Objectives: To determine if, in the short term, acetic acid and dexamethasone iontophoresis combined with LowDye (low-Dye) taping are effective in treating the symptoms of plantar fasciitis. Methods: ...

Stretching the Achilles tendon is generally included in most treatment plans for plantar fasciitis. Pfeffer and colleagues [8] looked at stretching as the only treatment: 72% of patients assigned to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the thick band of tissue that connects the heel to the toes — and it can be quite painful.

Last week, we discussed the reasons people develop plantar fasciitis and the causation of this painful condition. However, we did not delve much into the treatment. This week, we are going to talk ...

Plantar fasciitis can heal in a few weeks if you ice, stretch and massage the foot. Podiatrists also recommend the best shoes ...

If you’re experiencing a stabbing or burning pain in your heel or arch, a common condition known as plantar fasciitis could be the culprit. And when it flares up, every step can be painful. Wondering ...