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Orthospec™ vs. Placebo for the treatment of Chronic Proximal Plantar Fasciitis

To demonstrate efficacy and safety of the Orthospec™ ESWT device for the treatment of chronic heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis. Download this study.

Orthospec™ Study Synopsis

During the clinical trial of the Orthospec, 196 patients were screened and 172 randomized to either the Orthospec treatment or Placebo. 168 patients were included in the final analysis. The main goal of the study was to assess the improvement of patients’ heel pain measured by the Visual Analog Scale (pain score) Download this study.

ESWT VS. Placebo for the treatment of Chronic Proximal Plantar Fasciitis

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy versus placebo for the treatment of chronic proximal plantar fasciitis: results of a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded, multicenter intervention trial Download this study