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Orthosis

Orthoses for Plantar Fasciitis

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Research Sponsored by Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Have a diagnosis of plantar fasciopathy

Present a history of pain under the heels for more than 3 months

Must not have

Musculoskeletal deformities affecting the lower limbs

Musculoskeletal surgery

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline and after 8 weeks.

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

"This trial aims to study the effects of using foot orthoses on workers with plantar fasciopathy to improve their balance, walking abilities, and reduce pain. The study will assess participants at the beginning

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults aged 20-65 who are currently working and have been experiencing heel pain for over three months due to plantar fasciopathy. Participants should have a pain level of at least 3 out of 10 and post-static dyskinesia, which is pain after rest.

What is being tested?

The study tests the effectiveness of foot orthoses in improving balance, walking abilities, and reducing heel pain intensity in workers with plantar fasciopathy. Assessments will be made before starting the treatment and eight weeks later using validated technological tools.

What are the potential side effects?

While not explicitly mentioned, potential side effects may include discomfort or skin irritation from wearing the orthosis. However, since this intervention is conservative, severe side effects are unlikely.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis.

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I have had heel pain for over 3 months.

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I experience heel pain of at least a moderate level.

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I experience involuntary movements after resting.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I have deformities in my legs.

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I have had surgery on my bones or muscles.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline,immediate only for experimental group), and after 8 weeks.

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline,immediate only for experimental group), and after 8 weeks.

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline,immediate only for experimental group), and after 8 weeks. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Gait measures

Postural control measures

Secondary study objectives

Ankle mobility and foot position measure

Lower Extremity Functional measure

Pain duration

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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Othesis interventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

This group with custom-made foot orthotics prescribed by podiatrists (foot impression, polypropylene orthotics and covering at podiatrists' discretion).

Group II: Control groupActive Control1 Intervention

Without orthesis prescriptions by podiatrists.

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