Nerve gliding exercises may amplify shock wave therapy for stubborn heel pain
NCT ID NCT07662941
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
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.
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Active substance
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy, neural gliding exercises, standard exercise program
What this could lead to
If successful, this combination approach could offer a more effective, non-surgical way to reduce heel pain and improve foot function in people with plantar fasciitis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with 56 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The added benefit of neural gliding exercises may be modest or not statistically significant.
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University of Health Sciences Gulhane Training and Research Hospital
Ankara, Ankara, 06010, Turkey (Türkiye)