Use of bioceramic impregnated socks for the treatment of plantar fasciitis
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The objective of this research was to evaluate the efficacy of bioceramic impregnated socks in the pain process caused by plantar fasciitis. A qualitative and quantitative double-blind study was conducted with twenty female individuals with plantar fasciitis for more than six months, ranging from twenty-five to sixty-five years. The researchers separated the individuals into two groups (A and B) randomly and in order of arrival. Only one of the researchers knew which control group and which group used the bioceramic impregnated socks. After the research and data collection was completed, comparative statistics were prepared between the two groups. When ready, the researcher who controlled the distribution of the socks informed the other researchers which group used the socks impregnated with bioceramic. The results showed that there was a significant decrease in pain; individuals who used bioceramic-impregnated socks had a 44.3% improvement. It was concluded that bioceramic impregnated socks are effective in the treatment of pain caused by plantar fasciitis.
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