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Efficacy and safety of foot orthoses for improving pain and function in patients with plantar fasciitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
OrthoEvidence Journal (OE Journal) - ACE Report
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Disabil Rehabil. 2026 01-Mar;():. 10.1080/09638288.2025.2563763Study Summary
8 randomized controlled trials including 391 patients with plantar fasciitis were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing foot orthoses vs control interventions. Pooled outcomes of interest included pain, foot function, 6-minute walk test performance, and adverse events. Foot orthoses significantly improved pain compared with control interventions, but no significant between-group differences were observed for foot function or walking ability. No foot orthoses–related adverse events were reported. Overall, these findings suggest that foot orthoses may be a safe treatment for pain relief in plantar fasciitis, but current evidence does not clearly support meaningful functional improvement.
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