Clinical and US assessment
edema, foot pain
EDEMA
The visual analog scale (VAS), foot function index (FFI), and ultrasonographic assessment were collected at baseline and at the 3-month follow-up. A previous study reported minimally clinically important differences (MCIDs) of each standard questionnaire among patients with foot pain, with an MCID of 9 mm for VAS and an MCID of 6.5 points for FFIAn ultrasound machine (RUSI, model Affiniti 50, Philips, NV, USA) with a broadband linear array (Model L12-3) was additionally used by the 2nd physical therapist to assess edema of the plantar fascia on the symptomatic side. Participants were evaluated in the prone lying with a neutral position of the ankle joint. A probe that was adjusted at a depth of 3 cm was placed at the plantar side over the medial tubercle of the calcaneus