To Study the Effectiveness of Dry Needling on Functional Performance with Plantar Fascitiis

Abstract

Background: Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a chronic and progressive disease that impairs patients’ quality of life anddaily activities. PF is caused by repeated tissue injury at the origin of the calcaneus’ medial tuberosity. Thesymptoms include Pain expanding from the heel’s medial aspect into the arch of the foot. Pain is frequently worsein the morning, after a period of rest, or after engaging in physical exercise. These signs and symptoms can becomeparalyzing as the illness advances, reducing the individual’s ability to bear weight. According to recent research,the condition should be called fascists because the pathology is more similar to that of tendinosis. The thickness ofthe plantar fascia increases, as does degenerationPurpose: The purpose of the study to determine the effectiveness of dry needling for the subjects with plantarfasciitisMaterials and Methods: 68 subjects in total were chosen based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Experimentalgroup (n=34) patients received dry needling of intended sites using a 30 mm needle that was gradually withdrawnafter 15 minutes. The conventional group (n=34) received the Ultrasound therapy was applied at 3.0-MHzfrequency .Patients taken from the five plus hospital. The study period was from December 2022 to March 2023.Results: Statistical analysis of 6 minute Walk test and NPRS examination post values revealed the constantlysignificant differences, With the P value of <0.0001.Conclusion: Dry needling with strengthening exercise was found to be comparatively more effective thanultrasound therapy with strengthening exercise.