Dear Anne,
A very recent clinical trial result for fasciitis
Abstract below
Mechanical Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis
A Prospective Study
Joe E. Martin, DPM
Jonathan C. Hosch, DPM
W. Preston Goforth, DPM
Randall T. Murff, DPM
D. Matt Lynch, DPM
Richard D. Odom, DPM
A randomized, prospective study was conducted to compare the effectiveness
of three individual mechanical modalities in the treatment of plantar
fasciitis. Two hundred fifty-five subjects were randomly assigned to one of
three treatment groups: custom-made orthoses, over-the-counter arch
supports, or tension night splints. Subjects were treated for 3 months, with
follow-up visits at 2, 6, and 12 weeks. No statistically significant
difference was noted among treatment groups with respect to final outcomes
based on first-step pain or pain felt during the day. However, there was a
statistically significant difference among the three groups with respect to
early patient withdrawal from the study due to continued severe pain,
noncompliance, or inability to tolerate the device. Patient compliance was
greatest with the use of custom-made orthoses. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc
91(2): 55-62, 2001)
Stephen Tucker
Senior Clinician
Podiatry Department
St.Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
41 Victoria Pde
Fitzroy, 3065
Australia
Phone :613 9288 3493 Fax : 613 9288 3528
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> From: Frank Conijn[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Reply To: PHYSIO - for physiotherapists in education and practice
> Sent: Tuesday, 27 February 2001 9:44 AM
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> Subject: Re: Fascitis
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> Dear Anne,
>
> I'm not aware of any recommended treatments, nor of any guidelines, but an
> in my opinion good article has been written on it by Michael Gross, PT,
> PhD,
> in the journal BioMechanics. It is available online, full text:
> http://www.biomech.com/current/orthoses.shtml.
>
> R.,
> Frank Conijn, PT (MT)
> The Netherlands
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Anne Mann" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: maandag 26 februari 2001 23:45
> Subject: Fascitis
>
>
> I have a patient in the nursing home that yhas fascitis. It is so
> painful she is unable to ambulate. She is 4'11" & 234#. What treatments
> are recommended?. I would appreciate your help
>
> Anne Mann
>
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