PLANTAR FASCIITIS

This study compares two manual therapy techniques—myofascial release and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization—for treating plantar fasciitis in pregnant women. Forty-four women in their second or third trimester will receive one of the two treatments over four weeks, alon…

This study tests if watching a video of exercises is as good as getting live instruction from a doctor for treating plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. About 300 adults with heel pain for at least 3 months will be randomly assigned to either a video or an in-person se…

This study looks at whether walking barefoot can ease heel pain (plantar fasciopathy) better than standard stretching and strengthening exercises. Adults aged 18 to 70 with heel pain will be randomly assigned to either a 12-week barefoot walking program or a stretching program. T…

This study tests two taping techniques—Low-Dye and calcaneal taping—to see which better reduces pain and improves foot function in people with plantar fasciitis. Forty adults with heel pain for over three months will receive one of the taping methods plus physical therapy for two…

This study tests whether a new calf stretching device works better than standard night splints for easing plantar fasciitis pain. One hundred adults with this condition will use one of the two devices for 6 weeks and report their pain levels. The goal is to see which approach pro…

This study looks at whether treating an extra nerve in the foot can improve pain relief for people with long-term heel pain. About 48 adults will receive a standard nerve treatment, with half also getting treatment on a second nerve. Researchers will measure pain and foot functio…

This early study tests a minimally invasive procedure for chronic heel pain from plantar fasciitis. Doctors use a small tube to inject a temporary blocking agent into foot blood vessels. Ten adults aged 25-80 who haven't found relief from other treatments will be followed for a y…

This study tests if a needle-based treatment called percutaneous electrolysis can reduce pain and improve function in people with chronic plantar fasciitis (long-term heel pain). Half of the 50 participants will get the treatment on the heel only, while the other half will get it…

This early-phase trial tests whether shockwave therapy, collagen peptide injections, or a combination of both can reduce pain and improve foot function in people with plantar fasciitis. Eighty-four adults with heel pain are randomly assigned to one of three groups. Researchers wi…

This study tests two types of injections—bone marrow or platelet-rich fibrin—to treat chronic plantar fasciitis (long-term heel pain). About 72 adults with heel pain lasting over 6 months will receive one of the treatments under ultrasound guidance. The goal is to see which works…

This study looks at whether the brain and nervous system (central sensitization) play a role in the pain of plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. Researchers will measure pain sensitivity, ultrasound images of the foot, and psychological factors in 128 adults with the c…