Chronic plantar fasciitis
Conditions
Interventions
The herbal compress was applied immediately after the procedure, using heat at 45 C for a duration of 15 minutes. The procedure is performed once a week for four weeks.,Extracorporeal Therapy (ESWT) R
Active Comparator Other,Active Comparator Other
Court-type Thai Traditional massage and hot herbal compress,Extracorporeal Shockwave therapy
Sponsors
Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1)Either 18 years or older. 2)Diagnosed with plantar fasciitis by a rehabilitation physician, with symptoms persisting for more than 3 months. 3)No history of foot massage or physiotherapy related to heel pain within the previous 6 months. 4)Pain level more than 5 on the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS-11) during the first step in the morning. 5)Willingness to participate, with signed informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1)Presence of arthritis or osteomyelitis of the hip, leg, or foot. 2)Contraindications to Thai traditional massage, including fever more than 38.5 celsius degrees, acute infection, uncontrolled hypertension (more than 160/100 mmHg) with symptoms such as dizziness or nausea. 3)History of surgery, fractures, dislocations, or bone injuries at the affected site. 4)Skin diseases or contagious infections, such as purulent wounds or blistering lesions.5) Psychiatric disorders. 6) Allergy to any herbal ingredients in the compress formula ( Zingiber cassumunar (Phlai), turmeric, galangal, ginger.) 7)Numbness or neurological disorders. 8)Use of NSAIDs or analgesic dietary supplements within 2 weeks prior to enrollment. 9)Known allergy or contraindication to NSAIDs. 10)Current use of anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents, or history of abnormal bleeding. 11)Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy. 12) Prior treatment with ESWT and history of abnormal bleeding associated with treatment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity Baseline and post-treatment Numeric Rating Scale (NRS-11) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Range of motion Baseline and post-treatment Indicate the method of measurement, Quality of life Baseline and post-treatment Foot Function Index (FFI), indicate the score range (e.g., 0-230) or proportion (0-100%),Quantity of analgesic medication (NSAIDs) consumed You will be asked questions each time you come in for a procedure, specifically regarding the number of days you have been taking the medication and the number of pills consumed. total dose or tablet count over a defined interval | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactPatsaraporn Supawongwattana
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
Outcome results
None listed