Comparison of the Effectiveness of LLLT and ESWT in Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Low-level Laser Therapy and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in terms of pain, disability, activity limitation, gait speed, and cadence in patients with plantar fasciitis (PF).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Experience pain on the medial tuberosity or medial process of plantar fascia within the past one month
• Diagnosed with plantar fasciitis

Exclusion Criteria:

• arthritis in the foot or ankle
• Cardiac arrhythmia or pacemaker
• Previous foot or ankle surgery
• Cancer or tumor, acute trauma
• BMI over 40 kg/m2
• Corticosteroid injection in the last 6 months