Use of low-frequency electrical stimulation for the treatment of plantar fasciitis

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

Volumn 99, Issue 6, 2009, Pages 481-488

  Stratton, Michael ^b   McPoil, Thomas G ^a   Cornwall, Mark W ^a   Patrick, Kyle ^c  

^a NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b Continuum Wellness Clinic ^*  (United States)

^c Chandler Sports Medicine Clinic   (United States)

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EID: 73149116189     PISSN: 87507315     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.7547/0990481     Document Type: Article

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