ArticlePilot and feasibility studies2019
Heavy-slow resistance training in addition to an ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection for individuals with plantar fasciopathy: a feasibility study.
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Heavy-slow Resistance Training in Addition to an Ultrasound-guided Corticosteroid Injection to Reduce Pain in Individuals With Plantar Fasciopathy: a Feasibility Study
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7 citing papers in PubMed.
- Does a corticosteroid injection plus exercise or exercise alone add to the effect of patient advice and a heel cup for patients with plantar fasciopathy? A randomised clinical trial.British journal of sports medicine · 2023Trial
- Muscle Strengthening Exercises for the Foot and Ankle: A Scoping Review Exploring Adherence to Best Practice for Optimizing Musculoskeletal Health.Journal of foot and ankle research · 2025Article
- A Scoping Review of Clinical Studies on Procedures of Ultrasound-Guided Injection to Ensure Hygiene and Safety.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Resistance Training Interventions for Lower Limb Tendinopathies: A Scoping Review of Resistance Training Reporting Content, Quality, and Scientific Implementation.Translational sports medicine · 2022Article
- Pain-guided activity modification during treatment for patellar tendinopathy: a feasibility and pilot randomized clinical trial.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2021Article
- Autoregulation in Resistance Training for Lower Limb Tendinopathy: A Potential Method for Addressing Individual Factors, Intervention Issues, and Inadequate Outcomes.Frontiers in physiology · 2021Review
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Abstract
introductionPlantar fasciopathy, characterised by plantar heel pain, affects one in ten in a lifetime. Heavy-slow resistance training (HSR) is an emerging treatment, but it often takes considerable time before the effect starts to manifest. Combining HSR with a corticosteroid injection (known for its short-term pain relief) could potentially improve outcomes in both short and long term. As this combination is yet to be investigated, we aimed to evaluate the feasibility of combining HSR with a corticosteroid injection for individuals with plantar fasciopathy before investigating the efficacy in a clinical trial. MATERIALS AND
methodsWe recruited 20 participants with plantar fasciopathy for this prospectively registered feasibility study (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03535896). Participants received an ultrasound-guided injection and performed heel raises on a step every second day for 8 weeks. To assess participant acceptability of the combined interventions and exercise compliance, we used a 7-point Likert scale dichotomised to "unacceptable" (categories 1-2) or "acceptable" (categories 3-7) and training diaries. Greater than or equal to 10/20 had to rate the combination "acceptable", ≥ 15/20 had to perform ≥ 20 training sessions, and ≥ 15/20 had to start exercising ≤ 7 days after injection to confirm feasibility.
resultsEighteen out of 20 rated the combination acceptable. Five training diaries could not be retrieved. Ten out of 15 participants performed ≥ 20 training sessions, and 15/15 started exercising ≤ 7 days after injection.
conclusionsBased on participant acceptability and time to exercise start, combining HSR with corticosteroid injection is feasible and the efficacy should be investigated in a future trial. Due to loss of 5/20 training diaries, firm conclusions regarding exercise compliance could not be drawn.
trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03535896.
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