Is Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) better than InterX (NIN) in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis ?

The short answer is No! Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is not better than InterX (NIN) in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis InterX Treatment was effective in more than 90% of cases on reducing pain and improving functional mobility, while reducing the intake of pain and anti-inflammatory medication. The full published journal is available here https://www.jfas.org/article/S1067-2516(17)30158-8/fulltext Conclusion…

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What happens in an Initial Consultation and Assessment of Plantar Fasciitis at Energy Medicine Stratford upon Avon?

A Structured Medical History will be required and any obvious trigger event for the plantar fasciitis, like a fall, or a change in exercise like couch to 5KM. Most cases of Plantar Fasciitis do not have an easily identifiable trigger event or trauma. Physical Examination Techniques The physical examination aims to confirm the clinical suspicion…

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Plantar Fasciitis Footwear

What footwear is the number one question I get asked in my Energy Medicine Clinic and online with my Plantar Fasciitis Rehabilitation Programme. It makes perfect sense, we are all active every day and with plantar fasciitis reminding you every time you stand up or walk it’s no wonder. I used to answer that question…

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Heel Spurs

Strictly these are not a cause of plantar fasciitis they tend to be a progression once you have plantar fasciitis and maybe a residual change from previous bouts of plantar fasciitis. A heel spur is a bony projection from the heel bone to the fascia to help with the connection to the fascia and improve…

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What is Plantar Fasciitis

You’ve got this pain in your heel, especially first thing in the morning, that just won’t go away. What’s causing it? You have Plantar Fasciitis! Plantar Fasciitis is damage and inflammation of the fascia in your heel – that’s what the -it is part means. Research is mixed for what is going on in the…

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What Are The Symptoms Of Plantar Fasciitis

The most common symptom of plantar fasciitis is pain on the bottom, inside part of your heel after periods of rest. If that is what you are experiencing then you have plantar fasciitis You may feel the pain differently to what is described on the internet. It could be sharp; it could be dull and…

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What Are The Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis

The most common symptom of Plantar Fasciitis is pain on the bottom, inside part of your heel after periods of rest. If that is what you are experiencing then you have Plantar Fasciitis! You may feel the pain differently to what is described on the internet. It could be sharp; it could be dull and…

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What is Plantar Fasciitis

You’ve got this pain in your heel, especially first thing in the morning, that just won’t go away. What’s causing it? You have Plantar Fasciitis! Plantar Fasciitis is damage and inflammation of the fascia in your heel – that’s what the -it is part means. Research is mixed for what is going on in the…

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