Effectiveness of extracorporeal shockwave treatment in 353 patients with chronic plantar fasciitis

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

Volumn 95, Issue 6, 2005, Pages 517-524

  Norris, Donald M ^a   Eickmeier, Kimberly M ^b   Werber, Bruce R ^c  

^a United Shockwave Therapies   (United States)

^b Christie Clinic PC   (United States)

^c Instep Foot and Ankle Specialists   (United States)

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EID: 28844487470     PISSN: 87507315     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.7547/0950517     Document Type: Review

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