Plantar Fasciitis
Source: Clinical Research
Protocol for plantar fasciitis targeting the calcaneal insertion, mid-plantar fascia, and surrounding tissue. NIR wavelengths penetrate through the thick plantar skin to reach the inflamed fascia.
Protocol Parameters
| Condition | Plantar Fasciitis |
| Wavelengths | 810nm, 830nm, 850nm |
| Dosage | 4-8 J per point, 3-4 points |
| Irradiance | 50-100 mW/cm² |
| Duration | 30-60 seconds per point |
| Frequency | 3x per week for 4-8 weeks |
| Body Zone | feet |
| Evidence Level | Moderate |
Mechanism of Action
PBM reduces inflammation at the fascial insertion on the calcaneus, promotes organized collagen repair in the degenerative fascia, and modulates pain signaling. The anti-inflammatory effect addresses the chronic inflammatory-degenerative process underlying plantar fasciitis.
Key Studies
- Jastifer et al. (2014) - PBM for plantar fasciitis
- Kiritsi et al. (2010) - US-guided laser for plantar fasciitis
Treatment Tips
- *Target the calcaneal insertion point primarily
- *Treat along the medial band of the plantar fascia
- *Combine with stretching, orthotics, and night splints
- *NIR wavelengths preferred due to thick plantar tissue
Contraindications
- !Plantar fascia rupture
- !Active foot infection
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Research Basis
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