Plantar fasciitis

This study is working to create a reliable imaging test to find and measure problem areas in muscle and fascia tissue, known as myofascial pain. Researchers will use ultrasound and MRI to identify unique 'biosignatures' in 120 people with plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy,…

This trial investigates whether custom foot orthoses (shoe inserts) with or without special wedges can reduce pain and improve foot function in people with plantar heel pain (plantar fasciitis). Participants are randomly assigned to one of three orthosis types and are monitored d…

This trial investigates whether histotripsy, a focused ultrasound technique, can reduce pain in people with plantar fasciitis that has not responded to standard treatments like shock waves, orthotics, or steroid injections. Participants receive two ultrasound sessions and report …

This completed study looked at whether extracorporeal shockwave therapy can improve quality of life and reduce pain in people with plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. Researchers enrolled 175 adults aged 25 to 59 who had heel pain for at least three months. The therap…

This study tests whether adding neural gliding exercises—gentle movements that help nerves slide smoothly—to standard shock wave therapy and home exercises can further reduce pain and improve foot function in people with plantar fasciitis. About 56 adults with this common cause o…

This study tested two device-based treatments—high-intensity laser and high-power ultrasound—against standard care for plantar fasciitis. 51 adults with heel pain for at least a month received one of the therapies three times a week for a month. Researchers measured pain levels a…

This study compared two treatments for plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain: shock wave therapy and whole body vibration. Sixty adults with heel pain for at least 4 weeks were randomly assigned to one of the treatments. The goal was to see which better reduces pain and …

This study tested two simple, non-invasive treatments for plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. Eighty adults aged 20–50 with heel pain lasting over 4 weeks were split into two groups: one received Bowen therapy (a gentle hands-on technique) twice weekly for 12 weeks, w…

This study tested two physical therapy approaches for people with painful heel spurs. 38 adults received either myofascial release alone or myofascial release plus taping over several weeks. The goal was to see which method better reduces pain and improves foot function. Results …

This study tested whether surgery (radiofrequency microtenotomy) or non-surgical treatment (strength training) works better for chronic plantar fasciitis—a common cause of heel pain. 70 adults with heel pain lasting over 7 months took part. The main goal was to see which approach…

This study tested whether injecting collagen into the heel can safely ease pain from chronic plantar fasciitis. Sixty adults who had not improved with other treatments received either collagen or a placebo injection. Researchers measured pain levels and heel thickness over 12 mon…

This study tested two treatments—fascial manipulation and dry needling—in 36 women aged 25-45 with chronic plantar fasciitis (long-term heel pain). Participants received one of the treatments twice a week for six weeks. The goal was to see which method better reduces pain and imp…

This study tested two hands-on treatments for chronic plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. Fifty-six adults received either instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization or foam rolling, plus exercises. The goal was to see which approach better reduces pain, improves an…

This study looked at whether adding specific foot exercises to a standard corticosteroid injection provides extra relief for people with plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. Forty adults with heel pain for at least a month took part. Researchers measured pain, flexibil…

This study tested whether adding foot insoles to a hands-on therapy called Graston technique helps reduce pain and improve movement in people with plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. Forty adults with heel pain for at least six weeks took part. One group received Gras…

This study looked at whether stretching the bottom of the foot (plantar fascia) alone or combined with a special massage tool (Graston technique) can improve ankle motion, flexibility, and balance. It involved 40 healthy, active adults aged 18-35. The goal was to see which method…

This study tested two manual therapy techniques—Active Release Technique (ART) and Strain-Counterstrain (SCS)—in 20 adults with chronic plantar fasciitis. Both aim to reduce pain and improve foot function without drugs or surgery. The results will show which approach works better…

This study tested two ways of using high-intensity laser therapy to relieve pain from plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. 24 adults with the condition received either a static (pointed) or scanning (sweeping) laser application. Researchers measured pain levels and fas…

This study tested two common treatments for chronic plantar fasciitis—low-intensity shockwave therapy and low-intensity laser therapy—in 90 adults aged 18 to 65. Participants received either three weekly shockwave sessions or nine laser sessions over three weeks. The goal was to …

This study tested a procedure called transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) in 12 people with long-term elbow or foot pain that didn't get better with usual treatments like physical therapy or medication. The procedure uses tiny particles to block abnormal blood vessels though…

This study tested a special 'peppering' injection technique for people with chronic plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. 41 adults with heel pain lasting 6 weeks or more received the injection to see if it could reduce pain and improve foot function. The goal was to fi…

This study tested two doses of an injected biologic called EN3835 (collagenase) against a placebo in 231 adults with plantar fasciitis lasting at least 6 months. The goal was to see if it reduces daily heel pain and improves foot function over 12 weeks. Results are complete and w…

This pilot study tested a procedure that combines a needle tenotomy (breaking up scar tissue with a needle) with an injection of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for people with chronic plantar fasciitis that didn't improve with standard treatments like physical therapy or steroid shot…