Comparing Neural Mobilization and Traditional Physiotherapy in Plantar Fasciitis Patients

To evaluate the short-term effectiveness of neural mobilization targeting the posterior tibial nerve compared to traditional physiotherapy in cases diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, a pilot study will be conducted on 12 patients who will have been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. Participants will be randomly divided into either the neural mobilization group or the conventional physiotherapy group, and all will receive three weeks of structured treatment. Results will be evaluated using techniques that will measure plantar pressure with Algometry, Foot Function Index (FFI) scores, and the Foot Health Status Questionnaire (FHSQ). Differences before and after treatment will be tested within the group using paired t-tests, and others will be examined between the groups with independent t-tests.

NCT Number	NCT07179666
Lead Sponsor	Gulf Medical University
Conditions	Plantar Fasciitis
Enrollment	12 participants
Start Date	2025-09-12
Primary Completion	2025-10-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-12-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-09-18