44
Participants
Start Date
January 21, 2024
Primary Completion Date
August 28, 2025
Study Completion Date
August 29, 2025
Conventional treatment
"Conventional treatment will include:~* Stretching exercises (5Reps with 15sec hold): Gastrocnemius-soleus stretch, TA stretch.~* Strengthening exercises (5Sets, 5Reps, 5sec hold): Weight-bearing lunges, Short-foot exercise.~* Maitland mobilization Grade 2 \& 3 (3 Sets, 20Reps) at Talonavicular joint."
Myofascial release
"* Myofascial release is a manual therapy applying sustained pressure on the calf muscles to release fascial restrictions.~* Protocol: 3 sets of 2-minute pressure applications with a 1-minute break between sets~* Performed twice weekly for 3 weeks"
Tissue flossing
"Tissue flossing involves wrapping a latex band around the calf muscles with 50-75% elongation, followed by active ankle movements (dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, circles, heel raises).~Protocol: 4 sets of 8 repetitions, 10-second rest between sets Performed twice weekly for 3 weeks."
Margalla Rehabilitation Center, Rawalpindi
Riphah International University
OTHER