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Low and high intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy for chronic plantar fasciitis
October 2014
Low and high intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy for chronic plantar fasciitis
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Is Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Clinical Efficacy for Relief of Chronic, Recalcitrant Plantar Fasciitis? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Placebo or Active-Treatment Controlled Trials
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2014 Aug;95(8):1585-1593Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Data from 7 studies (RCTs and Quasi-RCTs), examining 550 patients with chronic recalcitrant plantar fasciitis, was pooled to investigate the safety and efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT). The evidence presented in this meta-analysis and systematic review indicated that low intensity ESWT delivered higher success rates than control treatments. Pain relief was better in both low and...
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