Mobilization with foot exercises for plantar fasciitis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two types of manual therapy (called Kaltenborn and Mulligan mobilization) combined with exercises to strengthen the foot muscles, to see which one works better for plantar fasciitis — a common cause of heel pain. If you're eligible, you'll get treatment to help reduce pain and improve your ability to move your ankle.
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Who can take part
- You are between 30 and 60 years old.
- You have heel pain that is worse in the morning or after rest.
- The pain gets worse when you stand on your toes and eases when you walk.
- You have had this pain for at least 4 weeks.
- You have not had surgery on your foot, ankle, or leg, or a heel fracture.
- You have not had physical therapy for this heel pain before, and you have not taken painkillers (NSAIDs) or had a steroid injection in the last 3 weeks.
Quick eligibility check
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