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Efficacy of foot & hip stretches and exercises on pain and disability in plantar fasciitis
December 2016
Efficacy of foot & hip stretches and exercises on pain and disability in plantar fasciitis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Effect of stretching with and without muscle strengthening exercises for the foot and hip in patients with plantar fasciitis: A randomized controlled single-blind clinical trial
Man Ther. 2016 Jun;23:76-82.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
83 patients with plantar fasciitis were randomized to one of the three following physiotherapy interventions for the purpose of comparing pain, disability, and balance outcomes after 8 weeks: (1) stretching and exercise of hip and foot muscles, (2) stretching and exercises of foot muscles only, and (3) stretching of foot muscles only. Outcomes of interest included a VAS scale for pain, the Foot an...
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