Shockwave therapy combined with local vibration is effective in relieving heel pain due to plantar fasciitis. This has been shown by a published study. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine (JRM).
Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that occurs when the plantar fascia, the connective tissue that supports the arch of the foot, becomes inflamed. Treatment includes anti-inflammatory medications, stretching, steroids, and shock wave therapy (ESWT). Despite its proven effectiveness, shockwave therapy is difficult to use due to increased pain, especially in cases of long-term inflammation.
If sound waves are used in shock wave therapy, shallow mechanical action is used in local vibration therapy (for example, using a massage gun). In a new study, scientists showed that combining these methods could reduce the side effects of shockwave therapy.
34 volunteers participated in the experiment. They were divided into two groups. One received a combination of shockwave therapy and local vibration (LV) technique, and the other received shockwave therapy alone. After five weeks, the first group showed a more significant reduction in plantar fascia thickness; This shows that inflammation is reduced. The patients themselves reported that the pain was significantly reduced and that the procedures were well tolerated.
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