Low-level laser therapy in the management of plantar fasciitis: a randomized controlled trial

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49 patients with plantar fasciitis were randomized to usual care, including home exercises and noncustom insoles, with or without the addition of low-level laser therapy. Outcomes included subjective function on the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Score (AOFAS), walking speed and cadence from a 12-minute walk test, and pain on activity, with follow-up performed after 3 weeks and 3 months. Group differences for all measures were not statistically significant, though significant time by group interactions were observed for the AOFAS score and pain during activity scores.