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Massage Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis Pain

Massage Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis Pain

Does research support the benefits of massage therapy for the treatment of plantar fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of a thick band of tissue called the plantar fascia and is one of the most common causes of heel pain.

A study looking at the effects of massage therapy on pain and functional limitations in a patient with plantar fasciitis found massage therapy may decrease pain and functional impairments.

The patient received Swedish massage, hydrotherapy, stretches, and myofascial release and within 5 weeks the pain and functional impairments decreased.

The results of this study indicate the benefits of massage therapy for pain and functional impairment in patients with plantar fasciitis.

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