Objectives Physicians often refer patients with musculoskeletal conditions to physical
therapy. However, it is unclear to what extent physical therapists' treatment choices align …

Objective: To assess if manual therapy (MT) in the treatment of plantar fasciitis (PF) patients
improves pain and function more effectively than other interventions. Methods: A systematic …

Background The objectives of this study were to estimate the population prevalence and
distribution of plantar heel pain in mid-to-older age groups, examine associations with …

This study provides prevalence estimates of plantar fasciitis in US adults, as well as the
types and frequencies of pharmaceutical treatment specifically for this pain. Data are from …

Study Design Randomized, single-blinded, multi-center, parallel-group trial. Objectives To
compare the effects of adding electrical dry needling into a program of manual therapy …

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries in runners and jumpers,
with a higher incidence in females. However, mechanisms underlying sex-associated …

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the effect of radial shock wave and ultrasound
therapy combined with traditional physical therapy on foot function and range of motion in …

Purpose. Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a degeneration of the plantar fascia. There are different
forms of treatment for PF. Conservative treatment stands out as the main method of choice …

Background: Plantar fasciitis (PF) is one of the most common causes of plantar heel pain.
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of three different treatment approaches in the …

Background: Ultrasound is a widely used diagnostic tool for patients with plantar fasciitis.
However, the lack of standardization during the measurement for plantar fascia thickness …