Plantar fasciitis (PF), a common musculoskeletal disorder affecting the heel, presents treatment challenges due to the cost and pain associated with traditional extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT). In a randomized controlled trial, Sahmyook University researchers introduced a novel approach which combined local vibration with ESWT. This method proved more effective in treating the PF condition and caused less pain to the participants compared to conventional ESWT.