Effect of Dry Needling in plantar fascia

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Plantar fascitiis.; Plantar fascial fibromatosis; M72.2

• Registration Number: IRCT20160424027562N10
• Lead Sponsor: Semnan University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 5 January 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

Patient with plantar fasciitis
Plantar fascia thickness more than 4 millimeter
Fist step pain
At least one month has passed since the onset of pain
Intensity of pain should be at least 4 based on the VAS scale

Exclusion Criteria

History of diabetes, rheumatology and cardiovascular diseases
Fear of needle
Pregnancy
Myofascial trigger points and muscle shortness in Hamstring and Gastrocnemius muscles
Infection, neuropathy and coagulation problems
History of injection in the last 6 months

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Plantar fascia thickness. Timepoint: Fist and last sessions for control group, before and after first and last sessions for intervention group. Method of measurement: Ultrasound imaging.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain. Timepoint: First and last sessions for control group, before and after first and last sessions for intervention group. Method of measurement: Visual analogue scale.