The Effect of Low Dose Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) on Plantar Fasciitis: A Trial Study in Queen Mary Hospital

Background/Purpose: To assess the efficacy of low-energy extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for the treatment of plantar fasciitis. Methods: This was a prospective case series study that was performed at the Department of Orthopaedics, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong. Twenty-one symptomatic feet...

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Main Authors: Yik-Cheung Samuel Wan, Wai Hung Chester Lie, Cheuk Ting Terence Pun, Yuen Ha Rita Lam, Chui San Maggie Ng, Tze Pui Ng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2015-12-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210491715000391