Heel pain showdown: which therapy wins for plantar fasciitis?
NCT ID NCT07426783
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two treatments—fascial manipulation and dry needling—in 36 women aged 25-45 with chronic plantar fasciitis (long-term heel pain). Participants received one of the treatments twice a week for six weeks. The goal was to see which method better reduces pain and improves foot function and movement.
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Railway General Hospital
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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