Nerve gliding exercises may amplify shock wave therapy for stubborn heel pain

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 of heel pain will be randomly assigned to receive either shock wave therapy plus standard exercises, or the same plus neural gliding exercises, for five weeks. The goal is to see if the nerve-focused approach offers extra relief.