The efficacy of Cross Friction versus Shockwave Therapy in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis

niversity of Johannesburg Health Science Ethics Committee0 个研究点目标入组 30 人开始时间: 2019年11月6日最近更新: 2023年5月29日

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•Participants must be between the age of 18 and 50 years of age.
•The pain experienced on the plantar aspect of the foot must be present for more than six weeks, rendering it chronic.
•Participants must be diagnosed with plantar fasciitis by another practitioner.
•Participants must have the following symptoms (Martin et al., 2014):
•Discomfort and pain on the lateral or the lower posterior aspect of the calcaneus or pain over the central band of the fascia.
•Pain on palpation of the proximal insertion of the plantar fascia.
•Pain on weight-bearing activities.
•Pain after prolong phase of non-activity or weight-bearing.
•Pain worsening on toe standing.
•Severe pain in the morning.
•The discomfort that gradually subsides in 30-45 minutes after initial steps after a period of inactivity.
•A reduction in ankle dorsiflexion.
•Participants must sign an information and consent form (Appendix A and B). This will ensure the understanding of the research procedures and the treatment protocol for the patient.

•Heel pain for less than 6 weeks rendering it acute.
•Participants with a history of any ankle, knee or hip surgery.
•Previous foot or ankle fractures.
•Patients who are being treated by any other practitioner for Plantar fasciitis as it will affect the results of the study.
•Participants who have received cortisone injections or using anti-inflammatory medication 3 weeks prior to the treatment period of the research.
•Lumbar spine radiculopathy of the nerve level of L5/S1.

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niversity of Johannesburg Health Science Ethics Committee