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The primary outcomes of pain and function were evaluated using the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society-Ankle Hindfoot Scale (AOFAS-AHS) and the patient reported outcome measure (PROM) Foot Pain and Function Scale (FPFS). Data were evaluated at baseline (T0) and at follow-up sessions after 1 month, 2 months and 3 months (T1\u2013T3). Results: All three treatments showed statistically significant (p &lt; 0.01) improvements in both scales from T0 to T1. However, the MT group showed greater improvements than both other groups (p &lt; 0.01). 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