Available evidence discusses percussive massage for myofascial pain or outlines protocols for plantar fasciitis, but direct evidence establishing its efficacy in treating tendinopathy is lacking.
Abstract
Background: In the outpatient setting, plantar fasciitis has been the most frequent cause of heel pain. A sharp insidious pain under the heel and along the medial border of the plantar fascia up to its insertion at the calcaneus are signs of plantar fasciitis. The most common cause of biomechanical changes in PF is calf muscle tightness. Percussive Therapy is a relatively new technique that uses a mechanical system, such as the Theragun, to provide percussive massage.(17) Therefore, this Research will explore the current literature regarding the effect of massage gun device on Pain, Range of Motion, Muscle Strength and Functional Outcomes in Patients with Plantar Fasciitis.Methodology:In the study, 48 patients diagnosed with Plantar fasciitis will be enrolled for a week. One group will receive conventional therapy and the other group will receive a percussive therapy treatment via Theragun for a week. Pain, flexibility, ROM and Muscle strength will be evaluated using to standard technique.Discussion:The goal of this Interventional study is to examine the impact of Percussive Massage Therapy in Patients with Plantar Fasciitis. The study findings would help prospective patients with Plantar Fasciitis, which may include a newly designed method of rehabilitation.The clinical trial registry-India(CTRI) registration number for this trial is CTRI/2021/05/033460.
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Abstract
Background
Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are a frequent cause of musculoskeletal pain. Manual myofascial techniques (MMT) are widely used to reduce pain, but they require expertise and physical effort. Percussive massage therapy (PMT) has recently emerged as a device-assisted alternative, delivering rapid mechanical pulses that combine elements of deep tissue and vibration therapy. Although PMT is increasingly applied in sports and rehabilitation, evidence on its objective analgesic effects—especially compared with established manual methods—remains limited.
Methods
Sixty patients diagnosed with MTrPs were consecutively assigned to either PMT (n = 30; 28♂/2♀; mean age 31.07 ± 10.32 years) or MMT (n = 30; 29♂/1♀; mean age 33.20 ± 9.87 years). Each group received three sessions over six days (10 minutes per session). Pain was assessed before the first and five minutes after the final session using a visual analogue scale (VAS) and objective pressure algometry. Within-group and between-group differences were analyzed using parametric or nonparametric tests, with p ≤ 0.05 considered significant.
Results
Both PMT and MMT significantly reduced pain on the VAS (PMT: p < 0.001; MMT: p < 0.001) and increased pressure pain thresholds (PMT: p < 0.001; MMT: p = 0.045). Effect size comparisons revealed no statistically significant differences between the two groups, although PMT showed slightly greater improvement in algometry, while MMT showed slightly greater reduction on VAS.
Conclusions
Both PMT and MMT significantly reduce pain at MTrPs, with no evidence that one method is superior. PMT represents a clinically useful tool for myofascial pain management, comparable to traditional manual techniques.
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