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NCT Number: NCT03756428

Effects on Plantar Support After Deep Dry Needling in Posterior Tibial Muscle

This study aims to analyze the changes in plantar support after the technique of deep dry puncture in the posterior tibial. The data will be analyzed by a baropodometer which will record the possible changes in the footprint. The investigator will perform a pre-intervention measurement and 3 post-intervention measurements (immediately after the intervention, at 24 hours and at 72 hours)

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Key information

Age range

18 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera

Valencia, Moncada, 46113, Spain

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • presence of myofascial trigger point in the posterior tibialis
  • Accept participation in the study (signature of informed consent)
  • Do not present any exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria

  • Do not present myofascial trigger point in the tibialis posterior.
  • Suffering and / or having suffered from lower limb pathologies, deformities or orthopedic injuries that could alter the static and biomechanics.
  • Not clearly identify the Myofascial trigger point in the tibialis posterior.
  • Have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, myelopathy or radiculopathy.
  • Having contraindicated the technique of dry needling for suffering, for example, coagulation problems.
  • Be pregnant.
  • Have used analgesics 24 hours before participating in the study.

Treatment and study plan

Deep dry needling in tibialis posterior

Procedure

The inspector, with gloves, disinfects the area to be treated with 70º alcohol. Once the alcohol is applied, the intervenor locates and takes the myofascial trigger point and places the needle with the guide tube resting on the skin of the patient. The inspector holds the guide tube between the index and middle fingers lightly touch the needle with the index finger of the other hand to insert the needle perpendicularly into the skin, directing it towards the inspector's thumb. Once the needle is inserted subcutaneously, the guide tube is removed. The controller deepens the needle to myofascial trigger point, and makes fast inputs and outputs into it. The rapid exit is made to the subcutaneous cellular tissue, outside the muscle, but not outside the skin. Next, hemostasis is performed in the area. Once this hemostasis is completed, the patient is incorporated and dressed.

Sham technique in tibialis posterior

Procedure

The patient lies on the stretcher without the trousers. The interventor, with the guide tube, simulates the technique of puncture in the right twin of the subject. The comptroller cleans the area with 70º alcohol. Once the alcohol is applied, he performs the simulated dry needling technique in a plane with his index and middle fingers with the guide tube. It is important that the subject has his head stuck in the hollow of the head of the stretcher throughout the technique to make a correct masking.

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain pressure threshold

    Time frame: 72 hours

    Amount of pressure (Kg/cm2) applied at the tibialis posterior myofascial trigger point site that elicit pain for the patient will be reported

Secondary outcomes

  1. baropodometric measurements: footprint

    Time frame: 72 hours

    The investigator will be collected maximum pressure point in the footprint (g / cm)

  2. baropodometric measurements: Average footprint pressure

    Time frame: 72 hours

    The investigator will be collected the average footprint pressure (g/cm)

  3. baropodometric measurements: forefoot area

    Time frame: 72 hours

    The investigator will be collected the forefoot area (cm)

  4. baropodometric measurements:forefoot load

    Time frame: 72 hours

    The investigator will be collected the forefoot load (%)

  5. baropodometric measurements: forefoot pressure variation

    Time frame: 72 hours

    The investigator will be collected the forefoot pressure variation (%)

  6. baropodometric measurements: rearfoot support surface

    Time frame: 72 hours

    The investigator will be collected the rearfoot support surface (cm)

  7. baropodometric measurements: hindfoot load

    Time frame: 72 hours

    The investigator will be collected the hindfoot load ( %)

  8. baropodometric measurements: areas of maximum pressure between the foot lines

    Time frame: 72 hours

    The investigator will be collected the areas of maximum pressure between the foot lines (g/cm)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cardenal Herrera University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects on Plantar Support After Deep Dry Needling in Posterior Tibial Muscle: Baropodometric Study

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
Nov 28, 2018
Registry last updated
Dec 13, 2018

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