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Effect of Kaltenborn vs Mulligan Mobilization With Intrinsic Foot Strengthening in Plantar Fasciitis
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
This study will compare the effects of Kaltenborn and Mulligan ankle mobilization techniques, combined with intrinsic foot muscle strengthening, on pain, functional status, and dorsiflexion range of motion in patients with plantar fasciitis. Eighty-two participants with chronic heel pain will be randomly allocated into two groups. Both groups will receive standard care including ultrasound therapy, stretching, and cryotherapy, while Group A will receive Kaltenborn mobilization and Group B will receive Mulligan mobilization. Pain, function, and ankle range of motion will be assessed at baseline and after three weeks of treatment.
Official title: Comparative Effect of Kaltenborn and Mulligan Mobilization With Intrinsic Foot Muscle Strengthening on Pain, Functional Status, and Windlass Mechanism in Patients With Plantar Fasciitis
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
30 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
74
Start Date
2025-07
Completion Date
2025-11-30
Last Updated
2025-07-22
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Kaltenborn Mobilization Group
Participants in this group will receive Kaltenborn mobilization techniques applied to the talocrural and subtalar joints. Mobilizations will be performed as Grade III passive accessory glides for 10 repetitions per joint, each sustained for 15 seconds with a 10-second rest interval Conventional treatment includs therapeutic ultrasound (3 MHz, 1.5 W/cm², continuous mode for 5 minutes), plantar fascia and calf stretching (10 minutes, 1 set of 10 reps), intrinsic foot muscle strengthening exercises (toe curls and towel curls for 10 minutes, 2 sets of 10 reps), and cryotherapy at home for 10 minutes daily. The intervention will be delivered twice weekly for 3 weeks.
Mulligan Mobilization Group
Participants in this group will receive Mulligan mobilization with movement (MWM) techniques applied to the talocrural and subtalar joints. Mobilizations will be applied as 3 sets of 10 repetitions per joint with 1-minute rest between sets. Conventional treatment includs therapeutic ultrasound (3 MHz, 1.5 W/cm², continuous mode for 5 minutes), plantar fascia and calf stretching (10 minutes, 1 set of 10 reps), intrinsic foot muscle strengthening exercises (toe curls and towel curls for 10 minutes, 2 sets of 10 reps), and cryotherapy at home for 10 minutes daily. The intervention will be delivered twice weekly for 3 weeks.
Locations (1)
Bashir Health Services
Sialkot, Punjab Province, Pakistan