Dry needling plus physical therapy for plantar fasciitis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding dry needling (a technique using thin needles to release muscle knots) to standard physical therapy works better than physical therapy alone for treating long-term heel pain known as plantar fasciitis.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 60 years old.
- You have had heel pain for more than 3 months.
- Your pain is worst when you first stand up and also gets worse after standing a lot.
- You have not had any surgery on your ankle, foot, or lower leg.
- You are not taking blood thinners and do not have conditions like pregnancy, immune problems, or bleeding disorders.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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