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Comparison of trigger points dry needling and shockwave therapy on pain, function and quality of life in patients with chronic plantar fasciitis

Comparison of trigger points Dry needling and Shockwave therapy on pain, function and quality of life in patients with chronic plantar fasciitis

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20190715044217N1
Enrollment
84
Registered
2019-09-04
Start date
2019-10-07
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2019-10-07

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

Conditions

Plantar fasciitis. Plantar fascial fibromatosis

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: In this group, 3 sessions of shockwave therapy will apply for three weeks and once a week. Intervention 2: Intervention group: In this group, individuals will recei

Sponsors

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age over 18 years Resistance to treatment in the last 6 months Point pain on the inside of the calcaneus and origin of plantar fasciitis Having a minimum score of numerical scale of pain 4 in the first step Having or not having heel spur Adoption interrupted of analgesics, anti-inflammatory and non-steroidal drugs and topical or oral analgesics for at least 14 days before the initial assessment and during the study Having trigger points in the initial assessment of cuff muscles Ability to walk 50 meters without assistance

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Dry needle contraindications include: Needle phobia, People with a history of needle or injection abnormal reactions, Emergency situations, Anticoagulant drugs, Lymphedema, Vascular Diseases, Diabetes, Pregnancy, Epilepsy, and Metal Sensitivity latex Secondary heel pain leads to more serious problems such as fractures, cancer and infection History of coagulation disorders or taking anticoagulants except acetylsalicylic acid to a dose of 325 mg / day Dermatological Disease in place of dry needle Previous experience in using dry needles or acupuncture connective tissue disease A history of chronic diseases such as RA, PSORIATIC, SCIATIC History of Plantar Fascia Surgery or Injection 3 months ago Systemic or topical neurological disorders Spinal deformities Lower limb bone disorders such as gout and Paget's

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain. Timepoint: Before the intervention, one week and five weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Numeric rate scale.;Function. Timepoint: Before the intervention, one week and five weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: FAAM questionnaire.;Quality of life. Timepoint: Before the intervention, one week and five weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Short form 12 questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Ebrahimi samaneh

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

EbrahimiS@Sums.ac.ir+98 71 3627 1551

Outcome results

None listed

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