Additive Effect of Therapeutic Ultrasound in the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Katzap, Yigal; Haidukov, Michael; Berland, Olivier M; Itzhak, Ron Ben; Kalichman, Leonid

doi:10.2519/jospt.2018.8110

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“…In another randomized controlled trial (RCT), the addition of 1 MHz continuous US, and stretching, led to significant reduction of plantar fasciitis pain, with no significant difference compared with placebo and stretching. 23 In a RCT, US was found to be significantly more effective than shockwave with regard to pain and disability as determined by the Foot Function Index scale. 24 Last, in another study, TUS led to significant pain relief (Visual Analogue Scale [VAS]), improved function, and decreased plantar fascia thickness as measured from magnetic resonance imaging scans in 60 patients with chronic plantar fasciitis.…”

Section: Plantar Fasciitismentioning

confidence: 97%

The Role of Ultrasound Therapy in the Management of Musculoskeletal Soft Tissue Pain

Papadopoulos

Mani

2020

The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds

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Ultrasound is an invaluable physical modality widely used for diagnosis and therapy in humans and animals. It is noninvasive, atraumatic, and may be used repeatedly. As a therapeutic tool, ultrasound has been in use for some 6 decades. Therapeutic ultrasound (TUS) is used for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, including acute soft tissue injuries, overuse syndromes, as well as chronic orthopedic and rheumatologic conditions. The aim of this review was to investigate the clinical effectiveness of TUS in musculoskeletal acute and chronic pain, mainly through the control of inflammation and the promotion of soft tissue injury healing. Based on the evidence presented, TUS is clinically effective in some musculoskeletal soft tissue pain conditions, but due to conflicting results in some studies, no specific positive recommendations can be made, nor does it permit exclusion of TUS from clinical practice. In phonophoresis, TUS plays a significant role, without reported adverse effects. There is scope for improving the evidence base with better designed studies.

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Section: Plantar Fasciitismentioning

confidence: 97%

The Role of Ultrasound Therapy in the Management of Musculoskeletal Soft Tissue Pain

Papadopoulos

Mani

2020

The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds

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“…W/cm 2 .Time period of 8 minutes will be followed. 7,15,16 -Additionally, the participants will be given Home Exercise Program. They will be asked to do the program twice a day, which will consist of the same exercises as Group A participants i.e.…”

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Efficacy of Instrument Assisted Soft-Tissue Mobilization in patients with heel pain: An Experimental study.

Bhurchandi

Sinha²,

Phansopkar

2021

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Background: ‘Heel pain’ is one of the commonest ailments of foot affecting 10% of population and having visible effects on lifestyle of these patients , affecting both younger and elder population. This study’s purpose is to determine the efficacy of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in people affected with heel pain and the resultant effect on their lifestyle.Method: Seventy participants(n=70) with heel pain (lasting from 6 weeks to 1 year) will be selected and divided in 2 groups . Each group receiving 8 treatment sessions. Group A will receive IASTM + Home exercise program and Group B will receive Therapeutic Ultrasound + Home exercise program . Outcome measures will be recorded i.e. Pre-test and Post-test , by using Numerical Pain Rating Scale and Foot & Ankle Ability Measure scale.The study’s purpose is to assess the impact (i.e. immediate and long term effects) of IASTM on heel pain. The Central Trial Registry of India (CTRI) registration number for this trial is CTRI/2021/06/044018.

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“…However, a randomized, placebo-controlled double-blind trial showed that addition of ultrasound treatment to a stretching program had no positive effect on pain reduction or function. The authors recommended that ultrasound no longer be used in the treatment of PF (40).…”

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Pain on the Plantar Surface of the Foot

Gutteck¹,

Schilde

Delank³

2019

Deutsches Ärzteblatt International

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ain on the plantar surface of the foot subsumes constellations of symptoms arising from various underlying conditions. In this article we present the clinical findings of the diseases that most commonly cause plantar pain, the diagnostic procedures available, and an overview of the treatment options. For reasons of space we restrict ourselves to the two most highly prevalent conditions, plantar fasciitis and metatarsalgia. Methods We carried out a selective survey of the literature in the PubMed database. The search terms were "metatarsalgia", "transfer metatarsalgia," "Morton neuroma," "Freiberg disease," "Freiberg's infraction," "plantar fasciitis," "plantar spur," and "heel pain." We also took account of national and international recommendations and our own experience. Plantar fasciitis Symptoms and clinical picture Patients with plantar fasciitis (PF) complain of pain in the medial plantar part of the heel. The pain occurs when they take the first steps after getting out of bed in the morning or following a period of inactivity. After initial improvement, the pain worsens in the course of the day.

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Additive Effect of Therapeutic Ultrasound in the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract: Therapy, level 1b. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2018;48(11):847-855. Epub 11 Jul 2018. doi:10.2519/jospt.2018.8110.

Cited by 25 publications

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The Role of Ultrasound Therapy in the Management of Musculoskeletal Soft Tissue Pain

The Role of Ultrasound Therapy in the Management of Musculoskeletal Soft Tissue Pain

Efficacy of Instrument Assisted Soft-Tissue Mobilization in patients with heel pain: An Experimental study.

Pain on the Plantar Surface of the Foot

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