Effects of IASTM and Kinesiotaping in Plantar Fascitis

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age20-40
SponsorRiphah International University

About this trial

The Objective of the study is to compare the effectiveness of Instrumental Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Kinesio taping for improving foot functional status and Quality of Life (QOL) in patients with Plantar Fasciitis. The study will be randomized controlled Trial including 2 experimental groups and 19 participants in each group

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Both genders

Age Range of 20-40 years

Standing > 8 hours a day

Positive Windlass test

Disqualifiers

History of ankle or foot surgery

Patients with inflammatory conditions like cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, ankle and foot bursitis.

Foot related complications after fracture

Patients receiving corticosteroid injections

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • IASTM
  • KT group

Treatment groups

38 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups