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Comparison of ESWT and Peloidotherapy for Plantar Fasciitis
June 2025
Comparison of ESWT and Peloidotherapy for Plantar Fasciitis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Comparison of effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy and peloidotherapy in patients with plantar fasciitis: a prospective, randomized, controlled study.
Int J Biometeorol. 2025 Jan;69(1):17-28.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Seventy patients aged 18–65 years with chronic plantar fasciitis (PF) symptoms for at least 3 months were randomized to receive either peloidotherapy plus exercise (n=35) or ESWT plus exercise (n=35). Peloidotherapy was administered five days a week for three weeks, while ESWT was delivered once weekly for three weeks. All participants followed a home exercise program. Outcomes included pain measu...
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