Electrolysis in Patients With Chronic Plantar Fasciitis

Launched by WROCLAW UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND SPORT SCIENCES · Nov 4, 2024

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This clinical trial is exploring how different levels of electrolysis treatment can help people with chronic plantar fasciitis, a condition that causes persistent pain in the heel. Specifically, the study will compare high-intensity electrolysis with low-intensity electrolysis to see which one is more effective at reducing pain and stiffness in the heel area. Researchers want to find out if the stronger treatment leads to better pain relief and improved muscle properties compared to the milder treatment.

To join the study, participants must be 18 years or older and have been experiencing heel pain for at least three months due to chronic plantar fasciitis. This means they may feel pain when they first get out of bed in the morning or after sitting for a while. However, people with certain conditions, previous foot surgeries, or those who have recently received foot treatments will not be eligible. If selected, participants will receive one of the two types of electrolysis treatment and will be monitored for changes in pain and muscle stiffness over time.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • age 18 years or older,
• • unilateral heel pain lasting longer than 3 months,
• • a clinical diagnosis of chronic plantar fasciitis according to the clinical practice guidelines of the Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), i.e., sudden onset of pain on the plantar surface of the heel after a period of non-weight bearing, pain that is worse in the morning with the first step, and tenderness to palpation at the proximal attachment site of the plantar fascia.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • previous lower extremity surgery,
• • the presence of positive neurological signs consistent with nerve root compression,
• • any medical conditions causing heel pain, such as rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, or peripheral neuropathy,
• • receipt of any foot treatment within the past 6 weeks.