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  • Healing heel pain: Researchers explore the use of local vibration in plantar fasciitis treatment

    01/23/2024 8:14:06 PM PST · by ConservativeMind · 28 replies
    Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a common musculoskeletal, inflammatory condition, characterized by severe pain in the heel, to the extent that it limits day-to-day activities. The plantar fascia ligament, a fibrous connective tissue, supports the arch of the foot and functions as a shock absorber. With increased activity, the ligament can experience tears and damage, leading to the development of PF. Treatment for PF includes pain management through anti-inflammatory drugs, stretching exercises, night-splint therapy, steroidal medications, and extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT). While ESWT has proven to be beneficial and effective in reducing heel pain, it is expensive and has adverse...
  • Fat Injections Could Treat Plantar Fasciitis – A Common Cause of Foot Pain

    01/26/2022 5:44:08 AM PST · by Red Badger · 15 replies
    https://scitechdaily.com ^ | January 25, 2022 | By UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
    University of Pittsburgh researchers have developed a new procedure to treat a painful foot condition called plantar fasciitis. A patient’s own fat is injected into the foot via dozens of small injections in a grid pattern. VIDEO at link................ Credit: Beth Gusenoff and Jeffrey Gusenoff A novel technique that transplants a patient’s own fat into the sole of their foot could offer relief to those suffering from a common and painful condition called plantar fasciitis, according to University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers. In a pilot study, published today in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and led by a wife-and-husband...