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  1. Martin P Schwellnus
  1. University of Cape Town, South Africa

https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.2010.073767

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    Does the use of orthoses improve self-reported pain and function measures in patients with plantar fasciitis? A meta-analysis

    1. Lee SY,
    2. McKeon P,
    3. Hertel J
    . Phys Ther Sport 2009;10:12–18.
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    Background

    Among many treatment options for plantar fascial injury, foot orthoses are included—the efficacy of orthoses in reducing pain and improving function for this condition has been investigated.

    Research question/s

    Do foot orthoses improve self-reported pain and function in patients with plantar fasciitis?

    Methodology

    Experimental procedure: This meta-analysis was conducted after identifying six studies that met the inclusion criteria (only randomised controlled trials or prospective cohort studies, subjects with plantar fasciitis at recruitment, self-reported pain and/or function were assessed, data included reporting of means, SD and sample sizes). Efficacy on pain and function was compared against night splint use, and over three periods (>6 weeks, 6–12 weeks and >12 weeks).

    Measures of outcome: % improvement in pain and function.

    Main finding/s

    Conclusion/s

    In a meta analysis of six studies, foot …

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