Timing of pain, stiffness, and function in plantar fasciitis after muscle release
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a hands-on therapy called myofascial release can help with morning pain, stiffness, and walking in people with plantar fasciitis. It aims to see how these symptoms change over time after treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis (heel pain).
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- Your heel pain is on one side only and has lasted between 3 and 7 months.
- Your pain is worse when you first wake up and feels better after walking a bit.
- You have not had any foot or ankle treatment (like therapy, injections, or steroids) in the last 3 months.
- You have not had surgery on your ankle, foot, or lower leg, and you don’t have other causes of heel pain (like arthritis, nerve problems, or infections).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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