Comparison of Ultrasonographic and Clinical Features of Different Energy Levels Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Plantar Fasciitis
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy focused on measuring Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, ultrasonography, plantar fasiit
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
presence of heel pain, tenderness at the insertion site of the plantar fascia on the anteromedial aspect of the calcaneal tubercle elicited by palpation, and unresponsiveness to medical treatment.
Exclusion Criteria:
history of inflammatory rheumatic disease, trauma of the foot or foot surgery, local dermatological lesion or infection, impaired peripheral circulation, a neurological disorder such as radiculopathy and neuropathy, patients with sequelae of lower extremity fracture, a congenital or acquired deformity, malignancy, cardiac pacemaker, metal implant at the application site, pregnancy, anticoagulant use for coagulopathy
Sites / Locations
- Baskent University Ankara HospitalRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Low energy level of ESWT
medium energy level of ESWT
high energy level of ESWT