Soft Tissue Therapy: For CHRONIC plantar fasciitis treatment, which of these points is WRONG?
a) Hydrotherapy deep moist heat prior to stretch. Contrast after, increase local
circulation
b) Reduce sympathetic nervous system firing & pain
c) Treat compensating structures
d) Cross fiber frictions should be avoided.
e) Mobilize hypomobile ankle joints

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For CHRONIC plantar fasciitis treatment, which of these points is WRONG?
a) Hydrotherapy deep moist heat prior to stretch. Contrast after, increase local
circulation
b) Reduce sympathetic nervous system firing & pain
c) Treat compensating structures
d) Cross fiber frictions should be avoided.
e) Mobilize hypomobile ankle joints

Alexandra Jessie Wilson · Accepted Answer

d) Cross fiber frictions SHOULD be done, but within the patient's pain tolerance.

Soft Tissue Therapy

D) Cross fiber frictions SHOULD be done, but within the patient's pain tolerance.

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