Comparison of the Efficacy of Shock Wave Therapy and Laser Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis

Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female patients between 18 and 65 years of age, diagnosed with "plantar fasciitis" by anamnesis and physical examination * Complaint duration of at least 3 months * Patients who agree to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Complaint lasting less than 3 months * Injection in the heel area in the last 6 months * Use of physiotherapy modalities for the heel in the last 6 months * Bilateral complaint * Pregnancy * Malignancy * Epilepsy * History of cardiac pacemaker * Anticoagulant use * History of systemic inflammatory disease * History of lower extremity fracture or surgery * Existing open wound in the heel area * Patient hypersensitivity * Systemic infection in the patient * Uncontrolled hypertension in the patient * Patient inability to cooperate * History of neuromuscular disease affecting balance parameters * Unwillingness of the patient to participate in the study