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Shock Wave Therapy Is A Plantar Fasciitis Treatment That Might Speed Your Healing

Plantar fasciitis is a painful foot condition that can take months to clear up, even with treatment. Your podiatrist might try treatments such as a night splint, steroid injections, physical therapy, and orthotics, but if those don't help, your doctor might recommend shock wave treatments. These have been effective at relieving pain and assisting in healing for many people, but they don't always work for everyone. Here's how this plantar fasciitis treatment works. Read More 

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Treating a Wound

Several years ago, my father-in-law underwent surgery to repair damage to his intestines caused by Crohn’s disease. Unfortunately, during the surgery, my father-in-law sustained nerve damage to both of his feet. Recently, this nerve damage caused him to suffer a painful open wound on his left foot. Because his general practitioner didn’t know what to do about the wound, he sent my spouse’s father to a podiatrist. This professional recommended my father-in-law wear a cast on his foot until the wound completely healed. On this blog, I hope you will discover the most common ways podiatrists can treat foot injuries and help you manage foot pain.

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