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Effectiveness of a Double Air‐Cushioned Shoe Compared with Physiotherapy in the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Objective. This study was aimed at comparing the plantar fasciitis treatment effect of a double air‐cushioned shoe to that of physiotherapy combined with ESWT. Methods. Retrospective chart review of 40 patients diagnosed with plantar fasciitis was performed. Group 1 wore a double air‐cushioned shoe for 2 months, and group 2 underwent physiotherapy with ESWT once/week over a 4‐week period. The foot function index (FFI) score was obtained at the initial visit, 1 month, and 2 months. Results. There were 25 patients in group 1 and 15 patients in group 2. The pretreatment FFI was 62.6 for group 1 and 50 for group 2. The 1‐month posttreatment FFI was 45.6 for group 1 and 35.7 for group 2. The 2‐month posttreatment FFI was 35 for group 1 and 43.1 for group 2. In both groups 1 and 2, follow‐up FFIs were significantly improved from the initial FFI (p < 0.05) and there were no significant differences between two groups (p > 0.05). Conclusions. The double air‐cushioned shoe can be considered an alternative treatment option for noninvasive treatment of early‐stage plantar fasciitis.

Source: BioMed Research International

DOI: 10.1155/2020/9468302

Authors: S. S. Eun, S. Chachan, S. H. Lee

Institution: Wooridul Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,680