Study finds PRP to be among the most effective treatments for chronic heel pain in adults

A recent study suggests that PRP is one of the most effective treatments for chronic heel pain. Plantar fasciitis is a musculoskeletal disorder and a common reason for heel pain in adults. A whooping 2 million Americans are affected by heel pain annually. The condition has a higher occurrence rate among athletes and sedentary individuals. The study aims to find out the more effective treatments toaddress moderate and severe plantar fasciitis conditions, through a comparison between the effectiveness of PRP and corticosteroid injection. The treatment involves two injection treatments for chronic heel pain. Based on clinical and radiographic outcomes, it is found that PRP is indeed the more promising solution to address chronic heel pain in adults. The Orthohealing Center provides PRP options that can potentially alleviate chronic heel pain in patients.

 

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• http://www.orthohealing.com/2013/05/03/study-finds-prp-to-be-among-the-most-effective-treatments-for-chronic-heel-pain-in-adults