Study finds better early results with stretching vs. shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitis

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Study finds better early results with stretching vs. shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitis

• November 11, 2010

Manual stretching exercises proved more effective than shockwave therapyfor patients dealing with symptoms of plantar fasciitis, according to a new study in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.

“The earlier you understand how stretching fits in and the earlier you learn how frequently to perform the simple plantar stretch, the less likely you will require a more invasive treatment method,” John Furia, MD, one of the study authors, stated in an American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons press release.

“Shockwave therapy has been shown to be a very effective treatment for patients with chronic plantar fasciitis. [However], acute cases are probably best treated with more simple measures,” he added in the release.

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— Orthopedics Today (@OrthoToday) 11 de noviembre de 2010