http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2002/04/17/heel-pain.aspxLow-energy acoustic "shock-wave therapy" appears to be an effective treatment for heel pain due to chronic plantar fasciitis and may help patients avoid surgery. The use of such therapy for musculoskeletal disorders is controversial, lead authorenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Build: 31106.3070)