ActiPatch Plantar Fasciitis Clinical Trial

Continuous Low Energy Pulsed Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Field Therapy for the Treatment of Plantar Fasciopathy

Plantar fasciopathy is a chronic condition affecting both sedentary populations, individuals in the workplace who must stand for prolonged periods of time, and athletes. It can be disabling. There is no single accepted treatment course that is recommended in the literature.

The use of pulsed radio-frequency electromagnetic (PRFE) devices has been proposed as a treatment option in chronic soft-tissue injury due to its ability to reduce pain and inflammation.

The proposed study will investigate the efficacy of the use of a PRFE device for the treatment of chronic heel pain using a double blind randomized placebo controlled design study.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All patients with diagnosis of plantar fasciitis agreeing to participate
• Over 18 years old
• Able to wear unit and keep data up-to-date records of use
• Agree to forgo additional treatments during the study period

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who have refused, are unable to give or have withdrawn consent
• Patients with heel pain present less than 3 months