Plantar Fascitis
Conditions
Keywords
Plantar Fasciitis, Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, Kinesio Taping, Pain
Brief summary
This study is a prospective randomized clinical trial. Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (r-ESWT) is accepted as one of the most effective treatment modalities for plantar fasciitis (PF). Kinesio taping (KT) applied to the plantar fascia can provide patients with PF some benefits, but there no enough evidence about this topic. This study analysed the acute effect of adding KT to r-ESWT, on pain, foot function and flexibility when treating PF.
Detailed description
The study was performed on 42 patients with unilateral PF, that were randomly assigned into wo groups receiving four sessions of either r-ESWT or r-ESWT+KT treatment once per week. All patients performed home exercises. Patients' pain levels were evaluated via the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), and foot function via the Foot Function Index (FFI). Flexibility was assessed through gastro-soleus and plantar fascia flexibility tests. The evaluations were done before and one week after the final treatment.
Interventions
DEVICEThe radial shock wave device
The r-ESWT+Kinesio Tape Application
Sponsors
Bihter Aslanyurek
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
the patients were divided into subgroups by the sports physician according to age, height, body weight and body mass index. Patients with similar characteristics were randomized to one of two groups.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Clinical diagnosis of unilateral plantar fasciitis, * The presence of a heel spur on a lateral radiograph
Exclusion criteria
* Lower extremity surgeries or traumas, * Systemic inflammatory disease, * Steroid injections administered within the past six months, * Pacemaker usage, * Coagulation disorders, * Use of anticoagulants.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change from baseline in pain on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at week 5 | Baseline and week 5 | VAS is a tool where patients indicate the level of pain they feel using a 10 cm ruler. VAS pain score no pain (score=0) and worst pain (score=10). |
| Change from baseline Foot function via the Foot Function Index (FFI) at week 5 | Baseline and week 5 | FFI is a safe and valid foot-specific assessment measure used to evaluate pain, disability, and activity limitation, filled out by the patient self-reported |
| Change from baseline flexibility was evaluated through gastro-soleus and plantar fascia flexibility tests at week 5 | Baseline and week 5 | The patient was seated on a flat surface with the knees extended and the soles of the feet touching the wall. The tests were repeated three times and the average of the three measurements was taken. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed