West Bengal Foot Function Study

Study summary

A study at Mahesh Bhattacharyya Homeopathic Medical College Hospital in India involving 75 patients with plantar fasciitis.

What is commonly claimed

Mechanical foot pain (thickening and fibrosis) is purely structural and cannot be addressed pharmacologically by homeopathy.

What the study actually found

There was significant success in the Foot Function Index (FFI) questionnaire following homeopathic treatment, with improvements in pain, disability, and activity limitation.

Key findings

• Significant improvement in Foot Function Index scores.
• Reduction in structural foot pain and disability.
• Effective non-invasive management of fibrosis-related pain.