Shockwave Therapy

The Foot and Ankle Sports Institute

Foot and Ankle Surgeons & Sports Medicine Specialists located in Burbank, CA & Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA

With advances in medical technology, treatments like shockwave therapy may provide relief from your chronic Achilles tendinitis or plantar fasciitis. Dedicated to providing patients with cutting-edge technology to support their foot and ankle health, the experienced team at The Foot and Ankle Sports Institute offers shockwave therapy to help the healing of chronic pain conditions. To schedule an appointment to learn more about the innovative treatment, call the office in Burbank, West LA, or Agoura Hills, CA. You can also request an appointment online

Shockwave Therapy Q & A

What is shockwave therapy?

Shockwave therapy is a non-surgical treatment option for chronic pain conditions. The Foot and Ankle Sports Institute uses cutting-edge technology to send high-intensity mechanical energy to damaged tissue to stimulate healing and alleviate symptoms.

How does shockwave therapy work?

Shockwave therapy uses high-energy acoustic pressure to activate the cells in your diseased or damaged tissue and induce healing. When applied to your injured tissue, the mechanical energy created by the innovative tool:

Triggers the formation of new blood vessels
Stimulates collagen production
Breaks up calcified tissue
Disperses neurotransmitters responsible for pain

The cutting-edge treatment accelerates healing, reduces pain, and restores mobility and function.

Am I a good candidate for shockwave therapy?

The experienced team at The Foot and Ankle Sports Institute determines during a consultation whether you’re a good candidate for shockwave therapy. This innovative therapy may be recommended as a treatment option for plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendinitis.

Shockwave therapy is considered a patient-friendly treatment and reimbursed by insurance. However, podiatry experts at The Foot and Ankle Sports Institute may not recommend the treatment until you’ve failed to improve your foot or ankle condition with more conservative treatments, such as physical therapy or medication.

What can I expect during shockwave therapy?

Shockwave therapy is an in-office treatment that usually takes only a few minutes to perform. Although you may feel mild discomfort during the treatment, the team can adjust the intensity of the energy delivered to your foot or ankle to improve your tolerance.

You may experience an improvement in pain after your first shockwave therapy session, but the team may suggest a series of treatments to optimize healing. The team discusses your treatment plan before you get started, including the number of sessions you need to get the most benefits.

After your shockwave therapy, the team may suggest activity modification for up to 48 hours to support the healing process.

To schedule a consultation to learn more about shockwave therapy, call The Foot and Ankle Sports Institute or click the online booking button today.

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