In:
Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation, SAGE Publications, Vol. 19, No. 2 ( 2015-12), p. 60-65
Abstract:
To assess the efficacy of low-energy extracorporeal Shockwave therapy (ESWT) for the treatment of plantar fasciitis. Methods This was a prospective case series study that was performed at the Department of Orthopaedics, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong. Twenty-one symptomatic feet in 16 patients with persistent symptoms of plantar fasciitis despite 3 months of conservative treatment were recruited in November 2008. All patients received five sessions of low energy ESWT and their corresponding 10-point visual analogue scale scores were recorded before and after each treatment sessions for each symptomatic foot. The patients were assessed for up to 6 months post-treatment. Results The mean visual analogue scale scores reduction for pain on first step in the morning, daily activities, and heel compression test were 2.62 (44.3%), 3 (38.3%), and 1.6 (36.8%), respectively, post-treatment. The analgesic effect was maintained in 52.3% (n = 11) of the patients at 6 months post treatment. Conclusion Low energy ESWT was shown to be an effective outpatient treatment option for patients with plantar fasciitis.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2210-4917
,
2210-4925
DOI:
10.1016/j.jotr.2014.10.005
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2015
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2588336-7
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