Comparing myofascial release and percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in plantar fasciitis: A randomised controlled trial

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  • Hamsa Geetha Boobalan Department of Musculoskeletal Sciences, College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5932-500X
  • Ramana Kameswaran Department of Musculoskeletal Sciences, College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2332-2187

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https://doi.org/10.3329/bsmmuj.v19i2.86893

Keywords:

plantar fasciitis, myofascial release, percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

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10-05-2026

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Boobalan, H. G., & Kameswaran, R. (2026). Comparing myofascial release and percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in plantar fasciitis: A randomised controlled trial. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal, 19(2), e86893. https://doi.org/10.3329/bsmmuj.v19i2.86893

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Vol. 19 No. 2 (2026): Apr - June

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Research Letter

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