Comparison of the Acute Effects of Focused and Radial ESWT on Pain and Balance Performance in Individuals With Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

40 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-12-15

Study Completion Date

2024-08-15

Brief Summary

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This study aimed to compare the acute effects of focused and radial ESWT on pain and balance performance in individuals with plantar fasciitis.

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Detailed Description

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This study aimed to compare the acute effects of focused and radial ESWT on pain and balance performance in individuals with plantar fasciitis. The study included 40 individuals (27 females and 13 males) aged between 18 and 63 years, presenting with plantar fasciitis (PF). Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) was administered once a week for four weeks. The participants were randomly assigned to two groups (f-ESWT and r-ESWT). Pain levels were assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale, while Static and Dynamic Balance were evaluated using the Biodex Balance System.

Conditions

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Plantar Fascitis Pain

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

A total of 40 patients with plantar fasciitis were randomly assigned to focal-ESWT treatment (n= 20) or radial-ESWT treatment (n= 20).

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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f-ESWT Group

Twenty patients with plantar fasciitis received f-ESWT treatment once a week for four weeks.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

f-ESWT

Intervention Type OTHER

In the f-ESWT group, a total of 8 Hz, 0.28 mJ/mm2, and 2000 pulses were applied while in the r-ESWT group, a total of 8 Hz, 1.8 bar, and 2000 pulses were applied

r-ESWT Group

Twenty patients with plantar fasciitis received r-ESWT treatment once a week for four weeks.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

r-ESWT

Intervention Type OTHER

In the f-ESWT group, a total of 8 Hz, 0.28 mJ/mm2, and 2000 pulses were applied while in the r-ESWT group, a total of 8 Hz, 1.8 bar, and 2000 pulses were applied

Interventions

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f-ESWT

In the f-ESWT group, a total of 8 Hz, 0.28 mJ/mm2, and 2000 pulses were applied while in the r-ESWT group, a total of 8 Hz, 1.8 bar, and 2000 pulses were applied

Intervention Type OTHER

r-ESWT

In the f-ESWT group, a total of 8 Hz, 0.28 mJ/mm2, and 2000 pulses were applied while in the r-ESWT group, a total of 8 Hz, 1.8 bar, and 2000 pulses were applied

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

unilateral or bilateral tenderness in the medial tubercle of calcaneus and heel pain in the first few steps in the morning, which gets worse with increased activity, absence of any known systemic disease, absence of any surgical procedure to lower extremity, absence of any treatment for PF in the last 6 months, 18-65 years, and consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

pregnancy, pacemaker, receiving anticoagulant therapy, uncontrolled cardiovascular disease, tumor, acute infection, nerve root compression, local dermatological or neurological problems, diabetes mellitus, taking anti-inflammatory drugs during treatment, or incomplete follow-up.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Months

Maximum Eligible Age

63 Months

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No