Journal of Forensic Research

Department of Nursing, University of Peloponnese, Tripoli, Greece

Publications

• Full Length Research Paper   
  The Efficacy of the Combined Ultrasound Therapy with 5% Lidocaine Medicated Patch for the Management of Plantar Fascia Tendinopathy
  Author(s): G Panoutsopoulos*, A Mitseas, D Panidis, K Tzirogiannis, Maria Polikandrioti, Ariadni M Dede, Danai A Mitsea and V Dedes
  
  Therapeutic ultrasound has been routinely used to treat tendinopathies, including plantar fascia tendinopathy. The 5% lidocaine patch is designed as a targeted peripheral analgesic to treat postherpetic neuralgia, osteoarthritis, low back pain, myofascial pain syndrome, and diabetic polyneuropathy. The present study aimed to investigate if the addition of 5% lidocaine patches between the therapeutic ultrasound sessions could improve analgesia in people suffering from plantar fascia tendinopathy. Eighty-two patients with plantar fascia tendinopathy received therapeutic ultrasound combined with 5% lidocaine patches between sessions, and fifty-six patients received therapeutic ultrasound alone. The pain intensity and functional and quality of life impairments were evaluated by the self-administered “UoP-PFQ” questionnaire pre-treatment, post-treatment, and at the 4-week follo.. Read More»
  

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