Barefoot Walking VS Standardised Conservative Care for Plantar Fasciopathy

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a barefoot walking programme can treat plantar fasciopathy (heel pain) in adults aged 18-70. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does a barefoot walking programme reduce heel pain compared to a standardised stretching and strengthening programme? * Does a barefoot walking programme improve foot function and quality of life in adults with plantar fasciopathy? Researchers will compare a barefoot walking programme to a standardised stretching and strengthening programme to see if barefoot walking is an effective conservative management approach for plantar fasciopathy. Participants will: * Be randomly assigned to either a barefoot walking programme or a stretching and strengthening programme * Complete a 12-week home-based exercise programme * Complete short weekly questionnaires throughout the 12 weeks * Complete 3 follow-up surveys over 6 months after the intervention ends * Receive education on load management and plantar fasciopathy

NCT Number	NCT07600229
Lead Sponsor	Elisabetta Brigo
Conditions	Plantar Fasciopathy, Plantar Fasciitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Chronic, Heel Pain
Enrollment	74 participants
Start Date	2026-05-07
Primary Completion	2027-10-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-10-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-05-22