Effect of Combined Taping Therapy and Acupuncture on Plantar Fasciitis Pain
Journal · Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)
Original authors · Ko HJ, Yang JM, Shin BC, et al.
DOI · 10.13048/jkm.23062
Summary
Fifty-six patients with plantar fasciitis were compared between a taping monotherapy group and a combined taping-acupuncture group. The combined treatment group showed significantly greater reduction in first-step morning pain after 4 weeks.
Key figures
Pain Reduction Rate
74%
Number of Participants
56 subjects
Conclusion
The combination of taping therapy and acupuncture is effective in alleviating the characteristic morning pain of plantar fasciitis.
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