@lynmen
I have had two sets of Shockwave Therapy (EPAT: Extracorporeal Pulse ActivationTechnology), with good results. About 6 weeks after the first three sessions, each separated by a week, at Stanford Health Care in Emeryville, CA, I was finally able to walk on flat surfaces without excruciating pain - and that, up to 6 miles a day. I underwent a second set of three sessions about four months later to see if it would help mitigate pain while ascending stairs or inclines, since I live in the hills. I think that has helped slightly. I'm scheduled for PRP (Plate Rich Plasma) injections on Jan 20 and 27th. Fingers crossed.