Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy alters plantar pressure distribution in chronic plantar fasciitis: a biomechanical analysis
rESWT effectively ameliorates abnormal plantar pressure distribution in PF patients, promoting a forward shift in the pressure center and improving gait symmetry. These findings provide a biomechanical rationale for its clinical use. Future studies should incorporate patient-reported outcomes and longer follow-up to link these biomechanical changes to functional improvement.
Authors
- Tianxiang Yang
- Jun Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6383-6065)
- Tao Ma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6812-7548)
- Wei Yuan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1630-2085)
- Xueqi Liu
- Jinpeng Liang
- He Shang
- Yi Wang
- Desheng Chen
Institutions
- Xuzhou Medical College (CN)
- Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Peoples Hospital (CN)
- Ningxia Medical University (CN)
- Ningxia Medical University General Hospital (CN)
- The Fourth People's Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences
- Published
- 2026-01-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fresc.2025.1729608
- Primary Topic
- Tendon Structure and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China