Effects of Dry Needling Using Spinal and Peripheral Sites Versus Peripheral Sites Only

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendinitis, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine if dry needling both low back and extremity areas is more effective for reducing pain and improving strength, balance and functional performance among patients with chronic musculoskeletal conditions compared to dry needling of extremity areas only.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02646579

Run by

Emory University

People needed

34

Starts

2017-10-27

Expected to finish

2019-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2019-07-18

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Unilateral chronic lower extremity musculoskeletal condition
• Ability to perform a unilateral one-quarter squat on involved side without pain
• Asymptomatic during walking

You may not qualify if…

• History of systemic neurological or arthritic condition
• History of bony or peripheral nerve trauma or surgery lower extremities
• No contraindications to dry needling
• Not currently receiving treatment for the chronic lower extremity musculoskeletal condition

Where it is running

• The Emory Clinic — Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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