The comparative effect of Kinesio Taping method and Dry needling technique in plantar fasciitis

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Plantar fasciitis.; Other fibroblastic disorders; M72.8

• Registration Number: IRCT20221106056422N1
• Lead Sponsor: Semnan University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 7 February 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 45

Inclusion Criteria

Plantar fasciitis
Heel pain with the most tenderness in the medial tubercle of foot
Pain more than 3 months in the medial tubercle
Pain level at least 3 in visual analog scale
Pain with first step in the morning or after a long period of rest
Experience of pain despite other conservative methods (eg, silicone insoles, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and exercise)
Without cognitive disorder and consciousness disorder
The thickness of the fascia is more than 4 mm
Sign the consent form
Age between 18-60 years

Exclusion Criteria

Positive sign of sciatica in sciatica nerve test
Allergic to kinesiotape
Medical diagnosis of gout, diabetic neuropathy, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, cancer and infection
Allergic or fear of dry needles (DN)
Presence of peripheral arterial vascular disease
Pregnancy
Plantar heel pain treatment with DN or acupuncture in last 4 weeks
History of heart diseases
History of corticosteroid injection in the heel in the last 3 months
History of chemotherapy in the last six months
Heel spur
Plantar hyper hydrosis
Hyper activity
Skin disease

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified