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More shock wave impulses better than less for plantar fasciitis
August 2014
More shock wave impulses better than less for plantar fasciitis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Evaluation of low-energy extracorporeal shock-wave application for treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2002 Mar;84-A(3):335-41Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
112 patients with chronic plantar fasciitis that was unresponsive to conservative treatment for at least 6 months were randomized to assess whether 3 applications of 1000 impulses of low-energy shock waves (Group I) led to improved clinical outcomes in comparison to 3 applications of 10 impulses of low-energy shock waves (Group II). Patient satisfaction was the main outcome measure, in addition to...
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