A randomized controlled trial of a supervised self-administered program for chronic plantar fasciitis
Vitsarut Buttagat, Yadanuch Boonyaratana, Sujittra Kluayhomthong, Sulukkana Noiprasert, Petcharat Keawduangdee, Pattanasin Areeudomwong · 2025
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Vitsarut Buttagat and co-authors trial a self-care program for chronic heel pain in 2025. Plantar fasciitis is the top cause of lasting heel pain, and exercise plus massage are standard first care. A combined do-it-yourself program under light supervision had not been tested.
Sixty-four patients were split evenly between the program and a self-care leaflet. The program mixed foot strengthening, stretching, and Thai self-massage with a stick, three days a week for four weeks. Pain, pressure tolerance, ankle bend, and foot function were scored at start, week four, and week eight. Therapists watched sessions for safety and adherence in the community setting.
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| CREATOR | Vitsarut Buttagat, Yadanuch Boonyaratana, Sujittra Kluayhomthong, Sulukkana Noiprasert, Petcharat Keawduangdee, Pattanasin Areeudomwong |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2025 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 32 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |