Comparison of Peloid Therapy and Kinesio Tape Effectiveness in Patients With Plantar Fasciitis

NCT ID: NCT05153681

Last Updated: 2021-12-10

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: UNKNOWN
• Total Enrollment: 2 participants
• Study Classification: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2021-08-20
• Study Completion Date: 2022-02-20

Brief Summary

The Plantar Fascia (PF) is a thick, fibrous sheath located in the middle of the sole of the foot, starting from the tuber calcanei in the calcaneus and extending to the level of the middle phalanges. Plantar Fasciitis (PFs) is inflammation and thickening of the PF where it attaches to the calcaneus. PFs are the most common cause of heel pain. Diagnosis is made by physical examination and radiological examinations. On physical examination, there is localized tenderness medial to the calcaneal tuberosity. In the treatment of plantar fasciitis, there are many applied methods such as anti-inflammatory agents, orthostotic supports, night splints, physical therapy, corticosteroid applications, night splint use, plastering, rest, lifestyle modification, laser, taping, exercise and ESWT. Kinesio tapes, which have been used in the conservative treatment of plantar fasciitis in recent years, are elastic tapes similar to the structural properties and flexibility of human skin, without limiting joint movements. Peloidotherapy is a special balneotherapy method made with natural mud. In both domestic and international scientific studies on peloid treatment, it has been shown that pain in patients decreases, physical functions improve, quality of life increases, and the amount of painkillers use decreases. We could not find any study comparing Peloidotherapy and Kinesioband methods routinely used in the treatment of PF in the literature.

Detailed Description

The Plantar Fascia (PF) is a thick, fibrous sheath located in the middle of the sole of the foot, starting from the tuber calcanei in the calcaneus and extending to the level of the middle phalanges. It is a tendinous aponeurosis rather than a true layer of fascia and is an important static support for the longitudinal arch of the foot. Plantar Fasciitis (PFs) is inflammation and thickening of the PF where it attaches to the calcaneus. PFs are the most common cause of heel pain. It has been reported to occur in 10% of people during their lifetime. It is more common between the ages of 40-60. Although its main etiology is not fully understood, the most common theory is; microscopic tears as a result of mechanical overstretching of the fascia followed by chronic inflammation, but histological studies lack evidence to support inflammation. Diagnosis is made by physical examination and radiological examinations (ultrasonography, radiography). On physical examination, there is localized tenderness medial to the calcaneal tuberosity. In the treatment of plantar fasciitis, there are many applied methods such as anti-inflammatory agents, orthostotic supports, night splints, physical therapy, corticosteroid applications, night splint use, plastering, rest, lifestyle modification, laser, taping, exercise and ESWT.

Kinesio tapes, which have been used in the conservative treatment of plantar fasciitis in recent years, are elastic tapes similar to the structural properties and flexibility of human skin, without limiting joint movements. Kinesio taping technique provides physiological effects on skin, fascia, muscle and joint. After applying kinesio tape, it raises the skin in the taped area, increasing the space between it and the muscles and relieving the pressure in that area. It also helps to reduce tension and sensitivity by increasing blood circulation and prevents stimulation of pain receptors.

Peloids (medical mud) are organic or inorganic substances formed as a result of geological and/or biological events. They can be found in nature as fine particles, or they are made into small, fine particles by some preliminary preparation processes. Peloidotherapy is a special balneotherapy method made with natural mud. It is used in the treatment of diseases such as degenerative joint diseases, soft tissue rheumatism, lumbardiscopathy, cervical discopathy, chronic low back and neck pain, joint pain. In both national and international scientific studies on peloid treatment, it has been shown that pain in patients decreases, physical functions improve, quality of life increases, and the amount of painkillers use decreases.

We could not find any study comparing Peloidotherapy and Kinesioband methods routinely used in the treatment of PF in the literature.

Conditions

Plantar Fasciitis

Keywords

mud therapy; balneotherapy; athletic Tape

Study Design

• Observational Model Type: COHORT
• Study Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

Peloid Therapy

Peloidotherapy is a special balneotherapy method made with natural mud. In both domestic and international scientific studies on peloid treatment, it has been shown that pain in patients decreases, physical functions improve, quality of life increases, and the amount of painkillers use decreases.

Peloid Therapy

Intervention Type: OTHER

Peloid therapy; A total of 10 sessions were applied for 30 minutes by heating the proximal part of the sole of the foot, including the heel part, at a temperature of 45 degrees. Kinesioband application: One strip is prepared as a rake with a length of about 25 cm, and the other strip is prepared as an I tape with a length of about 20 cm. The ankle is in a neutral position of 90 degrees. Lymphatic and mechanical correction technique is applied. Afterwards, the band is activated.

Kinesio Tape

Kinesio tapes, which have been used in the conservative treatment of plantar fasciitis in recent years, are elastic tapes similar to the structural properties and flexibility of human skin, without limiting joint movements.

No interventions assigned to this group

Home exercise

In addition to the cold application, gastrocnemius and plantar fascia stretching and strengthening exercises were applied to patients with plantar fasciitis.

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

Peloid Therapy

Peloid therapy; A total of 10 sessions were applied for 30 minutes by heating the proximal part of the sole of the foot, including the heel part, at a temperature of 45 degrees. Kinesioband application: One strip is prepared as a rake with a length of about 25 cm, and the other strip is prepared as an I tape with a length of about 20 cm. The ankle is in a neutral position of 90 degrees. Lymphatic and mechanical correction technique is applied. Afterwards, the band is activated.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Other Intervention Names

Home exercise; Kinesio tape

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Pain on the sole of the foot for six weeks or longer,
• Being between the ages of 18-65,
• Pain that is 4 or more severe according to VAS,
• Localized tenderness on palpation medial to the calcaneal tuberosity,
• Heel pain when getting out of bed in the morning or after long periods of inactivity

Exclusion Criteria

• Having neuropathic or radicular pain,
• Acute ankle trauma,
• Having surgical intervention on the heel before,
• Receiving non-operative treatment for the heel and sole in the last 6 months (corticosteroid injection, physical therapy applications, ESWT etc.),
• Presence of rheumatological diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis,
• Having orthopedic deformity in the foot/ankle,
• Those with a history of uncontrollable systemic disease (cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic, renal, hematological..),
• Those with a history of systemic endocrine disease (DM, hyperthyroidism..),
• History of major psychiatric illness
• Bleeding disorders and those using anticoagulants
• Those with malignancy,
• Being allergic to peloid therapy,
• Pregnant

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 65 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Konya Meram State Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Süleyman Gül

Physician

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

Konya City Hospital

Konya, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status: RECRUITING

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Central Contacts

Süleyman Mr Gül

Role: CONTACT

Phone: +90 544 737 6129

Email: drsuleymangul@gmail.com

Facility Contacts

Süleyman Gül

Role: primary

Other Identifiers

KonyaMeramSH

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id