Table 6 -.
Patient distribution according to intensity of pain in calcaneus obtained by Fischer’s algometer in Group 1 (conventional physiotherapy) and Group 2 (shockwave physiotherapy) before the treatment, immediately afterwards, and three months later
| Fischer’s algometer (calcaneus) | Group 1 (24 feet treated)
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Group 2 (26 feet treated)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation 1 | Evaluation 2 | Evaluation 3 | Evaluation 1 | Evaluation 2 | Evaluation 3 | |
| Up to 4 kg (very poor) | 5 (21%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 6 (23%) | 1 (4%) | 0 (0%) |
| > 4–6 kg (poor) | 8 (33%) | 1 (4%) | 0 (0%) | 11 (42%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| > 6–8 kg (regular) | 9 (38%) | 5 (21%) | 2 (8%) | 6 (23%) | 4 (15%) | 0 (0%) |
| > 8–10 kg (good) | 2 (8%) | 8 (33%) | 1 (4%) | 3 (12%) | 6 (23%) | 5 (19%) |
| Without pain | 0 (0%) | 10 (42%) | 21 (88%) | 0 (0%) | 15 (58%) | 21(81%) |
| p* | 0.000 | 0.000 | ||||
*
Friedman test – intragroup evaluation. ANOVA – intergroup evaluation – p > 0.05(N.S.). Group 1 = ten physiotherapy sessions (ultrasound and kinesiotherapy); Group 2 = three sessions of shockwave therapy. Evaluation 1 – before treatment; Evaluation 2 = immediately after treatment; Evaluation 3 = three months after treatment