Efficacy of Shock Wave and Laser in Treatment of Planter Fasciitis | ||||
| Egyptian Journal of Physical Therapy | ||||
| Volume 20, Issue 1, December 2024 PDF (383.33 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejpt.2023.212504.1139 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
sohair rezk Allah shehata1; Marian william farag   2; Mary N Takla3; ahmed H Azzam4
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| 1Department of basic sciences. Faculty of physiotherapy, Cairo University, CAIRO ,EGYPT | ||||
| 2basic science department , faculty of physical therapy . cairo university | ||||
| 3basic science department, Faculty of physical therapy . Cairo university | ||||
| 4orthopedic surgery and traumatology Kasr Al Aini , Cairo university | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a common clinical painful degenerative disorder associated chronic inflammation that if inadequately treated could led to heel pain and foot dysfunction; it has a negative impact on individuals’ quality of life and work. Various therapeutic modalities such as shockwave therapy (ESWT) and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) are used, but their efficacy is not inclusive Objective: assess the efficacy of shockwave and laser therapy for plantar fasciitis. Methods: A randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted on 80 patients with chronic planter fasciitis, plus calcaneal spur, their ages range is 40-60 years old. They were randomly divided into four equal groups. Group A received ESWT and LLLT in addition to selected physical therapy program received treatment with ESWT with parameter 2000 impulses, 15 Hz, 2 bar and LLLT , Group B received ESWT with parameter 2000 impulses, 15 Hz, 2 bar in addition to selected physical therapy program , Group C received LLLT in addition to selected physical therapy program and Group D received selected physical therapy program which consist of stretching planter fascia and ice massage only, all groups schedule was twice a week for three weeks. Results: All groups showed significant reductions in pain and FFI scores . Group A showed significant differences compared to Groups B, C, and D (p<0.001), but no differences were observed among Groups B, C, and D (p>0.05). Conclusion: Shockwave unlike laser alone is high effective in reducing foot pain and improving foot function in plantar fasciitis patients | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Plantar fasciitis; Shockwave Therapy; Laser Therapy; Efficacy; Randomized controlled trial | ||||
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