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)*
Anita Dyson, BSc (Hons), DC, FCCRS(c)**
JCCA

A 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.
(JCCA 2007; 51(3):166Ò174)

key words: acetic acid iontophoresis, plantar fasciitis,
heel pain, custom orthotics and foot physical
rehabilitation.

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