Analysis of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment For Chronic Resistant Plantar Fascitis

Abstract

Background: The application of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) in musculoskeletal disorders has been around for more than a decade and is primarily used in the treatment of sports related over-use tendinopathies such as proximal plantar fasciitis of the heel, lateral epicondylitis of the elbow, calcific or non-calcific tendonitis of the shoulder and patellar tendinopathy etc,. Aim & objective of the present study is to analyze the outcome of extracorporeal shock wave treatment (ESWT) in chronic resistant plantar fascitis. Methods: In the present study, Variations in symptoms were evaluated by visual analogue scale (VAS) Results: Results revealed that mild decrease of VAS was seen just after the end of the treatment, but a significant reduction was seen after one month.  Conclusion: ESWT, thus shockwave therapy seems a safe alternative for management of chronic plantar fasciitis.