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Outcomes of the Proprioception and Strengthening Exercise Program in Chronic Plantar Fasciitis
Sponsor: Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University
Summary
Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain, and although stretching exercises are a standard first-line treatment, current evidence on adding proprioception or knee-strengthening exercises remains limited. This study investigates whether adding knee strengthening or proprioception exercises to a standard stretching program improves pain, function, and disability in patients with chronic plantar fasciitis, and whether these interventions produce measurable changes in the biomechanical and kinesiological properties of the foot, ankle, and knee.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
105
Start Date
2026-08-01
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2026-08-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Stretching
Participants will perform standardized plantar fascia and gastrocnemius-soleus stretching exercises. The protocol consists of stretching twice daily, 7 days per week, for 6 weeks.
Proprioception and Stretching Exercises
In addition to the standard stretching protocol, participants in this group will perform a supervised, 6-week progressive proprioception exercise program administered by a physiotherapist three times per week. Exercises will be performed under both eyes-open and eyes-closed conditions on progressively less stable surfaces with task difficulty advanced on a weekly basis.
Knee Strengthening and Stretching Exercises
In addition to the standard stretching protocol, participants in this group will perform a supervised, 6-week progressive knee-strengthening program administered by a physiotherapist three times per week.
Locations (1)
Karaman Training and Research Hospital
Karaman, Karaman, Turkey (Türkiye)