Pain and tenderness at the medial heel. Medial heel pain
Conditions
Interventions
received FSWT by placing the stimulator head on the medial heel and start the therapy at 0.20 mJ/mm2 and then raise it to the level that the patient can tolerate. A total of 2000 pulses was given in e
Focused shockwave therapy,Insole
Sponsors
Phramongkutklao Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: adults (age equal or over 18 years) presenting with significant pain and tenderness at the medial heel at least 1 month before enrollment and was able to communicate and complete the questionnaires.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: history of steroid injection at heel and sole within 6 months before enrollment; history of surgery at the heel and sole; midfoot deformities; diabetic neuropathy; arthritis at the ankle joint or the foot; polyneuropathy and entrapment disorder at foot and ankle; history of calcaneus fracture and retrocalcaneal bursitis; wound at the heel; pregnancy; or bleeding disorders.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Foot Function Index baseline, week 6, and week 12. Questionnaire | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cost effectiveness At 12 week Cost per improvement score | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactThitirat Rakwit
Phramongkutklao hospital
Outcome results
None listed