Shockwave showdown: new hope for stubborn heel pain?
NCT ID NCT07471035
First seen Mar 17, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This study tests if focused shockwave therapy (fESWT) can ease chronic heel pain from plantar fasciitis. Twenty adults with pain lasting over 6 months will either get fESWT plus exercises or just exercises. Researchers will measure pain, daily function, and foot tissue thickness to see if the shockwaves speed up recovery.
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