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Plantar fasciitis

By victoria@zestahp.co.ukPosted on 26th November 20191st January 2021Posted in Musculoskeletal, Podiatry, Shockwave, UltrasoundTagged foot pain, heel pain, plantar faciitis

We use the term Plantar fasciitis to describe a type heel pain. Which results from the deterioration of your plantar fascia. However, today we prefer to call it plantar heel pain syndrome or plantar fasciopathy. Plantar fasciitis symptoms. Plantar fasciitis is characterised either firstly by initial step pain or secondly by a pain on weight-bearing […]

Why shockwave?

By victoria@zestahp.co.ukPosted on 20th November 20191st January 2021Posted in Musculoskeletal, Podiatry, ShockwaveTagged foot, foot pain, heel pain, plantar fasciiits

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ECSWT) Shockwave therapy is used in the treatment of heel pain and tendon injuries. The latest research in shockwave reveals it to be as effective for plantar fasciitis as a corticosteroid injection and is very helpful for achilles tendonitis. Its use is supported by the National Institute of Clinical Health and Excellence […]