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Ultrasound + Shock Wave + Physical Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis
July 2023
Ultrasound + Shock Wave + Physical Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Effect of radial shock wave and ultrasound therapy combined with traditional physical therapy exercises on foot function and dorsiflexion range in plantar fasciitis: a prospective randomized clinical trial.
Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci . 2023 May;27(9):3823-3832.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Sixty-nine patients with chronic plantar fasciitis were randomized to receive, in addition to physical therapy, ultrasound therapy (n=23), radial shock wave therapy (n=23), or a combination of the two (n=23). Outcomes of interest included the Foot Function Index (FFI) and active range of motion of the ankle in dorsiflexion after 4 weeks. All groups significantly improved from baseline to 4 weeks f...
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