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The secondary outcomes will include change in worst pain intensity at first steps in the morning, change in mean pain intensity at first steps in the morning, change in worst pain intensity during the day, change in mean pain intensity during the day, change in the pressure pain threshold, change in ankle-dorsiflexion range of motion, change in Foot and Ankle Ability Measure total score and subscale scores, patients\u2019 global improvement assessment, patients\u2019 expectations for acupuncture and safety evaluation. We will perform all statistical analysis following the intention-to-treat principle.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Ethics and dissemination<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The study has been approved by our ethics review board (Protocol Approval No. 2018\u2013010-KY). The study findings will be disseminated through presentation at a high-impact medical journal, with online access. 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