Nerve gliding versus traditional physiotherapy for heel pain
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two types of physical therapy for heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis. One approach focuses on nerve gliding exercises, and the other uses traditional physiotherapy, to see which reduces pain better.
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Who can take part
- You are between 19 and 40 years old.
- You have heel pain with your first steps in the morning or after long periods of standing.
- You have not had foot or ankle surgery in the last year.
- You do not have severe arthritis, diabetic foot ulcers, or nerve damage (neuropathy) in your feet.
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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