The Role of Instrumental Soft Tissue Mobilization and Foam Rolling in Managing Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Phase: NA
Conditions: Plantar Fasciitis, Chronic
Sponsor: Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies

STUDY PROTOCOL 
Oﬃcial Title: 
The Role of Instrumental SoŌ Tissue MobilizaƟon and Foam Rolling in Managing Plantar FasciiƟs: A 
Randomized Controlled Trial 
NCT Number: 
Not yet assigned 
Document Type: 
INFORMED CONSENT FORM 
Document Date: 
April 2025 
 

INFORMED CONSENT FORM 
Study Title: 
Eﬀect of Instrument-Assisted SoŌ Tissue MobilizaƟon and Foam Roller Therapy in Individuals with 
Plantar FasciiƟs 
Principal InvesƟgator: 
Dr. Zaheen Ahmed Iqbal 
InsƟtuƟon: 
Department of Physiotherapy, MRIIRS, Faridabad 
IntroducƟon: 
You are being invited to parƟcipate in a research study that aims to evaluate the eﬀecƟveness of two 
physiotherapy treatments for plantar fasciiƟs (heel pain). Before you decide whether to parƟcipate, 
please read the following informaƟon carefully. 
Purpose of the Study 
The purpose of this study is to compare two treatment methods used in physiotherapy for plantar 
fasciiƟs: Instrument-Assisted SoŌ Tissue MobilizaƟon (IASTM); Foam Roller Therapy 
The study will examine their eﬀects on pain, ankle movement, muscle strength, and foot funcƟon. 
Procedures 
If you agree to parƟcipate, you will be assigned to one of two treatment groups. Each group will receive 
a speciﬁc therapy along with stretching and strengthening exercises. 
Your parƟcipaƟon will involve: 
Assessment of pain, ankle movement, muscle strength, and foot funcƟon 
ParƟcipaƟon in physiotherapy treatment sessions 
CompleƟon of quesƟonnaires related to pain and quality of life 
The treatment program will last approximately 3 weeks. 
Risks and Discomforts 
The procedures used in this study are commonly used in physiotherapy pracƟce. Some parƟcipants 
may experience mild discomfort, temporary soreness, or faƟgue during or aŌer treatment. 
Beneﬁts 
You may experience improvement in pain, mobility, and foot funcƟon. The results of this study may 
also help improve treatment methods for individuals with plantar fasciiƟs in the future. 
ConﬁdenƟality 
All informaƟon collected during this study will be kept conﬁdenƟal. Your personal idenƟty will not be 
revealed in any reports or publicaƟons resulƟng from this research. 
Voluntary ParƟcipaƟon 

Your parƟcipaƟon in this study is completely voluntary. You may refuse to parƟcipate or withdraw from 
the study at any Ɵme without any penalty or loss of beneﬁts. 
Contact InformaƟon 
If you have any quesƟons about the study, you may contact: 
Principal InvesƟgator: 
Dr. Zaheen Ahmed Iqbal 
Consent Statement 
I have read and understood the informaƟon provided above. I have had the opportunity to ask 
quesƟons and received saƟsfactory answers. I voluntarily agree to parƟcipate in this research study. 
ParƟcipant Name: ______________________ 
Signature: ______________________ 
Date: ______________________ 
Researcher Signature: ______________________ 
Date: ______________________