족저근막염에 대한 수기 치료의 효과

Manual Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis

Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of Manual therapy(MT) for plantar fasciitis. Methods Using nine electronic databases, we selected 10 randomized controlled trials(RCTs) that applied MT for plantar fasciitis and conducted a meta-analysis. The risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias tool. Results Meta-analysis showed statitically significant results for MT in terms of lower extremity functional scale(LEFS) and numeric pain rating scale(NPRS) compared to other treatment groups(p<0.005). Conclusions Findings suggest that MT is a safe and non-invasive, promising option for managing PF. Further studies such as well-designed, risk-controlled RCTs are re- quired to support our findings.