlled amount of micro trauma into an area of scar tissue or excessive fibrosis(8). Research suggests that the response of this microtrauma would result in the healing process by initiating inflammatory phase of healing and, ultimately, tissue remodeling through proper realignment of collagen fibers(11).A pilot study by Edward R. Jones et al demonstrates that inclusion of IASTM using the Graston technique for chronic plantar heel pain lasting longer than 6 weeks is a feasible intervention warranting further study(13). Andrew L. Miners and Tracy L. Bougie showed a specific protocol of heat, graston assisted soft tissue mobilization, eccentric exercise, stretching, and cryotherapy appeared to facilitate a rapid and complete recovery from chronic Achilles tendinopathy(14).
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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B (exercise + graston):
In graston + exercises treatment will be same but after exercises added with proper application of graston which included application of a cream to the posterior calf and plantar foot from the knee to the toes to reduce friction on the skin.The Graston tools will be then used to mobilize the tissues of the triceps surf and plantar foot. In areas of increased tissue restriction, more aggressive pressure with graston was applied using increased force and shorter strokes over the areas of restriction was offered as needed for pain management after each session. This will be continued for three sessions. NPRS score, score on FADI and dorsiflexors range will be assessed after treatment of two weeks. Along with conventional treatment.
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Exercise + Graston.
In graston + exercises treatment will be same but after exercises added with proper application of graston which included application of a cream to the posterior calf and plantar foot from the knee to the toes to reduce friction on the skin.The Graston tools will be then used to mobilize the tissues of the triceps surae and plantar foot. In areas of increased tissue restriction, more aggressive pressure with graston was applied using increased force and shorter strokes over the areas of restrictionIce was offered as needed for pain management after each session. This will be continued for three sessions. NPRS score, score on FADI and dorsiflexors range will be assessed after treatment of two weeks. Along with conventional treatment.
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A (exercise only)
Exercises only. Patients will be given gastrocnemius stretching, plantar fascia stretching, myofascial release and then graston will be given as sham treatment for 10 minutes after applying cream (applying graston on skin but not giving enough pressure).
exercise only
gastrocnemius and plantarstretching
Interventions
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Exercise + Graston.
In graston + exercises treatment will be same but after exercises added with proper application of graston which included application of a cream to the posterior calf and plantar foot from the knee to the toes to reduce friction on the skin.The Graston tools will be then used to mobilize the tissues of the triceps surae and plantar foot. In areas of increased tissue restriction, more aggressive pressure with graston was applied using increased force and shorter strokes over the areas of restrictionIce was offered as needed for pain management after each session. This will be continued for three sessions. NPRS score, score on FADI and dorsiflexors range will be assessed after treatment of two weeks. Along with conventional treatment.
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exercise only
gastrocnemius and plantarstretching
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* The study includes patients with plantar heel pain from more than 6 weeks
* The study includes patients with restricted dorsiflexion which will be measured by lunge's test
* Pain in morning (decrease with activity)
Exclusion Criteria
* No history of serious underlying pathology, nerve root compromise, structural deformities, genetic spinal disorders or previous spinal surgery
35 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Riphah International University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Lal Gul Khan, MScPT
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Riphah International University
Locations
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Rawal General and Dental Hospital
Islamabad, Fedral, Pakistan
Countries
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References
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Roxas M. Plantar fasciitis: diagnosis and therapeutic considerations. Altern Med Rev. 2005 Jun;10(2):83-93.
Aldridge T. Diagnosing heel pain in adults. Am Fam Physician. 2004 Jul 15;70(2):332-8.
Atkins D, Crawford F, Edwards J, Lambert M. A systematic review of treatments for the painful heel. Rheumatology (Oxford). 1999 Oct;38(10):968-73. doi: 10.1093/rheumatology/38.10.968.
DiGiovanni BF, Nawoczenski DA, Lintal ME, Moore EA, Murray JC, Wilding GE, Baumhauer JF. Tissue-specific plantar fascia-stretching exercise enhances outcomes in patients with chronic heel pain. A prospective, randomized study. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2003 Jul;85(7):1270-7. doi: 10.2106/00004623-200307000-00013.
Lemont H, Ammirati KM, Usen N. Plantar fasciitis: a degenerative process (fasciosis) without inflammation. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2003 May-Jun;93(3):234-7. doi: 10.7547/87507315-93-3-234.
Muth CC. Plantar Fasciitis. JAMA. 2017 Jul 25;318(4):400. doi: 10.1001/jama.2017.5806. No abstract available.
Hammer WI, Pfefer MT. Treatment of a case of subacute lumbar compartment syndrome using the Graston technique. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2005 Mar-Apr;28(3):199-204. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2005.02.010.
Howitt S, Wong J, Zabukovec S. The conservative treatment of Trigger thumb using Graston Techniques and Active Release Techniques. J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2006 Dec;50(4):249-54.
Martin RL, Davenport TE, Reischl SF, McPoil TG, Matheson JW, Wukich DK, McDonough CM; American Physical Therapy Association. Heel pain-plantar fasciitis: revision 2014. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2014 Nov;44(11):A1-33. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2014.0303.
Looney B, Srokose T, Fernandez-de-las-Penas C, Cleland JA. Graston instrument soft tissue mobilization and home stretching for the management of plantar heel pain: a case series. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2011 Feb;34(2):138-42. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2010.12.003.
Daniels CJ, Morrell AP. Chiropractic management of pediatric plantar fasciitis: a case report. J Chiropr Med. 2012 Mar;11(1):58-63. doi: 10.1016/j.jcm.2011.06.009.
Jones ER, Finley MA, Fruth SJ, McPoil TG. Instrument-Assisted Soft-Tissue Mobilization for the Management of Chronic Plantar Heel Pain: A Pilot Study. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2019 May;109(3):193-200. doi: 10.7547/16-105. Epub 2019 Mar 27.
Miners AL, Bougie TL. Chronic Achilles tendinopathy: a case study of treatment incorporating active and passive tissue warm-up, Graston Technique, ART, eccentric exercise, and cryotherapy. J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2011 Dec;55(4):269-79.
Young IA PT, DSc, Dunning J PT, DPT, Butts R PT, PhD, Mourad F PT, DPT, Cleland JA PT, PhD. Reliability, construct validity, and responsiveness of the neck disability index and numeric pain rating scale in patients with mechanical neck pain without upper extremity symptoms. Physiother Theory Pract. 2019 Dec;35(12):1328-1335. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2018.1471763. Epub 2018 Jun 1.
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REC/00869 Maham Nasir
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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