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Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy improves recalcitrant plantar fasciitis symptoms
April 2013
Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy improves recalcitrant plantar fasciitis symptoms
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Is Safe and Effective in the Treatment of Chronic Recalcitrant Plantar Fasciitis Results of a Confirmatory Randomized Placebo-Controlled Multicenter Study
Am J Sports Med. 2008 Nov;36(11):2100-9. Epub 2008 Oct 1Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
245 patients with chronic plantar fasciitis were randomized to 3 sessions of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) or placebo treatment. At 12 weeks and 12 months, the radial ESWT significantly improved the pain, function, and quality of life compared with placebo in patients with recalcitrant plantar fasciitis.
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