Similar Functional Gains Using Radial Versus Combined Shockwave Therapy in Management of Plantar Fasciitis

DeLuca, Stephanie; Robinson, David M.; Yun, Phillip H; Rosenberg, Carleigh; Tan, Can Ozan; Tenforde, Adam S.

doi:10.1053/j.jfas.2021.04.013

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“…The mean age of subjects with PF participating in our study was 47.0 ± 7.5 years, and according to the literature this is the typical age of patients who develop PF [22,23].…”

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Comparison of static balance and gait between subjects with plantar fasciitis and age-matched controls

Dudonienė

Balnytė

Kuisma

2023

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BACKGROUND: Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a common condition amongst athletes as well as in non-sporting population. It is characterised by a sharp pain under the calcaneus during walking. The impact of pain due to PF on gait and static balance is examined in this observational study. OBJECTIVE: To compare gait and balance between individuals with PF and age-matched controls without PF. METHOD: A cross-sectional observational study was executed in an Outpatient Rehabilitation Centre. Twenty-nine participants were included, 14 with PF, and 15 age-matched healthy asymptomatic individuals. Main outcome measures were foot pain, foot function index (FFI), static balance measured with modified Romberg test, static balance measured on the TYMO® system, and gait with the G-Walk System. RESULTS: Foot pain and FFI were adversely related to balance and gait parameters in subjects with PF. Static balance with eyes open and eyes closed on firm and soft surface measured on the TYMO® balance platform as well as gait parameters measured with the G-Walk system, were significantly lower in subjects with PF compared to age-matched healthy controls. CONCLUSION: PF negatively affects parameters of static balance measured with TYMO® system and gait parameters measured with the G-Walk System. However, the Romberg balance test did not detect differences between subjects with PF and age-matched healthy controls.

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“…The mean age of subjects with PF participating in our study was 47.0 ± 7.5 years, and according to the literature this is the typical age of patients who develop PF [22,23].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 57%

Comparison of static balance and gait between subjects with plantar fasciitis and age-matched controls

Dudonienė

Balnytė

Kuisma

2023

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“…Three case series45 56 57 composed of mostly runners demonstrated significant improvements in pain and function with 1 study reporting 50 of 54 runners returning to prior athletic level at the mean time of 5 weeks after treatment initiation 57. One case series that included primarily runners (with an overlapping cohort with Mitchkash et al 45) found that both R-SWT and combined (radial and focused) ESWT were effective in improving Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) scores 58. A case report described a recreational athlete returning to all activities after two times per week for 5 weeks of low-energy F-SWT 59…”

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Use of extracorporeal shockwave therapies for athletes and physically active individuals: a systematic review

Rhim,

Shin,

Kang

et al. 2024

Br J Sports Med

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ObjectiveTo determine the efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) and investigate outcomes following the use of ESWT for athletes and physically active individuals.DesignSystematic review.Data sourcesWe followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses and searched four databases: PubMed (NLM), Embase (Elsevier), CINAHL Complete (EBSCO) and Web of Science (Clarivate).Eligibility criteria for selecting studiesIncluded studies were randomised controlled trials, cohort and case–control studies, cases series and reports that evaluated outcomes following ESWT for athletes, physically active individuals and occupational groups requiring regular physical activity such as military cadets.Results56 studies with 1874 athletes or physically active individuals were included. Using the Oxford level of evidence rating, included studies were 18 level I (32.1%), 3 level II (5.4%), 10 level III (17.9%), 13 level IV (23.2%) and 12 level V (21.4%). Based on the level I studies, ESWT may be effective alone in plantar fasciitis, lateral epicondylitis and proximal hamstring tendinopathy and as an adjunct to exercise treatment in medial tibial stress syndrome and osteitis pubis in athletes or physically active individuals. In most studies, athletes were allowed to continue activities and training and tolerated ESWT with minimal side effects.ConclusionESWT may offer an efficacious treatment alone or as an adjunct to concurrent exercise therapy in selected sports-related injuries and without major adverse events. Further high-level research is needed to better define the role and clinical outcomes of ESWT.

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“…The type (focus versus radial) and energy levels of ESWT achieved across the studies in the systematic reviews did have high heterogenicity. There was conflicting evidence regarding the optimal type and energy level of ESWT, but a recent study showed that similar functional gains were seen in between radial shockwave and radial shockwave combined with focused shockwave therapies while using a standardized physical therapy protocol [120].…”

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A Systematic Review of Systematic Reviews on the Epidemiology, Evaluation, and Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis

Rhim

Kwon

Park

et al. 2021

Life

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The number of systematic review and meta-analyses on plantar fasciitis is expanding. The purpose of this review was to provide a comprehensive summary of reviews on the topic pertaining to plantar fasciitis, identify any conflicting and inconsistent results, and propose future research direction. A qualitative review of all systematic reviews and meta-analyses related to plantar fasciitis up to February 2021 was performed using PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Database. A total of 1052 articles were initially identified and 96 met the inclusion criteria. Included articles were summarized and divided into the following topics: epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment. While the majority of reviews had high level of heterogeneity and included a small number of studies, there was general consensus on certain topics, such as BMI as a risk factor for plantar fasciitis and extracorporeal shockwave therapy as an effective mode of therapy. A qualitative summary of systematic reviews and meta-analyses published on plantar fasciitis provides a single source of updated information for clinicians. Evidence on topics such as the epidemiology, exercise therapy, or cost-effectiveness of treatment options for plantar fasciitis are lacking and warrant future research.

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Similar Functional Gains Using Radial Versus Combined Shockwave Therapy in Management of Plantar Fasciitis

Cited by 15 publications

References 18 publications

Comparison of static balance and gait between subjects with plantar fasciitis and age-matched controls

Comparison of static balance and gait between subjects with plantar fasciitis and age-matched controls

Use of extracorporeal shockwave therapies for athletes and physically active individuals: a systematic review

A Systematic Review of Systematic Reviews on the Epidemiology, Evaluation, and Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis

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