Comparison of Peloid Therapy and Kinesio Tape Effectiveness in Patients With Plantar Fasciitis

NCT05153681 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: KonyaMeramSH
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 2
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The Plantar Fascia (PF) is a thick, fibrous sheath located in the middle of the sole of the foot, starting from the tuber calcanei in the calcaneus and extending to the level of the middle phalanges. Plantar Fasciitis (PFs) is inflammation and thickening of the PF where it attaches to the calcaneus. PFs are the most common cause of heel pain. Diagnosis is made by physical examination and radiological examinations. On physical examination, there is localized tenderness medial to the calcaneal tuberosity. In the treatment of plantar fasciitis, there are many applied methods such as anti-inflammatory agents, orthostotic supports, night splints, physical therapy, corticosteroid applications, night splint use, plastering, rest, lifestyle modification, laser, taping, exercise and ESWT. Kinesio tapes, which have been used in the conservative treatment of plantar fasciitis in recent years, are elastic tapes similar to the structural properties and flexibility of human skin, without limiting joint movements. Peloidotherapy is a special balneotherapy method made with natural mud. In both domestic and international scientific studies on peloid treatment, it has been shown that pain in patients decreases, physical functions improve, quality of life increases, and the amount of painkillers use decreases. We could not find any study comparing Peloidotherapy and Kinesioband methods routinely used in the treatment of PF in the literature.

Conditions

Plantar Fasciitis

Keywords

mud therapy; balneotherapy; athletic Tape

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Comparison of the efficacy of kinesio tape and peloid therapy in patients with plantar fasciitis

  October 2020-February 2021

Study Arms (3)

Peloid Therapy

Peloidotherapy is a special balneotherapy method made with natural mud. In both domestic and international scientific studies on peloid treatment, it has been shown that pain in patients decreases, physical functions improve, quality of life increases, and the amount of painkillers use decreases.

Other: Peloid Therapy

Kinesio Tape

Kinesio tapes, which have been used in the conservative treatment of plantar fasciitis in recent years, are elastic tapes similar to the structural properties and flexibility of human skin, without limiting joint movements.

Home exercise

In addition to the cold application, gastrocnemius and plantar fascia stretching and strengthening exercises were applied to patients with plantar fasciitis.

Interventions

Peloid Therapy OTHER

Peloid therapy; A total of 10 sessions were applied for 30 minutes by heating the proximal part of the sole of the foot, including the heel part, at a temperature of 45 degrees. Kinesioband application: One strip is prepared as a rake with a length of about 25 cm, and the other strip is prepared as an I tape with a length of about 20 cm. The ankle is in a neutral position of 90 degrees. Lymphatic and mechanical correction technique is applied. Afterwards, the band is activated.

Also known as: Home exercise, Kinesio tape

Peloid Therapy

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

A total of 105 patients, 35 for peloid treatment, 35 for Kinesio tape, and 35 for home exercise, were included in our study.

You may qualify if:

• Pain on the sole of the foot for six weeks or longer,
• Being between the ages of 18-65,
• Pain that is 4 or more severe according to VAS,
• Localized tenderness on palpation medial to the calcaneal tuberosity,
• Heel pain when getting out of bed in the morning or after long periods of inactivity

You may not qualify if:

• Having neuropathic or radicular pain,
• Acute ankle trauma,
• Having surgical intervention on the heel before,
• Receiving non-operative treatment for the heel and sole in the last 6 months (corticosteroid injection, physical therapy applications, ESWT etc.),
• Presence of rheumatological diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis,
• Having orthopedic deformity in the foot/ankle,
• Those with a history of uncontrollable systemic disease (cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic, renal, hematological..),
• Those with a history of systemic endocrine disease (DM, hyperthyroidism..),
• History of major psychiatric illness
• Bleeding disorders and those using anticoagulants
• Those with malignancy,
• Being allergic to peloid therapy,
• Pregnant

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Konya Meram State Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

Konya City Hospital

Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Fasciitis, Plantar

Interventions

Mud Therapy; Athletic Tape

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Fasciitis; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Foot Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Balneology; Therapeutics; Bandages; Equipment and Supplies; Orthotic Devices; Orthopedic Equipment; Surgical Equipment

Central Study Contacts

Süleyman Mr Gül

CONTACT

+90 544 737 6129; drsuleymangul@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Target Duration: 2 Months
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Physician

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 29, 2021
• First Posted: December 10, 2021
• Study Start: August 20, 2021
• Primary Completion: February 10, 2022
• Study Completion: February 20, 2022
• Last Updated: December 10, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)