Effects of Neural Gliding Addes to ESWT and Standard Exercise in Plantar Fasciitis

NCT07662941 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: AYBU-PF-2026-01
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 56
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain and may lead to pain, decreased foot function, impaired balance, and reduced quality of life. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy and exercise therapy are commonly used conservative treatment approaches. This randomized controlled study aims to investigate the additional effects of neural gliding exercises when combined with extracorporeal shock wave therapy and standard exercise treatment in individuals with plantar fasciitis.

Conditions

Plantar Fasciitis; Heel Pain

Keywords

Neural Gliding; Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy; Exercise Therapy; Plantar Fascia; Foot Pain; Rehabilitation; Randomized Controlled Trial

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Pain Intensity (Visual Analog Scale, VAS)

  Pain intensity will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) before treatment and after 5 weeks of invertion.

  Baseline and Week 5

• Foot Function Index (FFI)

  Foot related pain, disabilitya and activity limitation will be evaluated using the Foot Function Index before treatment and after 5 weeks.

  Baseline and Week 5

Secondary Outcomes (6)

• Muscle Shortness Assessment

  Baseline and Week 5

• Single Leg Stance Test

  Baseline and Week 5

• Heel Raise Test

  Baseline and Week 5

• One Step Walking Test

  Baseline and Week 5

• Muscle Strength Assessment

  Baseline and Week 5

Study Arms (2)

ESWT + Standart Exercise

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants received extracorporeal shock wave therapy once weekly for 5 weeks (2000 pulses/session) in addition to a standard home exercise performed twice daily for 5 weeks.

Device: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy; Behavioral: Standard Exercise Program

ESWT + Standard Exercise + Neural Gliding

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants received extracorporeal shock wave therapy once weekly for 5 weeks (2000 pulse/sessions), a standard home exercise program twice daily and additional neural gliding exercise for 5 weeks.

Device: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy; Behavioral: Standard Exercise Program; Behavioral: Neural Gliding Exercises

Interventions

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy DEVICE

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy was applied once weekly for 5 weeks, with 2000 pulses per session.

ESWT + Standard Exercise + Neural Gliding; ESWT + Standart Exercise

Standard Exercise Program BEHAVIORAL

Participants performed a standardized home exercise program twice daily for 5 weeks, 10 repetitions for each exercise session.

ESWT + Standard Exercise + Neural Gliding; ESWT + Standart Exercise

Neural Gliding Exercises BEHAVIORAL

Participants performed neural gliding exercises as an adjunct to the standard exercise program for 5 weeks.

ESWT + Standard Exercise + Neural Gliding

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Diagnosed with plantar fasciitis
• Aged between 18 and 60 years
• Male or female participants
• Willing to participate voluntarily in the study
• Able to comply with treatment and evaluation procedures

You may not qualify if:

• Lack of cooperation or inability to follow instructions
• Presence of systemic or metabolic disease
• Malignancy, osteoporosis, fracture, coagulation disorders, active infection, or pacemaker implantation
• Pregnancy
• Receiving any other treatment for plantar fasciitis during the study period
• Having received treatment for plantar fasciitis within the last 6 months

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University: lead
• Gulhane Training and Research Hospital: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

University of Health Sciences Gulhane Training and Research Hospital

Ankara, Ankara, 06010, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Yıldız B., Akınoğlu B. Effectiveness of neural gliding exercises combined with extracorporeal shock wave therapy and standad exercise program in individuals with plantar fasciitis: randomized controlled trial protocol. Ankara, Turkiye, 2026.

  BACKGROUND

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Fasciitis, Plantar

Interventions

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Fasciitis; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Foot Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Ultrasonic Therapy; Diathermy; Hyperthermia, Induced; Therapeutics; Physical Therapy Modalities; Rehabilitation

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Doç. Dr.

Model Details: Participants were randomly assigned to one of two parallel intervention groups and received treatment for five weeks.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 17, 2026
• First Posted: June 23, 2026
• Study Start: December 26, 2024
• Primary Completion: December 26, 2025
• Study Completion: December 26, 2025
• Last Updated: June 23, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Locations

TU (1)