An evaluation of research evidence for selected physical therapy interventions for plantar fasciitis

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 19, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 41-56

  De Vera Barredo, Ronald ^a   Menna, Dale ^b   Farris, James W ^b  

^a TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Clinical guideline; Plantar fasciitis; Research evidence

Indexed keywords

EID: 34147171125     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.19.41     Document Type: Article

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