Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Versus Ultrasound Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

This systematic review and meta-analysis by Al-Siyabi et al. compared the efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) and ultrasound therapy (UST) in treating plantar fasciitis. Analyzing data from multiple studies, the authors found that ESWT significantly reduced pain and improved functional outcomes more than UST. The review highlighted that ESWT