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Effectiveness of Kinesiotaping as Compared to Lower Extremity Stretching on Pain and Disability in Patients With Plantar Fasciitis
Sponsor: Health Education Research Foundation (HERF)
Summary
Plantar fasciitis is described as a chronic degenerative process at the origin of the strong, fibrous band running at the bottom of feet connecting bones of heel to toes and supporting arch of feet known as plantar fascia and this irritation of fascia leads to medial plantar heel pain .This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of k-taping as compared to lower limb stretching techniques in patients suffering from plantar fasciitis
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
30 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2026-01-01
Completion Date
2026-09-02
Last Updated
2026-09-15
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Kinesiotaping intervention
the patient lie on their back with the affected foot off the end of the bed and dorsiflex the ankle and straighten the toes to stretch the plantar fascia. When taping the plantar surface, apply little to no tension at the ends of the strip of K-tape and moderate to gentle tension between the ends of the tape. Rub the tape to activate the adhesive and eliminate wrinkles.
Lower limb stretching exercises
stretching in plantar fasciitis, stretch out the gastrocnemius, soleus and hamstrings of the lower leg. Stand the patient with the affected leg extended behind him/her, knee straight and heel on floor, and bend him/her forward over the gastrocnemius. For soleus, same position with a slight bend in affected knee and leaning forward. To stretch hamstrings, place the patient supine (face down), flex the hip and straighten the knee, then slowly pull the leg up until a stretch is felt. Each stretch should be held for 20-30 seconds and repeated 2-3 times, but not to cause pain.
Locations (1)
Jizza Farooq
Islamabad, Pakistan