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47f. cortisone shot,ultrasound tx, orthotics, nite splint. cant get rid of p.fascitis. x-ray, us neg for tears. runner. anything else i can try?
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Difficult: Still running or performing impact exercises? - stop Ice massage, rolling, lacrosse ball. Custom orthotics. Repeat steroid injection Consider laser treatment Plantar fasciitis can often be a nagging injury and slow to respond/resolve.
Answered 5/1/2018
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