Plantar fasciitis is a condition in which the fascia under the sole of the foot becomes inflamed. It is the most common cause of foot pain for patients seeking treatment in hospitals. Treatment for plantar fasciitis can be divided into two categories: conservative management and surgical intervention. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is widely used for treating chronic plantar fasciitis but shockwave therapy is not widely available in all healthcare settings. Recently, alternative treatme
Conditions
Interventions
Thai traditional massage group was treated for once a week for four weeks. The treatment was administered by a one Thai traditional medicine practitioner with at least five years of experience. Each s
Experimental Other,Experimental Other
Thai traditional massage,focus extracoporeal shock wave
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The participants were adults at age of 18 who had been diagnosed with chronic plantar fasciitis. Patients who met the following inclusion criteria were recruited: 1) patients aged over 18 years who have been diagnosed with chronic plantar fasciitis 2) the diagnosis of plantar fasciitis is based on medical history and physical examination, where the patient experiences pain in the plantar medial heel, especially during the initial weight-bearing steps after waking up or after prolonged periods without weight-bearing. Tenderness is present in the medial tubercle of the calcaneus 3) symptoms have persisted for more than 6 months and 4) pain level is 4 or higher based on the visual analog scale (VAS) assessment.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) foot deformities such as hallux valgus or Charcot's foot 2) history of using anti-inflammatory pain medication within 2 weeks prior to the study 3) history of receiving injections in the heel area within 3 months prior to the study 4) history of previous heel or foot surgery 5) history of underlying conditions such as diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, arthritis, or blood disorders 6) presence of wounds on the heel 7) being pregnant 8) use of immunosuppressants or anticoagulant medications.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visual analog scale 8 weeks after treatment pain score | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Foot function index 8 weeks pain, disability, activity limitation | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactKrongkaew Tochaiwat
Banglamung hospital
Outcome results
None listed