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Radial extracorporeal shock wave effective therapy for chronic plantar fasciitis
July 2013
Radial extracorporeal shock wave effective therapy for chronic plantar fasciitis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Chronic plantar fasciitis treated with two sessions of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy
Foot Ankle Int. 2010 May;31(5):391-7Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
50 adult patients with unilateral chronic symptomatic plantar fasciitis were randomized to receive either a radial extra-corporeal shock wave therapy (RSWT) for two sessions spaced a week apart or placebo therapy. It was observed that RSWT resulted in significantly reduced pain as compared to placebo treatment measured at 4, 12 and 24 weeks after treatment.
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