Evaluation of the efficacy of trigger points combined with extracorporeal shock waves in the treatment of plantar fasciitis: heel temperature and plantar pressure

Abstract Background Plantar fasciitis (PF) is the most common cause of heel pain. Among conservative treatments, extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is considered effective for refractory PF. Studies have shown that applying ESWT to the trigger points (TrPs) in the triceps surae may play an imp...

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Main Authors: Bo Wang, Xiao-Lei Wang, Yan-Tao Ma, Wei Wu, Yong-Jun Zheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-024-07296-2