A Pain in the Foot: Radiotherapy for Plantar Fasciitis

This session provides an overview of the evidence and approach in managing patients with plantar fasciitis with radiotherapy.

Presenter: Jarad Martin, DMed
Moderator: Malcolm Mattes, MD

This session was originally presented and recorded as a live webinar on September 11, 2024.

Target Audience

This activity is designed to meet the interests of radiation oncologists.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to do the following:

  • Describe plantar fasciitis, and know that it is common, and that traditional treatments can be ineffective.
  • Discuss the evidence and mechanisms behind the use of radiotherapy for plantar fasciitis.
  • Use radiotherapy effectively to treat plantar fasciitis.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education for physicians. ASTRO designates this for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
    This activity was designated for 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Course opens: 
07/22/2024
Course expires: 
10/09/2026
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Expanding the Scope of Radiation Therapy for Nonmalignant Diseases
Rating: 
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  • Jarad Martin, DMed is employed by Calvary Mater Newcastle, GenesisCare, and SeeTreat Medical. Dr. Martin is a Scientific Advisory Board member for Margin-Clear. Dr. Martin has stock options in GenesisCare and stock in SeeTreat Medical and Margin Clear.
  • Malcolm Mattes, MD is employed by the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Dr. Mattes is Vice Chair of the ASTRO Communications Committee.

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing education to physicians.

ASTRO is awarded Deemed Status by the American Board of Radiology to provide SA-CME as part of Part II Maintenance of Certification.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education for physicians. ASTRO designates this for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
    This activity was designated for 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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