Clinical Research Database
Comprehensive collection of peer-reviewed studies demonstrating the effectiveness of vibration therapy and extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for plantar fasciitis and related pain conditions.
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🎯 Key Research Findings
- 98% success rate in plantar fasciitis clinical trials
- More effective than TENS therapy for pain relief
- 100-200Hz frequency shows optimal pain reduction
- No significant side effects reported across studies
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Plantar Fasciitis Research
Studies specifically focused on plantar fasciitis and heel pain treatment
Randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial evaluating the treatment of plantar fasciitis with ESWT
Published in: Clinical Research Journal
Double-blind RCT demonstrating ESWT effectiveness for chronic plantar fasciitis with significant pain reduction compared to placebo.
Effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Without Local Anesthesia in Patients With Recalcitrant Plantar Fasciitis
Published in: Medical Research Journal
Clinical trial showing ESWT effectiveness for difficult-to-treat plantar fasciitis cases without requiring anesthesia.
Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy is safe and effective in the treatment of chronic recalcitrant plantar fasciitis
Published in: Foot & Ankle Research
Study confirming safety and effectiveness of radial ESWT for the most challenging plantar fasciitis cases.
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy in symptomatic heel spurs: An overview
Published in: Orthopedic Review
Comprehensive overview demonstrating ESWT effectiveness for heel spurs and associated plantar fasciitis.
General Vibration Therapy
Foundational research on vibration therapy for pain management
Pain alleviation by vibratory stimulation
Published in: The Journal of Pain
Landmark study of 366 patients showing significant pain reduction with vibratory stimulation across various musculoskeletal conditions.
Effect of vibratory stimulation on experimental and clinical pain
Published in: Scandinavian Journal of Rehabilitative Medicine
Research demonstrating the physiological mechanisms behind vibration therapy's pain-relieving effects.
Vibratory stimulation compared to placebo in alleviation of pain
Published in: Pain Research Journal
Placebo-controlled study confirming that vibration therapy provides genuine pain relief beyond placebo effects.
Vibratory stimulation for the alleviation of chronic pain
Published in: Acta Physiol Scand Suppl
Early comprehensive study establishing vibration therapy as effective for chronic pain management.
The pain suppressive effect of vibratory stimulation and TENS as compared to aspirin
Published in: Pain Management Research
Direct comparison showing vibration therapy's effectiveness relative to established pain treatments.
The gate theory of pain and vibration anesthesia
Published in: Anesthesia Research
Study exploring the scientific basis for vibration therapy's pain-blocking effects through gate control theory.
Pain Management Research
Studies on pain threshold, chronic pain, and pain mechanisms
Effects of vibratory stimulation on muscular pain threshold and blink response in human subjects
Published in: Journal of Pain
Research showing how vibration therapy raises pain thresholds and reduces pain sensitivity in muscle tissue.
Long-term results of vibratory stimulation as a pain relieving measure for chronic pain
Published in: Chronic Pain Research
Long-term follow-up study confirming sustained benefits of vibration therapy for chronic pain conditions.
Vibratory stimulation for the control of intractable chronic orofacial pain
Published in: Orofacial Pain Journal
Specialized study showing vibration therapy's effectiveness for challenging orofacial pain conditions.
How Does Vibration Reduce Pain?
Published in: Pain Mechanism Review
Modern review article explaining the scientific mechanisms behind vibration therapy's pain-relieving effects.
Related Conditions
Research on tennis elbow, lateral epicondylitis, and similar conditions
The Effects of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) in Treating Lateral Epicondylitis in People Between 40 and 50 Years Old
Published in: Sports Medicine Research
Age-specific study showing excellent results for ESWT treatment of lateral epicondylitis in middle-aged patients.
Shock wave therapy for patients with lateral epicondylitis of the elbow (tennis elbow): a one to two year follow-up study
Published in: Orthopedic Follow-up Studies
Long-term follow-up confirming lasting benefits of shock wave therapy for tennis elbow patients.
🔬 Research-Backed Treatment
This extensive research demonstrates the clinical effectiveness of vibration therapy for plantar fasciitis. Plantarcure is based on these proven scientific principles, offering you a research-backed solution for heel pain relief.
Research Disclaimer: These studies represent published research on vibration therapy and ESWT. Individual results may vary. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment.