by Sahmyook University A randomized controlled trial explored two patient groups over 5 weeks: one receiving combined shock wave and local vibration, the other receiving shock wave alone. Positive outcomes were noted for the group that underwent shock wave and local vibration together, leading to a reduction in heel pain. Credit: JongEun Yim/Sahmyook UniversityPlantar fasciitis...
In a recent trial, researchers assessed a novel combination of local vibration and extracorporeal shock wave therapy for the effective treatment of plantar fasciitisPeer-Reviewed Publication SAHMYOOK UNIVERSITY A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL EXPLORED TWO PATIENT GROUPS OVER 5 WEEKS: ONE RECEIVING COMBINED SHOCK WAVE AND LOCAL VIBRATION, THE OTHER RECEIVING SHOCK WAVE ALONE. POSITIVE OUTCOMES WERE...
Gout and plantar fasciitis can both affect the feet. Gout is a type of arthritis that causes joint pain and swelling. Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia, a ligament in the sole of the foot. Gout occurs as a result of high uric acid levels in the body, which can form painful crystals around joints. Plantar...
By Claire Sissons Reviewed by Timothy Gossett, MD Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that causes pain in the heel.A thick, strong band of tissue called the plantar fascia supports the arch of the foot. This tissue can become damaged or inflamed, causing pain and difficulty moving the foot. According to the National Institute for...
Foot stretches and exercises can help plantar fasciitis by relieving pain, improving muscle strength, and promoting flexibility in the foot muscles and ligaments. Overuse, strain, and inflammation on the plantar fascia ligament that connects the heel to the toes cause the foot injury that doctors refer to as plantar fasciitis. The tissue that the condition...
