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Will extracorporeal shock wave therapy cure my plantar fasciitis?
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
It may help: It is worth trying along with stretching exercises.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Possible: Shockwave therapy has been shown to be effective at relieving pain from plantar fasciitis in about 2/3 of patients. It works by stimulating the inflammatory cascade thus causing he body to heal itself. I also believe that stretching, good shoes, and custom orthotics are important in preventing the plantar fasciitis from returning.
Answered 10/2/2015
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It can : Not everything works for everyone - it is one of the many treatment options available for this condition.
Answered 11/6/2012
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It might!: There are no guarantees, but it's a great tool for treating plantar fasciitis, especially the chronic kind that's been going on for several months!
Answered 6/22/2013
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