Expression of Concern on "Effect of radial shock wave and ultrasound therapy combined with traditional physical therapy exercises on foot function and dorsiflexion range in plantar fasciitis: a prospective randomized clinical trial".

The Editor in Chief and the Publisher are issuing an expression of concern regarding the following article: K.Z. Fouda, Z.A. Ali, R.T. Elshorbagy, H.M. Eladl. Effect of radial shock wave and ultrasound therapy combined with traditional physical therapy exercises on foot function and dorsiflexion range in plantar fasciitis: a prospective randomized clinical trial. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2023; 27 (9): 3823-3832-DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202305_32287-PMID: 37203806. Post-publication concerns have been raised regarding the statistical distribution of the baseline data reported in the randomized trial, specifically the unusually high similarity and low dispersion of baseline characteristics across the three study groups. The Journal has contacted the authors to request clarification and supporting information; however, no response has been received. As a result, the Editors are currently unable to fully assess the reliability of the study's findings. Pending clarification, readers are advised to interpret the results of this study with caution. This notice will be updated should further information become available. The Publisher apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. https://www.europeanreview.org/article/32287.