The Foot
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy in the management of plantar fasciitis: A randomized controlled trial.
This study aimed at estimating the extent to which a combination therapy of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) with usual care (exercise and orthotic support) improve functional ability in the patient with plantar fasciitis when compared to usual care alone. ⋯ The results revealed that ESWT did not have an additive benefit over usual care to improve foot function and walking performance in patient with plantar fasciitis over three months post-treatment.