This is a study investigating treatment of plantar fasciitis (heel pain). Physicians commonly prescribe specialized orthoses (shoe inserts) to treat heel pain. This study will evaluate the reduction in heel pain associated with three types of orthoses. It is hypothesized that custom made orthoses will significantly decrease pain and improve foot function in comparison to prefabricated insoles and sham insoles.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
77
orthoses are provided for use in standardized shoes that all subjects receive
Advocate Health Care
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Scholl Foot and Ankle Center
North Chicago, Illinois, United States
Heel Pain
Overall foot pain as determined by the Foot Function Index-Revised (FFI-R) survey. Foot pain is assessed by answering 11 questions regarding foot pain experienced over the past week. Scores may range from 11 to 66. Higher scores are indicative of greater foot pain.
Time frame: baseline, one month and three months
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