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Iontophoresis and Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis Pain
March 2025
Iontophoresis and Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis Pain
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Comparison of the Short-Term Effect between Iontophoresis and Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Healthcare (Basel). 2024 Jun 19;12(12):1223.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred twenty-seven patients with chronic plantar fasciitis were randomized to receive iontophoresis therapy with lidocaine 0.4% and dexamethasone 0.5% (n=63) or radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy (rESWT) (n=64). The primary outcome of interest was pain reduction measured using the visual analog scale (VAS). Secondary outcomes included plantar fascia thickness assessed by ultrasound and ...
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