EFFECT OF EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCK WAVE THERAPY ON PAIN POST CALCANEAL SPUR
Authors/Creators
- 1. Department of Basic Science, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt and Department of Basic Science, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Deraya University, New Minya, Egypt.
- 2. Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Deraya University, New Minya, Egypt.
- 3. Department of Physical Therapy for Integumentary / Faculty of Physical Therapy, Deraya University, Elminia, Egypt.
- 4. Department of Women's Health, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Deraya University, New Minya, Egypt.
- 5. Lecturer in department of physical therapy for internal medicine, chest and cardiology, Faculty of physical therapy, Deraya University, Minya, Egypt.
- 6. Department of Basic Science, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Deraya University, New Minya, Egypt
Description
Objective—To evaluate the efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave treatment (ESWT) on pain in
calcaneal spur. Methods— A single-blind randomized study was performed in which 15 patients
underwent a regular treatment Pre and post-experimental design. their ages ranged from 25 to 45
years old. They were examined before and after treatment with shock waves because of pain post
calcaneal spur. They were treated by shock wave therapy with 2000 strokes, 10 Hz frequency and 2.5
bar capacity. Two sessions/ week for 6 weeks. Variations in symptoms were evaluated by visual
analogue scale (VAS) and Serum cortisone level. Results—A significant decrease in VAS was seen.
There is a statistically significant increase in the mean cortisol level after in comparison to before
Conclusion—ESWT is safe and improves the symptoms of most patients with a painful heel, and
reduce pain.