Heel pain showdown: surgery or exercise for plantar fasciitis?
NCT ID NCT03854682
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
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 reduces pain more after 6 months.
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Conditions
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Lillebaelt Hospital, Kolding
Kolding, 6000, Denmark