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Short-term load restriction after autologous whole-blood injection for recovery in Plantar Fasciitis

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October 2025

Short-term load restriction after autologous whole-blood injection for recovery in Plantar Fasciitis

Vol: 307| Issue: 10| Number:33| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Short-term load restriction after autologous whole-blood injection enhances early recovery in Plantar Fasciitis: A prospective randomized single-blinded trial.

J Foot Ankle Surg . 2025 Jul-Aug;64(4):488-493.

Contributing Authors:
O Gökalp G İlyas

Synopsis

One hundred forty-nine patients with chronic plantar fasciitis were randomized to receive autologous whole-blood injection (AWBI) followed by three days of load restriction using crutches (n=75) or AWBI with immediate normal weight bearing (n=74). The primary outcome was pain (VAS) and pressure pain threshold (PPT). Secondary outcomes included number of paracetamol tablets used and time to return ...

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