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Patient education: Heel and foot pain (caused by plantar fasciitis) (Beyond the Basics)
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Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of foot pain and often feels worse when stepping out of bed in the morning. Treatment includes rest, ice, stretches, shoe inserts and pain medication.
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Keywords
nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug , NSAID, running, walking, ibuprofen, naproxen, glucocorticoid, heel, ligament
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Rated on: 3/17/2016 11:15:09 AM
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