Comprehensive care for foot and ankle injuries
Shockwave therapy treatments are administered outside the body and are non-invasive. A handheld transducer placed on the skin passes high-energy sound waves down into the injured tissue to increase blood flow. This activates the body’s natural healing process and reduces pain and inflammation. Shockwave therapy has provided fast results in treating heel pain, tendonitis, bursitis,…
Regular foot exercises are essential for maintaining healthy feet, improving circulation, and enhancing flexibility in the feet, ankles, and calves. Start with circulation stretches while seated, by flexing and pointing your toes, moving them side to side, and rotating them in circles. Perform 10 repetitions on each side. Next, the towel foot stretch targets your…
Hammertoe surgery is a procedure to correct a deformity where a toe bends downward abnormally. Before surgery, expect a thorough consultation with your podiatrist, including a physical examination and imaging tests to assess the extent of the deformity. The procedure is typically outpatient, meaning you can go home the same day. During surgery, you will…
Total contact casting, or TCC, is a specialized technique used by podiatrists to treat diabetic foot ulcers by alleviating pressure on areas susceptible to skin breakdown. This method involves the application of a fiberglass or plaster cast molded to the foot’s contours, which allows for even distribution of weight across the entire foot, rather than…
Figure skating often leads to various foot injuries due to the sport’s demands. Stress fractures are common, resulting from repetitive impact on the ice. Tendonitis occurs from overuse and the repetitive movements involved in jumps and spins. Bursitis in the ankle is another frequent issue, caused by inflammation of the bursae due to friction and…
