NCT07118397

Effect of Dry Needling Versus Kinesiology Taping in Patient With Plantar Fasciitis

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (estimated)
• Sponsor: University of Lahore · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 20 Years – 45 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

A single-blinded randomized controlled trial was conducted at hamza hospital Lahore ,Lahore poly clinic over 9 months. A total of 60 participants aged 20-45 years with clinically diagnosed plantar fasciitis and identifiable myofascial trigger points were recruited using a non-probability purposive sampling technique. They were randomly assigned to two groups (n=30 each): Group A received dry needling with conventional physiotherapy once per week, while Group B received kinesiology taping with conventional physiotherapy twice per week. Both interventions were administered for 6 weeks. Outcome measures included the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain, Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) for functional assessment, and SF-12 Health Survey for quality of life. Assessments were conducted at baseline, week 3, and week 6.

Detailed description

A single-blinded randomized controlled trial will be conducted at hamza hospital Lahore ,Lahore poly clinic. Total sixty patients aged 20-45 years with clinically diagnosed plantar fasciitis and identifiable myofascial trigger points. Group A received dry needling with conventional physiotherapy once per week, while Group B received kinesiology taping with conventional physiotherapy twice per week. Both interventions were administered for 6 weeks. Outcome measures included the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain, Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) for functional assessment, and SF-12 Health Survey for quality of life. Assessments were conducted at baseline, week 3, and week 6.

Conditions

• Plantar Fasciitis of Both Feet

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	dry needling	Dry needling involved the insertion of fine needles into identified myofascial trigger points within the plantar fascia and associated muscles. The technique aimed to release muscle tightness and alleviated pain by stimulating the trigger points. Needles were inserted perpendicularly to the skin at the identified trigger points, with the depth of insertion typically ranged from 35 to 70 mm, with 0.30mm diameter.
OTHER	kinesiology taping	Kinesiology Taping was applied using an I-shape technique. The taping began from the metatarsal head, extending through the plantar fascia and along the Achilles' tendon to the calf muscle. The application involved specific tension levels to support the plantar fascia and improve functional movement. The taping was applied with the foot in a slightly dorsiflexed position to ensure proper adherence and function.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-01-14
• Primary completion: 2025-08-10
• Completion: 2025-08-31
• First posted: 2025-08-12
• Last updated: 2025-08-12

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan