Infrared for plantar fasciitis

NewsBot · Mar 5, 2013

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Outcome of plantar fasciitis treatment using monochrome infrared irradiation.
Reeboonlap N, Satitsmithpong N, Phisitkul P, Charakorn K.
J Med Assoc Thai. 2012 Oct;95 Suppl 10:S147-50.

BACKGROUND:
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. Conservative treatment yields a good result, but it takes long time to accomplish the goal. Physical therapy modality, i.e. Infrared ray is one of the options that maybe help for quicker recovery.

OBJECTIVE:
To study the results of infrared rays for the treatment of plantar fasciitis.

MATERIAL AND METHOD:
70 patients with diagnosis of plantar fasciitis at Phramongkutklao Hospital were divided in 2 groups. First group received a conservative treatment by NSAIDS, achiles tendon stretching. The second group is like the first group, with addition of infrared rays. The pain was measured at initial and 6 months post treatment using visual analog scale (VAS).

RESULTS:
In control group, 34 from 39 feet had lower VAS at 6 months, from 8.41 to 5.28. In the studied group, 35 from 44 feet had lower VAS at 6 months, from 8.70 to 3.38. No patient had the worse symptoms since the using of infrared rays.

CONCLUSION:
Application of infrared rays for the treatment of plantar fasciitis is effective. Infrared rays are safe and easy to use.
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mike weber · Mar 5, 2013

Would have been good to see a device in the control group

NewsBot · Jun 4, 2013

Effects of Light on Pain and Function in Patients with Plantar Fasciitis: A Pilot Study
J. Stephen Guffey, Penny Head, Amy Bowman, Anna Kaloghirou
Journal of Athletic Medicine Vol 1, No 1 (2013)

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine whether a combination of visible (624 nm) and infrared (850 nm) light could improve outcomes when added to a typical treatment program to treat plantar fasciitis.

Methods: Fourteen subjects with plantar fasciitis were randomly assigned to two groups. Both groups received heat, electrical stimulation, soft tissue mobilization and stretching exercises. One group (experimental) also received the combination light energy. The interventions proceeded two times weekly for 4 weeks. Pre and post-intervention measures of Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score and Foot Function Index (FFI) score were used to evaluate intervention effectiveness.

Results: Both groups improved on VAS and FFI scores. The experimental group improved 2.9 MCID units on the FFI and 3.53 MCID units on the VAS. The control group improved 1.5 MCID units on the FFI and 2.8 MCID units on the VAS.

Conclusion: While the conservative treatment program employed resulted in improvements in both groups, the addition of the combined 624 nm and 850 nm light provided a greater clinical level of improvement in function and pain when compared to the basic conservative program alone.
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NewsBot · May 18, 2021

Effects of the infrared laser on classical ballerinas' feet: Analysis of plantar foot and static balance
Fernanda Rossi Paolillo et al
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2021 Apr;26:246-252

Background and purpose: Overuse injuries and painful symptoms in athletes and dancers (especially classical ballerinas) may lead to reduced functional performance. However, laser application may reduce pain and increase physical conditioning. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the immediate and long-term effects of infrared laser on classical ballerinas' feet.

Methods: Eight female adults who perform classical ballet training and feel pain in their foot, but report no injuries in the last 6 months participated in the study. Infrared laser (808 nm) was applied on ballerina's feet twice a week during three months. The laser parameters utilized were 100 mW average optical power and spot size of 0.04 cm2 applied during 1 min, leading to 6 J and 125 J/cm2 per point. Thermography, algometry and unipodal static standing balance test were performed.

Results: There was a significant increase in plantar arch temperature (1.6 °C for center and 2.3 °C for border, p < 0.05) immediately after laser treatment for all ballerinas. The pressure pain thresholds (PPT) were significantly increased for 5 of 7 analyzed sites (p < 0.05). Regarding to the static standing balance, the time on one-foot showed a significant increases (from 23 ± 12 s to 34 ± 13 s, p < 0.05) only when the test was performed on the left foot (support foot).

Conclusion: Then, there were pain relief and improvement of functional performance in ballerinas. The possible mechanism of laser action in reducing pain and thus enhancing performance, like higher blood flow of foot due to an increase of cutaneous temperature, will be discussed.
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