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Shockwave Therapy for Foot Pain

Experience Foot Pain Relief Without Surgery

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) and Extracorporeal Pulse Activation
Technology (EPAT) are noninvasive footpain treatments designed to help patients reduce
foot pain without surgery.

The following sections define and describe shockwave therapy offered by The Art of Foot
& Ankle.

Why Choose ShockWave Therapy?

“ I usually dont like saying this line, Look no further, but in this case, I have to. Dr. Ashim Wadehra is the best podiatrist across metro Detroit. Saw him for an ankle injury, and from the moment I limped in, Dr. Wadehra and his team took care of me with the patient first mindset. His clinic is technologically advanced, and his all about a non invasive approach. Within days, I saw a huge improvement on my foot. 5 star service and treatment “

Faraz J.

“ I’ve had an awesome experience with Dr.Wadehra and his staff. They are very attentive and kind. Dr. Wadehra walks you through each step of your procedure making sure that there is a good understanding of what will take place. It s very clean inside the office and everyone makes you feel at ease. I would definitely encourage anyone wanting minimally invasive surgery to come to him! “

Danielle R.

“ Dr. Wadehra and his entire staff are just THE BEST! I feel 100% comfortable and confident about my treatment plan and look forward to my procedure coming up. Everyone, especially Dr. Wadehra, is super nice and actually LISTENS!! I never felt rushed and I left their office feeling happy that I have a solution to my foot pain and I don t need major surgery to resolve it. Thank you for being Awesome! “

Julia B.

What is Shockwave Therapy?

This noninvasive foot pain treatment uses the power of sound waves (acoustic energy) to transfer energy into affected tissues. Shockwave therapy is referred to as “extracorporeal” because it occurs outside the body. The procedure is entirely noninvasive, and most patients can walk the same day they receive the treatment.

How Does Shockwave Therapy Work?

Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology is a state of the art medical breakthrough that allows podiatrists to addressaches and pains in a patient s feet without surgery. The technology utilizes a small, handheld device that generates pressurewaves when in contact with skin. Those pressure waves transmit energy into the body, channeling it through the targetedtissue and into the affected area.

When the affected area is targeted by the acoustic waves produced during shockwave therapy, the bodys natural response isto increase blood flow to that area. Increased blood flow can promote healing and hasten the recovery process.

Experience the confidence of recovery without pain, scars, or hardware.
Experience the confidence of recovery without pain, scars, or hardware.

How is Shockwave Therapy Administered?

The patient usually lies down or reclines so that their weight is entirely off their feet. A trained specialist uses theshockwave therapy device to treat the affected area(s) of the patient s feet and ankles, relying on communication with the patient so that the patient may tell the clinician whether or not the devices probe is directed over the area of pain (theaffected area).

In most cases, shockwave therapy is performed over the course of three to six treatments, spaced many days apart. As anoutpatient, noninvasive foot pain treatment, shockwave therapy has minimal to no side effects or risk factors. Some patientsmay experience slight bruising or mild swelling at the treatment site, while a very small percentage may notice discomfortduring treatment. Patient results vary, and some patients with more serious podiatry conditions will need to receive maintenance treatmentsome weeks after the last shockwave therapy treatment.

Sometimes, the full range of beneficial effects of shockwavetherapy for foot pain wont be seen until 10 to 15 weeks after the final treatment.

Shockwave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis

What can shockwave therapy treat? This noninvasive podiatry treatment is best used for:

Plantar fasciitis

An inflammation of the plantar fascia, a ligament that supports the foot’s arch.

Achilles tendinitis

A dull to sharp to even severe ache in the back of the leg just above the heel.

Heel spurs

Any number of bony growths on the heel bone that result from untreated plantar fasciitis.

Ligament sprains

Or injuries to the tough fibrous tissue that connect foot bones to joints within the feet.

Stress factures

Or tiny cracks on the very surface of bones within the feet, are the result of repetitive stress.

Monton’s neuroma

A condition that can cause the nerves between the third and fourth toes to thicken and sting.
Podiatrists may administer shockwave therapy for several other conditions, too, particularly when treating podiatric conditions that are not responding to other interventions, or in scenarios where a patient does not want to or should not undergo surgery.

Benefits of Shockwave Therapy

The acoustic sound waves jump start the healing process, reduce pain and inflammation, break up scar tissue and adhesions,stimulate bone healing, release growth factors, and improve blood flow to damaged tissue. Additionally, shockwavetreatment can aid in muscle relaxation and activation of connective tissue.

Benefits include but are not limited to:

  • No anesthesia needed
  • The treatment is noninvasive
  • Can be delivered on a cash-pay basis
  • There is no need to schedule a complicated surgery
  • Shockwave therapy for foot and ankle pain is cost-effective and safe
  • The patient does not typically need “down” time or recovery time following the procedure
  • Shockwave therapy is effective, convenient, has a short recovery time, and is delivered on an outpatient basis
Experience the confidence of recovery without pain, scars, or hardware.

Contact Us to See if Shockwave Therapy is Right for You

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy provides noninvasive foot pain relief and ankle pain relief. The therapy is an innovative,totally non surgical and noninvasive podiatry solution that uses acoustic pressure waves to stimulate metabolism, bloodflow, and cellular regeneration in the affected area. Last but not least, shockwave therapy has proven to be effective in studyafter study, including one published in 2020 by the National Institutes of Health.

For the best minimally invasive foot and ankle surgeon and regenerative medicine specialist in Greater Detroit, call The Artof Foot & Ankle at (248) 341-0602 or fill out our online contact form to make an appointment.

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