Immediate Effect of Trigger Point Pressure Release Versus Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Ankle Mobility and Pain in Runners with Plantar Fasciitis

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization and Myofascial trigger point pressure release are found to be effective in treatment of plantar fasciitis. However which technique is more effective in improving ankle dorsiflexion range of motion and pain is unknown. The purpose of this study was to compare both the techniques and find out which one works better and give immediate effect on Pain and restricted ROM in runners with plantar fasciitis. Methods: 30 runners having plantar fasciitis were randomly allocated in two groups (A & B). Group A received Myofascial trigger point pressure release and Group B received Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization Technique. The outcome measure such as Range of motion of ankle dorsiflexion and NPRS (Numerical pain rating scale) for pain was taken pre and post intervention in both groups. Results: The results of the study suggested that The ankle dorsiflexion ROM was significantly increased but reduction of pain (NPRS) was not significant in group-A. The ankle dorsiflexion ROM was significantly increased and pain (NPRS) was significantly reduced in group-B. But, while compared the post-test outcomes in between the groups the reduction of pain and ankle dorsiflexion ROM in group-B was better than group-A. Interpretation and Conclusion: The present study concludes that both treatment protocols were effective in improving ROM whereas IASTM was found more effective in improving pain as well as ROM as compared to Myofascial trigger point pressure release.