Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
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J Am Podiatr Med Assoc · Sep 2011
The correlation between plantar fascia thickness and symptoms of plantar fasciitis.
The purpose of this study was to determine whether changes in plantar fascia thickness are a reliable gauge of efficacy of treatment protocols for plantar fasciitis. ⋯ This study provides evidence that changing thickness of the plantar fascia is a valid objective measurement to assess effectiveness of new or existing treatment protocols.