Effect of Myofascial Release With and Without Taping in Patient With Heel Spur:

NCT07588776 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: GIU/REC/26-27
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 38
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The current study is a randomized controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of myofascial release therapy used alone versus myofascial release combined with clinical taping for individuals with heel spurs. The trial aims to evaluate improvements in pain, foot function, and overall disability. Interventions will be delivered twice weekly for a specified duration. The primary outcome is pain reduction, while secondary outcomes include improved foot function and reduced disability. The hypothesis is that the combination of myofascial release and taping will result in significantly greater clinical improvements compared to myofascial release alone.

Conditions

Heel Spur; Planter Fasciitis

Keywords

Myofascial Realease; Kinesiology Taping; Physical Therapy; Manual Therapy; Foot Pain

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Pain Intensity

  Pain intensity will be measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), where participants mark their pain level on a 100mm line ranging from "no pain" (0) to "worst imaginable pain" (100). Higher scores indicate greater pain intensity.

  Baseline and 4 weeks post-intervention.

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Foot Function

  Baseline and 4 weeks

• Disability level

  Baseline and 4 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Myofascial Release with Clinical Taping

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this arm will receive a combination of myofascial release therapy and clinical taping. Myofascial release will be applied to the plantar fascia and the posterior chain muscles. Following the manual therapy, clinical taping (such as Kinesiology tape or rigid tape, depending on your specific protocol) will be applied to the affected foot to provide mechanical support and proprioceptive feedback. Sessions will be conducted twice weekly.

Other: Myofascial Release with Clinical Taping

Myofascial Release Alone

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants in this arm will receive the standardized myofascial release protocol only. The therapy will target the plantar fascia and surrounding soft tissues to reduce restrictions and pain. No clinical taping or additional manual interventions will be applied. Sessions will be conducted twice weekly to match the frequency of the experimental group

Other: Myofascial Release Alone

Interventions

Myofascial Release with Clinical Taping OTHER

Participants will receive a 45-minute intervention session. The integrated components consist of manual myofascial release techniques followed by the application of clinical taping to the affected foot.

Also known as: Group A Intervention

Myofascial Release with Clinical Taping

Myofascial Release Alone OTHER

Participants will receive the same 30 minutes of specialized myofascial release (MFR) manual therapy targeting the plantar fascia and calf musculature. No clinical taping will be applied. Sessions will be conducted twice weekly to ensure a consistent treatment frequency with the experimental group.

Also known as: Group B Intervention

Myofascial Release Alone

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 30 Years - 40 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Age 30-40 years
• Both males and females
• Clinically or radiographically confirmed heel spur
• Pain intensity ≥ 3 on Visual Analog Scale
• Symptom duration ≥ 4 weeks
• Able to attend treatment sessions 3 times per week
• Able to provide informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Previous foot or heel surgery
• Current physiotherapy treatment for heel pain
• Neurological disorders (e.g., neuropathy, radiculopathy)
• Systemic inflammatory diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, gout)
• Severe musculoskeletal deformities of the foot
• Open wounds, skin infection, or allergy to tape
• Corticosteroid injection in the last 3 months
• Pregnancy
• Any medical condition preventing safe participation

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Green International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Green International University

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Heel Spur

Interventions

Myofascial Release Therapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Exostoses; Hyperostosis; Bone Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Foot Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Massage; Therapy, Soft Tissue; Musculoskeletal Manipulations; Complementary Therapies; Therapeutics; Physical Therapy Modalities; Rehabilitation

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: TRIPLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: This study uses single masking in which the outcome assessor is blinded to group allocation. Participants will be assigned to either the Myofascial Release with taping group or the Myofascial Release only group by an independent researcher who is not involved in assessment. The assessor responsible for recording baseline and post intervention outcomes (VAS and FFI scores) will not be informed of the participants' intervention group. To maintain blinding, participants will be instructed not to disclose their group assignment during assessments.
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Model Details: This study uses a randomized, parallel-group design in which participants diagnosed with heel spur are assigned into one of two intervention arms. Participants will be randomly allocated to either: (1) Myofascial Release combined with taping, or (2) Myofascial Release alone. Both group will receive the same standardized Myofascial Release protocol, while only the experimental group will receive additional taping after each therapy session. The outcome assessor will be blinded to group assignment to minimize measurement bias. The interventions will be delivered over a 4 weeks period, and outcomes will be compared between groups to evaluate the added effect of taping when used alongside Myofascial Release..

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 9, 2026
• First Posted: May 15, 2026
• Study Start: April 6, 2026
• Primary Completion: April 29, 2026
• Study Completion: May 6, 2026
• Last Updated: May 18, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: STUDY PROTOCOL, SAP, ICF, CSR
• Time Frame: It will be available after the completion of the study.
• Access Criteria: Through the corresponding author.

Locations

PA (1)