Background: Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of adult heel pain. The aim
of this study is to comprehensively compare the effectiveness of various therapies for plantar …

Background Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) seems to be an effective treatment
for plantar fasciitis (PF) and is assumed to be safe. No systematic reviews have been …

No consensus has been reached about the best treatment method of plantar fasciitis and the
results of the treatment methods have been inconsistent. The objective of the present study …

For the past decade extracorporeal shock wave therapy has been applied to a wide range of
musculoskeletal disorders. The many promising results and the introduction of shock wave …

Objective To determine the effects of different therapeutic interventions that have ever been
evaluated in randomized controlled trials on pain due to plantar fasciitis. Methods We …

In the United States, up to 10% of adults will have heel pain in their lifetime (1) and plantar
fasciitis is one of the more common causes of heel pain in adults. It is among the top 5 …

Background Shock-wave therapy (SWT) has been widely applied and proven to be an
effective treatment in ameliorating symptoms of plantar fasciitis (PF). Ultrasound therapy …

Abstract From March 2012 to February 2013, 37 patients experiencing plantar heel pain
for≥ 6 months despite treatment with physical therapy and other conservative treatment …

Plantar fasciopathy, a common, painful condition of the foot, is often diagnosed by a
musculoskeletal physiatrist in an outpatient practice setting. This focused review examines …

Purpose The study of the placebo effect is key to elucidate the 'real effect'of conservative
interventions for plantar fasciitis. The aim of this meta-analysis was to quantify the impact of …