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Effect of Dry Needling in plantar fascia

The Effect of Quadratus Plantae Muscle Dry Needling on Pain and Plantar Fascia Thickness in Patients with Plantar Heel Pain

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20160424027562N10
Enrollment
40
Registered
2020-11-28
Start date
2020-12-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-01-05

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Plantar fascitiis. Plantar fascial fibromatosis

Interventions

Intervention 1: Control group: Plantar fascia thickness and intensity of pain are measured in the first session. Stretch and massage of plantar fascia are taught to the control group to perform for t

Sponsors

Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patient with plantar fasciitis Plantar fascia thickness more than 4 millimeter Fist step pain At least one month has passed since the onset of pain Intensity of pain should be at least 4 based on the VAS scale

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of diabetes, rheumatology and cardiovascular diseases Fear of needle Pregnancy Myofascial trigger points and muscle shortness in Hamstring and Gastrocnemius muscles Infection, neuropathy and coagulation problems History of injection in the last 6 months

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Plantar fascia thickness. Timepoint: Fist and last sessions for control group, before and after first and last sessions for intervention group. Method of measurement: Ultrasound imaging.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Pain. Timepoint: First and last sessions for control group, before and after first and last sessions for intervention group. Method of measurement: Visual analogue scale.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactRoghayeh Mohammadi

Semnan University of Medical Sciences

mohamadipt@gmail.com+98 23 3365 4180

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026