Evaluation of therapeutic effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in resistant plantar fasciitis patients in a tertiary care setting

Krishnan, Anup; Sharma, Y. V.; Singh, Sonu

doi:10.1016/j.mjafi.2012.01.007

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“…We consider these effects played a major role in relieving the pain of myofascial pain syndrome in the present study. A recent study by Krishnan 14) performed ESWT for chronic plantar fasciitis patients. The patients' pain was reduced of significantly.…”

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Effects of the Combined Treatment of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) and Stabilization Exercises on Pain and Functions of Patients with Myofascial Pain Syndrome

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Abstract. [Purpose] In order to develop a more effective treatment method for pain and function in myofascial pain syndrome, we examined the effects of ESWT, stability exercises, and combined treatment.[Subjects] The subjects were randomly divided into a stabilization exercise group (n=12), an ESWT (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy) group (n=12), and a combined treatment group (n=12).[Methods] The stabilization exercise group performed shoulder joint stabilization exercises. The ESWT group received ESWT for the upper trapezius. The combined treatment group received a combined treatment of shoulder joint stabilization exercises and ESWT. Pain and function were measured using the visual analog scale (VAS), pressure pain threshold (PPT), neck disability index (NDI), and the Constant Murley Scale (CMS).[Results] The VAS Score showed statistically significant improvements in all of the groups. All of the CMS evaluation items except muscle strength in the stabilization exercise group, and all of the CMS items in the ESWT group and the combined treatment group, exhibited statistically significant improvements. The combined treatment group of ESWT and stabilization exercises showed statistically significant improvements in all VAS of CMS evaluation items, and the NDI test after the four-week intervention.[Conclusion] The combined treatment was more effective at reducing pain than ESWT, and stabilization exercise would be useful for physical therapists treating myofascial pain syndrome in a clinical setting.

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Effects of the Combined Treatment of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) and Stabilization Exercises on Pain and Functions of Patients with Myofascial Pain Syndrome

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“…In the current study; treatment of the Moreover, direct stimulation of healing and promotion of neovascularization has also been reported (23).…”

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Shockwave Therapy versus Local Corticosteroid Injection in the Treatment of Chronic Plantar Fasciitis: A comparative study.

El-Din

Soliman

Haroon

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Benha Medical Journal

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“…Therefore, the results reported in a study are only valid for the parameters applied in that study. [28] The mechanism of how SWT improved the functional outcome measured in chronic PF patients has not yet been clearly determined however suggested variable mechanisms have been proposed, including; 1. Pain relief by means of hyperstimulation analgesia.…”

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Effect of Low Energy Versus Medium Energy Radial Shock Wave Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Planter Fasciitis

Fouda

2016

International Journal of Physiotherapy

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Background: Plantar fasciitis (PF) is the most common cause of heel pain and it can often be a challenge for clinicians to treat successfully. Radial shock wave therapy (RSWT) has been introduced recently for treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Different energy levels of shock wave therapy have been used in the literatures for treatment of PF with no clear settled parameters. Therefore, the purpose of this study was intended to investigate and compare the efficacy of two different energy levels of RSWT on PF patients.Methods: Forty patients having unilateral chronic PF were recruited for the study from orthopedic outpatient clinics of Cairo University hospitals and National Institute of Neuromotor System Cairo Egypt, with a mean age of (47.15±4.57) years. Patients were randomly assigned into two equal groups. Group (A) treated with low intensity level of 1.6 bars (0.16 mJ/mm²) RSWT and group (B) treated with medium intensity level of 4 bars (0.38 mJ/mm²) RSWT. Functional assessment of the foot based on Foot Function Index (FFI) and Present pain intensity was measured during rest by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).Results: There was as significant decreased in the total FFI scores from (118.42 ±6.51) to (81.37 ±3.46) for group (A) and from (118.93 ±6.85) to (58.50 ±3.22) for group (B). Also regarding VAS Scores there was as significant decreased in the pain intensity from (5.11 ±0.41) to (2.85 ±0.31) for group (A) and from (4.95 ±0.39) to (2.05 ±0.22) for group (B). Conclusion:Radial shock wave therapy is an effective modality that should be considered in the treatment of chronic PF, while the medium energy level RSWT is better than the low energy level RSWT in regarding to the measured treatment outcomes.

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Evaluation of therapeutic effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in resistant plantar fasciitis patients in a tertiary care setting

Cited by 16 publications

References 16 publications

Effects of the Combined Treatment of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) and Stabilization Exercises on Pain and Functions of Patients with Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Effects of the Combined Treatment of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) and Stabilization Exercises on Pain and Functions of Patients with Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Shockwave Therapy versus Local Corticosteroid Injection in the Treatment of Chronic Plantar Fasciitis: A comparative study.

Effect of Low Energy Versus Medium Energy Radial Shock Wave Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Planter Fasciitis

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