Evaluation Effects of Laser Therapy and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy with Clinical Parameters and Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis in Patients with Spondyloarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Joint Authors
Armagan Alpturker, Kezban
Cerrahoglu, Ayse Beyhan Lale
Orguc, Ihsan Sebnem
Source
International Journal of Rheumatology
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-08-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is applied in the conservative treatment of inflammatory plantar fasciitis, which is also a characteristic feature of spondyloarthritis (SpA) (Gill, 1997 and Roxas, 2005).
We determined and compared the effectiveness of LLLT and ESWT using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Methods.
This study is a prospective, randomized, comparative, single-blind clinical study.
Voluntarily followed 40 patients with the diagnosis of SpA and having pain at the heels at least for 6 months.
Patients were divided randomly into two treatment groups.
One group undertook 14 sessions of infrared Ga-Al-As LLLT, and the other group undertook 3 sessions ESWT.
Feet functions of the patients were evaluated by American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) and Roles and Maudsley Scoring; VAS was evaluated for foot pain and function.
In clinical assessment, disease activity was carried out by applying the BASDAI, the functional assessment was evaluated through the BASFI, and the patient quality of life was evaluated through the ASQoL; enthesitis was scored according to MASES assessment, performed before and at 1 month after treatment.
The thickness of the plantar fascia was measured with MRI before and 1 month after treatment.
Results.
Compared with the pretherapy, progress in the feet function by AOFAS and Roles-Maudsley scoring and decrease in VAS levels were statistically significant in both groups (p<0.001).
Only the VAS exercise score was superior to LLLT (p<0.05).
The thickness of the plantar fascia had decreased significantly on MRI in all two groups.
Conclusion.
The treatment of plantar fasciitis with LLLT and ESWT was more successful in pain improvement and functional outcomes with the dose, frequency, and duration used in our study.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Armagan Alpturker, Kezban& Cerrahoglu, Ayse Beyhan Lale& Orguc, Ihsan Sebnem. 2020. Evaluation Effects of Laser Therapy and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy with Clinical Parameters and Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis in Patients with Spondyloarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of Rheumatology،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1173978
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Armagan Alpturker, Kezban…[et al.]. Evaluation Effects of Laser Therapy and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy with Clinical Parameters and Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis in Patients with Spondyloarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of Rheumatology No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1173978
American Medical Association (AMA)
Armagan Alpturker, Kezban& Cerrahoglu, Ayse Beyhan Lale& Orguc, Ihsan Sebnem. Evaluation Effects of Laser Therapy and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy with Clinical Parameters and Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis in Patients with Spondyloarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of Rheumatology. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1173978
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1173978