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Effects of Deep Transverse Friction Massage and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in Plantar Fasciitis.
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
The objective of study is to compare the pain intensity, disability and functional capacity by Deep Transverse Friction Massage and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques in patients with plantar fasciitis.
Official title: Comparative Effects of Deep Transverse Friction Massage and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques on Pain Intensity, Disability and Functional Capacity in Plantar Fasciitis.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
52
Start Date
2025-10-01
Completion Date
2026-07-01
Last Updated
2026-05-08
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
DEEP TRANSVERSE FRICTION MASSAGE
12 sessions total (approx.1 and half month) and 2 sessions per week with mild to moderate manual pressure. 15 - 20 min per session will be given to patient for 6 weeks
INSTRUMENT ASSISTED SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION TECHNIQUES
• 12 sessions total, (approximately 1 and half month) and 2 sessions per week. Low to moderate pressure with tool will applied for 15 - 20 min per session for 6 weeks
Locations (1)
Riphah medical center
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan