Acupuncture Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial with Six Months Follow-Up
Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain. It has been suggested that some acupoints have a specific effect on heel pain. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy and specificity of acupuncture treatment for plantar fasciitis. Subjects were randomly assigned to the treatment group...
Main Authors: | Shi Ping Zhang, Tsui-Pik Yip, Qiu-Shi Li |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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Series: | Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ecam/nep186 |
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