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Manual physical therapy in treatment of plantar heel pain
April 2013
Manual physical therapy in treatment of plantar heel pain
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Manual Physical Therapy and Exercise Versus Electrophysical Agents and Exercise in the Management of Plantar Heel Pain: A Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2009 Aug;39(8):573-85.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
60 patients with primary planter heel pain were randomized to receive exercise therapy in combination with either manual therapy or electrophysical therapy. Moderate amount of evidence supporting the use of manual therapy in the treatment of plantar heel pain currently exists. The results of this study indicated that at 4 week and 6 month follow-up periods manual therapy provided superior results ...
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