Efficacy of electroacupuncture plus warm needling therapy for plantar heel pain: a randomised waitlist-controlled trial
Ho LF, Guo Y, Ching JYL, Chan KL, Tsang PH, Wong MH, Chen M, Chen L, Ng BFL, Lin ZX · Acupuncture in Medicine · 2020 August 20
DOI 10.1177/0964528420946048
Objective
To investigate the therapeutic effects of electroacupuncture plus warm needling (EAWN) therapy on pain and foot function in adults with plantar heel pain (PHP).
Conclusions
Our findings suggest that EAWN therapy can relieve pain and improve function in middle-aged and older adults with PHP. Therefore, it could be a valuable treatment alternative for this condition.
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