Scar tissue. Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Dry needling therapy in the true dry needling group along with routine physiotherapy is performed by inserting a 2 cm Dung bang brand needle at an angle of about 15
Sponsors
Deputy of Research of Iran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Longitudinal scar tissue older than six weeks No contraindication for joint active and passive movements near the scar tissue Age between 20-60 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Trypanophobia Skin problems (such as infection, wounds, atopic dermatitis)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The flexibility of the scar tissue. Timepoint: At the start of the study (prior to the intervention), immediately following the final treatment session, and two weeks after the completion of the treatment sessions. Method of measurement: Tissue compliance meter. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Active and passive joint range of motion. Timepoint: At the start of the study (prior to the intervention), immediately following the final therapy session, and two weeks after the completion of the treatment sessions. Method of measurement: Universal goniometer.;Pain. Timepoint: At the start of the study (prior to the intervention), immediately following the final therapy session, and two weeks after the completion of the treatment sessions. Method of measurement: Numeric pain rating scale.;Functional disability. Timepoint: At the start of the study (prior to the intervention), immediately following the final therapy session, and two weeks after the completion of the treatment sessions. Method of measurement: SF-36 questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of), United States of America
Contacts
Public ContactMohammadreza Pourahmadi
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed