Kari Smith, D.P.T.
Professor Physical Therapy, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Des Moines University
From West Des Moines
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New Research Shows Collaborative Care for Plantar Heel Pain Leads to Long-Term Savings and Better Outcomes
A multi-year study led by Shane McClinton, P.T., D.P.T., Ph.D., shows that combining physical therapy with standard podiatry care for plantar heel pain improves patients' quality of life while also cutting long-term health care costs. McClinton is a ph...
November, 17 2025 - Verified by Des Moines University