Effect of extracorporeal shock wave therapy on managing heel pain

VernacularTitle:体外冲击波治疗跟痛症
Author: Hua CHANG ; Liying ZHENG ; Shurong JI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), heel pain
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2003;9(7):442-444
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: ObjectiveTo observe the effect of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) on managing heel pain. Methods22 patients were divided into 2 groups,12 cases in treatment group who accepted ESWT, 10 cases in control group.The intensity of morning pain on weight bearing, pain triggered by prolonged walking/standing, pain on tension and palpation tests were assessed by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) before and after each treatment session, including the follow-up session,3 weeks after treatment. In addition, Mayo Clinical Scoring System (MCSS) was used to evaluate the treatment outcomes. ResultsAfter 3 weeks of treatment and 3 weeks' follow-up, the intensity of pain on tension test(P<0.05)as well as that on palpation test (P<0.01)decreased, the maximum duration of prolonged walking or standing (P<0.05)and MCSS scores (P<0.05)improved. Conclusions ESWT seems to be a more effective treatment modality for managing heel pain.