So Effective It May Shock You!
We have exciting news for podiatric patients seeking alternatives to invasive surgeries! While traditional surgeries have their place and time where it’s deemed absolutely necessary, today’s podiatrists are working hard to find less invasive alternatives to surgeries that can yield long and difficult healing processes. One of these many new procedures aren’t exactly new but have been vastly improved since its inception in the mid-1960s: this procedure is called shockwave therapy. Shockwave therapy is a podiatric treatment method for various forms of foot and ankle pain, primarily painful heels. Besides helping to treat heel pain, shockwave therapy can also address pain and discomfort that accompanies conditions such as:
Plantar fasciitis
Stress fractures
Corns & calluses
Achilles tendinitis
Neuromas
Diabetic Wounds
The actual procedure itself uses high-intensity sound waves directed at the problem areas within our feet. It directly affects the tissues deep within our feet and ankles, stimulating the production of healthy new tissues that reduce inflammation. Before shockwave therapy, treatments for conditions like chronic tendinitis and plantar fasciitis involved going under anesthesia and spending a lot of time healing from the incision. Shockwave therapy, on the other hand, can have you up and moving again within a day, doesn’t require anesthesia, has the same success rate as more invasive treatments, and is often more cost-effective.
Countless people can benefit from the therapeutic effects of shockwave therapy. Busy athletes who are always on their feet, fashionista’s who love wearing high heels, overweight people looking for relief while getting fit, and anyone who is on their feet the majority of the day. The first step to look into whether shockwave therapy is an option for you is to find a podiatrist near you that offers this service.
Contact James C. Ricketti, DPM and let us address all your foot and ankle needs. Our board-certified podiatrist will tailor treatments based on your individual needs and with our state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment options, we’ll help you get back on your feet in no time! Call our office today at 609-587-1674 to make an appointment at our conveniently located Hamilton, NJ office.