Primal reflex release for heel pain relief
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a hands-on therapy called Primal Reflex Release Technique to see if it reduces heel pain and improves foot function in people with plantar fasciitis.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- A doctor has told you that you have plantar fasciitis.
- You have had heel pain or pain on the bottom of your foot for at least 3 months.
- Your pain is worse when you walk or stretch your toes, especially in the morning.
- You have not had surgery for plantar fasciitis, and you are not pregnant.
- You do not have other foot problems or conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or nerve disorders in your legs.
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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