Plantar Fasciitis

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Organizations

American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS)
8725 West Higgins Road
Suite 555
Chicago, IL  60631-2724
Phone: 1-800-421-2237
(773) 693-9300
Fax: (773) 693-9304
E-mail: info@acfas.org
Web Address: www.footphysicians.com
 

The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons provides information on surgery and shoe selection as well as the care and treatment of heel, toe, ankle, nerve, tendon, nail, and skin conditions; sports injuries; diabetic foot problems; arthritis; and resources in your local area. Some information is available in Spanish.


American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
6300 North River Road
Suite 510
Rosemont, IL  60018
Phone: 1-800-235-4855
(847) 698-4654
Fax: (847) 692-3315
E-mail: aofasinfo@aofas.org
Web Address: www.aofas.org
 

The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) provides information on a variety of topics, including foot care for adults, children, and people with diabetes; proper shoe fit; and how to select children's shoes and sports shoes. Some information is available in several languages besides English.


American Podiatric Medical Association
9312 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD  20814-1621
Phone: 1-800-FOOTCARE (1-800-366-8227) APMA Foot Care Information Center
301-571-9200
Fax: 301-530-2752
E-mail: info@apma.org
Web Address: www.apma.org
 

The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) provides information about foot and ankle injuries, sports-related foot concerns, surgical and nonsurgical treatment of foot problems, special medical issues such as diabetes, and resources in your local area. Some information is available in Spanish.



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Author: Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPHLast Updated: July 23, 2007
Medical Review: William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Barry L. Scurran, DPM - Podiatric Surgery

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