Effects of Kinesio Taping and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in the Calcaneal Spur

Effects of Kinesio Taping Versus Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Pain in the Treatment of Calcaneal Spur: A Retrospective Clinical Study

The term "heel pain" is used to describe a common, painful condition that is localized in the plantar part of the heel and worsens when weight is placed on the heel. Patients with heel pain are more likely to have thickened plantar fascia, abnormal plantar fascia tissue, thicker plantar heel fat pad, and calcaneal spur. Calcaneal spurs are bony protrusions that typically occur just in front of the medial calcaneal tuberosity. Systemic medical treatments, physical therapy agents, exercise and local injections are often applied for heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis and calcaneal spur.

This study is to examine the effects of ESWT and kinesio taping on pain and other clinical outcomes in patients with calcaneal spurs.

The responses of patients who underwent ESWT or kinesio taping due to calcaneal spur before and after treatment will be compared. Pain, functionality and quality of life are the clinical parameters compared.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged 18 years and over with heel pain
• A calcaneal spur seen on foot radiographs

Exclusion Criteria:

• Those who had received a steroid injection into the heel within the past three months
• Those who had experienced trauma or surgery to the foot and ankle within the past six months
• Those with a rheumatic disease affecting the foot and ankle (e.g., spondyloarthritis)
• Those with open wounds or infections in the area to be treated with lesions.