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Wheatgrass cream no more effective than placebo for plantar fasciitis

Discussion in 'General Issues and Discussion Forum' started by Hylton Menz, Dec 15, 2005.

  1. Hylton Menz

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    Recently completed research from the Musculoskeletal Research Centre, La Trobe University:

    Wheatgrass cream no more effective than placebo for heel pain

    A randomised controlled trial of 80 people with heel pain conducted by MRC researchers Mark Young, A/Prof Jill Cook and Dr Kate Webster found no significant differences between a wheatgrass cream and a placebo with respect to main outcomes of first-step pain or foot function. Both groups improved significantly from baseline to 6 weeks, and these improvements were maintained at 12 weeks. These findings indicate that the topical application of wheatgrass cream is no more effective than a placebo cream for the treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis and suggest that the condition may be self-limiting (link...)​

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  2. admin

    admin Administrator Staff Member

    Thanks Hylton - This is a good case study of a clinical belief being put to bed by a good RCT.

    Do a Google search for wheatgrass and plantar fasciitis and see what you get:
    http://www.wheatgrassprofessional.info/pf_pilot.htm
    http://www.gbgusa.com/subduedinfo/facts/November2003.html
    http://www.greenbarley.com/wheatgrassactive.html
     
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    Articles:
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    Its now published

    The effect of topical wheatgrass cream on chronic plantar fasciitis: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Young MA, Cook JL, Webster KE
    Complement Ther Med. 2006 Mar;14(1):3-9
     
  4. krome

    krome Active Member

    Nice to see some good sound evidence.
     
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