PLANTAR FASCIITIS

This study looks at whether having more sessions of shock wave therapy helps people with long-term heel pain (plantar fasciitis) feel better. Researchers will compare different numbers of treatment sessions in 57 adults aged 18-65. The goal is to find the best way to reduce pain …

This study compares two treatments—high-intensity laser therapy and focused shock wave therapy—for people with plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. About 28 adults will receive one of the treatments plus exercises, and researchers will track pain and foot function for …

This small pilot study compares a nerve-stretching technique (neural mobilization) to standard physical therapy for plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. Twelve adults aged 19 to 40 with confirmed plantar fasciitis will receive three weeks of treatment. Researchers will…

This study tests which injection therapy—platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or prolotherapy—works better for people with plantar fasciitis that hasn't improved with usual treatments like rest or stretching. About 68 adults will receive one type of injection, and researchers will measure …

This study tests if a treatment called extracorporeal shockwave therapy can reduce pain and improve walking in people with heel pain (plantar fasciitis) who also have nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy). About 114 adults will receive the therapy. The goal is to see if it helps w…

This study tests if a specific acupuncture technique, where a needle is placed in the hand, can safely reduce heel pain and improve walking. Researchers will enroll 150 adults aged 40-70 with plantar fasciitis for less than two months. The main goal is to see if at least half of …

This study compares two treatments for plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. One treatment, prolotherapy, involves injecting a sugar solution to help the tissue heal. The other, extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), uses sound waves to stimulate healing. The study w…