NCT06706531

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

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 44 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 35 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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.

Conditions

• Plantar Fascitis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	Standard treatment	All participants received up to six treatment sessions at a frequency of twice per week over a 3-week period i.e. ultrasound (0.5 W/cm² of 3 MHz for 5 minutes over plantar aspect of foot), stretching exercises and strengthening exercises. The exercise pro
PROCEDURE	Sham Dry needling	The sham dry needling group will also receive 6 sessions of sham dry needling on soleus, quadratus plantae, flexor digitorum brevis, and abductor halluces muscles for 5 minutes.Sterilized disposable stainless steel acupuncture needles of 0.25mm x 30mm will be used with depth of 20-55mm.The plantar and medial surface of the foot and ankle will be cleaned with alcohol. The sham dry needling will be performed for 5 minutes.
PROCEDURE	Dry needling	The dry needling group will receive 6 sessions of dry needling using a standardized trigger point protocol on soleus, quadratus plantae, flexor digitorum brevis, and abductor halluces muscles for 5 minutes. Sterilized disposable stainless steel acupuncture needles of 0.25mm x 30mm will be used with depth of 20-55mm. The calf, plantar and medial surface of the foot and ankle will be cleaned with alcohol. Following insertion, needles will be manipulated bi-directionally to elicit a sensation of aching, tingling, deep pressure, heaviness or warmth. The needles will then left in situ for 5 minutes.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-06-01
• Primary completion: 2024-12-01
• Completion: 2024-12-31
• First posted: 2024-11-26
• Last updated: 2024-11-26

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan