Heel Cushion for Plantar Fasciitis

Prince of Songkla University160 enrolled

Overview

The investigators study aim to evaluate the efficacy of PSU heel cushion in treatment of plantar fasciitis. The investigators will do a randomized controlled trial in patient with plantar fasciitis compared with stretching exercise alone. The outcome measurement include heel pain improvement, compliance, satisfaction, foot functional score at 6 months.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

160

Conditions

Plantar Fasciitis

Interventions

PSU heel cushion and plantar fascia specific stretching exerciseDEVICE

* Wear heel cushion during daily activity * Plantar fascia stretching exercise 3 times per day

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 15 YearsMax age: 60 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Patient with plantar fasciitis Exclusion Criteria: * Rheumatologic problem such as rheumatoid arthritis * Latex allergy * Pregnancy * Previous surgery around foot and ankle

Locations (1)

Prince of Songkla university

Hat Yai, Changwat Songkhla, Thailand

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

VAS score

Time frame: 2 years

Secondary Outcomes

Compliance

Time frame: 2 years

Satisfaction score

Time frame: 2 years

Foot functional score : FHSQ score

Time frame: 2 years

Number of rescue pain killer

Time frame: 2 years

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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