Additional Effects of Dry Needling With Conventional Physical Therapy Versus Conventional Physical Therapy in Plantar Fasciitis: a Randomized Control Trial

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Plantar Fascitis

• Registration Number: NCT06706531
• Lead Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad

Brief Summary

This study is a randomized controlled trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the effects of dry needling with conventional physical therapy versus conventional physical therapy on gait parameters in plantar fasciitis: a randomized control trial.

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of dry needling with conventional physical therapy versus conventional physical therapy on gait parameters in plantar fasciitis Outcomes variables of Pain , Ankle ROM, gait parameters and activities of daily living in adults (age : 40-60 years ) will be determined using:

1. Numeric pain rating scale

2. Goniometer

3. 30 meter walk test

4. foot and ankle ability measure FAAM Data will be before and after the intervention protocol for each participant. Data collection procedure: Participants of interest would be approached and explained about the research. Informed written consent will be taken. Pre and post intervention scores will be recorded.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-06-01
• Status Verified: 2024-11
• Study First Submitted: 2024-11-22
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-11-22
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-11-22
• Study First Posted: 2024-11-26
• Last Update Posted: 2024-11-26
• Primary Completion: 2024-12-01
• Study Completion: 2024-12-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 44

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain intensity	3 weeks	Pain will be measured on Numerical Pain rating scale. The 11-point numeric scale ranges from '0' representing one pain extreme (e.g. "no pain") to '10' representing the other pain extreme (e.g. "pain as bad as you can imagine" or "worst pain imaginable").
The Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM)	3 weeks	It is a self-report outcome instrument developed to assess physical function for individuals with foot and ankle related impairments .The response to each item on the ADL subscale is scored from 4 to 0, with 4 being 'no difficulty' and 0 being 'unable to do'
Gait speed:	3 weeks	Gait speed = Distance (m) / time (s)
Cadence	3 weeks	Cadence (steps/min) = steps counted x 60 / time (s)
Cycle length	3 weeks	Cycle time (s) = time (s) x 2/steps counted
Stride length	3 weeks	SL (m) = speed (m/s) x cycle time (s)
Range of motion	3 weeks	Ankle range will be measured with goniometer

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Foundation University College of Physical Therapy; 🇵🇰 Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan