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No effect of rESW device appearance on clinical outcome in the treatment of plantar fasciitis
June 2019
No effect of rESW device appearance on clinical outcome in the treatment of plantar fasciitis
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Radial extracorporeal shock wave device appearance does not influence clinical outcomes: A randomized controlled trial
J Rehabil Med. 2019 Mar 13;51(3):201-208.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
135 patients with chronic plantar fasciitis were randomized to receive 3 sessions of radial extracorporeal shockwave (rESW) delivered on a standard device, a modified device aimed to improve attractiveness and look 'high-tech', or a modified austere device meant to look 'low-tech'. The primary outcome of interest was foot function, measured with the foot function index (FFI). Secondary outcomes of...
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