Table 1.
Characteristics of patients randomised to receive either extracorporeal shock wave therapy or placebo for chronic plantar fasciitis. Values are numbers (percentages) of patients unless stated otherwise
| Characteristic | Therapy group (n=135) | Placebo group (n=136) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex: | ||
| Male | 37 (27) | 30 (22) |
| Female | 98 (73) | 106 (78) |
| Foot affected: | ||
| Right | 63 (47) | 65 (48) |
| Left | 72 (53) | 71 (52) |
| Mean (SD) age (years) | 53.1 (10.8) | 52.9 (10.8) |
| Mean (SD) body mass index (kg/m2) | 29.4 (4.9) | 29.7 (4.8) |
| Median (range)* history of heel pain (months) | 13 (10-24) | 13 (9-24) |
| Median (range)* conservative treatment (months) | 12 (8-18) | 11 (8-21.5) |
*
First quarter to third quarter.