Comparative Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique and Trigger Point Release in Plantar Fasciitis

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-01-23

Study Completion Date

2023-05-24

Brief Summary

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This study aimed to investigate the comparative efficacy of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Trigger Point Release in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. A single-blinded, randomized clinical trial was conducted, wherein thirty participants were randomly assigned to two parallel groups. One group received MET, while the other received Trigger Point Release, with both groups performed self-stretching exercises as part of their home program. Outcome measures included pain intensity and foot function. Treatments were administered three times a week for a duration of four weeks.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Plantar Fasciitis

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Muscle Energy Technique (MET) Group

The MET protocol consisted of post-isometric relaxation applied to the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, with 5 repetitions per set, 3 times a week, for 4 weeks

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Muscle Energy Technique

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

MET involves patient-generated muscle contractions 10-20% maximum voluntary contraction from a specific position and direction, resisted by the therapist to facilitate muscle relaxation and lengthening

Self-Stretching of Calf and Plantar Fascia

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Participants performed a self-stretching program, comprising 5 repetitions of 20 seconds of stretching and 20 seconds of relaxation, twice daily

Trigger Point Release Group

The gastrocnemius muscle was subjected to trigger point release therapy, 3 sessions per week, over a period of 4 weeks

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Trigger Point Release

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Trigger point release involved applying 90 seconds of sustained thumb pressure to the trigger point, repeated three times with 30-second relaxation intervals, followed by three caudal-to-cranial longitudinal strokes along the taut band.

Self-Stretching of Calf and Plantar Fascia

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Participants performed a self-stretching program, comprising 5 repetitions of 20 seconds of stretching and 20 seconds of relaxation, twice daily

Interventions

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Muscle Energy Technique

MET involves patient-generated muscle contractions 10-20% maximum voluntary contraction from a specific position and direction, resisted by the therapist to facilitate muscle relaxation and lengthening

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Trigger Point Release

Trigger point release involved applying 90 seconds of sustained thumb pressure to the trigger point, repeated three times with 30-second relaxation intervals, followed by three caudal-to-cranial longitudinal strokes along the taut band.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Self-Stretching of Calf and Plantar Fascia

Participants performed a self-stretching program, comprising 5 repetitions of 20 seconds of stretching and 20 seconds of relaxation, twice daily

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Unilateral plantar heel pain that worsens with weight-bearing activities
* Age range: 25-45 years
* Pain exacerbation with initial morning ambulation (i.e., walking a few steps)
* Presence of at least one identifiable trigger point in the calf muscles

Exclusion Criteria

* Bilateral heel pain
* History of tumors in the leg or foot
* Previous lower limb fractures
* Recent or unresolved lower limb injuries
* Achilles Tendinitis
* Ankle arthritis
* Surgery
* Vascular Disease

Minimum Eligible Age

25 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

45 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No