Effect of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy of Gastrosoleus Trigger Points in Patients With Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis Clinical Trial

Official title: The Effect of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)of Gastrosoleus Trigger Points in Patients With Plantar Fasciitis

Status Enrolling by invitation

Clinical Trial Summary

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. This study will be performed in the purpose of determination the effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy of gastrosoleus trigger points in patients with plantar fasciitis

Clinical Trial Description

Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of inferior heel pain, A great variety of therapies have been reported for the treatment of plantar fasciitis including extracorporeal shock wave therapy. Gastrosoleus muscle dysfunction is one of the most common contributing factors to this disease .Despite the long history and the fact that this is a common diagnosis made in clinical practice, the exact cause and best treatment for this condition still are being explored. Although there is lack of high-quality studies demonstrating the efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy of gastrosoleus trigger points in patients with plantar fasciitis , this study will be performed to examine the effect of extracorporeal shock wave therapy of gastrosoleus trigger points in patients with plantar fasciitis ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Fasciitis
• Fasciitis, Plantar
• Plantar Fasciitis

• NCT number: NCT01786057
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
• Status: Enrolling by invitation
• Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
• Start date: November 2012
• Completion date: October 2013