What is it about?
In this prospective randomized clinical trial, we investigated the efficacy of the combination of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (r-ESWT) and kinesiotape (KT) in the treatment of plantar fasciitis (PF). We investigated the acute effects of these two treatment combinations on pain, foot function, and flexibility.
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Why is it important?
Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (r-ESWT) is accepted as one of the most effective treatment modalities for plantar fasciitis (PF). Also kinesio taping (KT) applicationis effective for the treatment of PF. However, there is not enough evidence about the effectiveness of the combination of these two modalities in the treatment of PF. Adding KT to r-ESWT application did not create an additional pain relieving effect, on the contrary, resulted in less improvement in activity limitation. This may be related to the fact that KT application to the sole and heel region creates a hard surface on the heel. r-ESWT application may be more beneficial in PF where activity limitation are prominent.
Perspectives
I hope this article is helpful to athletes and athlete support personnel suffering from plantar fasciitis.
Tugba Kocahan
University of Health Sciences, Gulhane Faculty of Medicine, Ankara/Türkiye
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This page is a summary of: Can kinesio tape negatively affect the treatment by creating a hard floor in plantar fasciitis treatment? A randomized clinical trial, PLOS One, May 2025, PLOS,
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0322397.
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