The Integration of Acetic Acid Iontophoresis, Orthotic Therapy and Physical Rehabilitation for Chronic Plantar Fasciitis: A Case Study

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The Integration of Acetic Acid Iontophoresis, Orthotic Therapy and Physical Rehabilitation for Chronic Plantar Fasciitis: A Case Study
2007
Ivano A Costa, BSc (Hons), BEd, DC, FCCRS(c)* and Anita Dyson, BSc (Hons), DC, FCCRS(c)**
Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association
PubMed Central

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* Advanced Health Recovery, 117 Limestone Crescent, North York, Ontario, M3J 2R1. Tel: 416-661-0363
** Private practice, 7 Jack Court, Markham, Ontario, L3P 3R4. Tel: 416-388-4608

AbstractA 15-year-old female soccer player presented with chronic plantar fasciitis. She was treated with acetic acid iontophoresis and a combination of rehabilitation protocols, ultrasound, athletic taping, custom orthotics and soft tissue therapies with symptom resolution and return to full activities within a period of 6 weeks. She reported no significant return of symptoms post follow-up at 2 months. Acetic acid iontophoresis has shown promising results and further studies should be considered to determine clinical effectiveness. The combination of acetic acid iontophoresis with conservative treatments may promote recovery within a shorter duration compared to the use of one-method treatment approaches.

Keywords: Acetic acid iontophoresis, plantar fasciitis, heel pain, custom orthotics and foot physical rehabilitation

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