Hands-On showdown: which therapy soothes heel pain best?

NCT ID NCT07078513

First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tested two manual therapy techniques—Active Release Technique and Strain-Counterstrain—in 20 adults with chronic plantar fasciitis. Over four weeks, researchers measured pain and foot function to see which approach works better. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug way to ease heel pain and improve daily movement.

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Locations

  • Riphah international University Malakand Campus

    Chakdara, KPK, 18800, Pakistan

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