| Autor: |
Yik-Cheung Samuel Wan, Wai Hung Chester Lie, Cheuk Ting Terence Pun, Yuen Ha Rita Lam, Chui San Maggie Ng, Tze Pui Ng |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2015 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation, Vol 19, Iss 2, Pp 60-65 (2015) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2210-4917 |
| DOI: |
10.1016/j.jotr.2014.10.005 |
| Popis: |
Background/Purpose: To assess the efficacy of low-energy extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for the treatment of plantar fasciitis. Methods: This was a prospective case series study that was performed at the Department of Orthopaedics, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong. Twenty-one symptomatic feet in 16 patients with persistent symptoms of plantar fasciitis despite 3 months of conservative treatment were recruited in November 2008. All patients received five sessions of low energy ESWT and their corresponding 10-point visual analogue scale scores were recorded before and after each treatment sessions for each symptomatic foot. The patients were assessed for up to 6 months post-treatment. Results: The mean visual analogue scale scores reduction for pain on first step in the morning, daily activities, and heel compression test were 2.62 (44.3%), 3 (38.3%), and 1.6 (36.8%), respectively, post-treatment. The analgesic effect was maintained in 52.3% (n = 11) of the patients at 6 months post treatment. Conclusion: Low energy ESWT was shown to be an effective outpatient treatment option for patients with plantar fasciitis. |
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