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Efficacy of Foot Orthoses for the Treatment of Plantar Heel Pain
Full Title
Efficacy of foot orthoses for the treatment of plantar heel pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Summary
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated randomized controlled trials comparing foot orthoses with control interventions, including no treatment, sham orthoses, and other conservative therapies. The analysis found no significant difference in short-term pain relief between custom, prefabricated, and sham orthoses. Functional outcomes were similarly unaffected. The study concludes that foot orthoses are not superior to sham or conservative treatments in managing plantar heel pain.