 Over
40 million people suffer heel pain in the United States. Fortunately
there is something that can be done about it. You don't have to
suffer anymore! Your feet are your foundation. When they hurt,
everything you do in your life is affected. Having daily pain
is no way to live, especially when the pain is avoidable. Today
as you read this information, we hope you begin to feel excited
about how much better you will feel and how much more enjoyable
your life will be with one simple procedure, ESWT.
ESWT
stands for Extra-corporeal Shock Wave
Therapy. Sounds pretty complicated right? Well, don't
worry. It's a big fancy name, and high technology, but to you
it is a very simple non-surgical procedure. Lithotripsy, a similar
procedure, is used regularly for breaking up and dispersing kidney
stones. When Urologists reported that patients who had their kidney
stones treated with Lithotripsy were presenting increased bone
density and new tissue growth, the possibilities of Shock Wave
therapy were revisited. As a result, the FDA cleared a device
for chronic heel pain management resulting from plantar fasciitis,
Achilles tendonitis, and heel spurs. An amazing 80% of patients
with bone, tendon, and soft tissue injuries were reported to be
healed or substantially improved following ESWT.
Excellence
Shock Wave Therapy
is one of the first practices in the United States to become expert
and equipped to offer this procedure. Now the physicians of Excellence
Shock Wave Therapy
are not only pioneers in the field of ESWT, but also among the
most experienced having performed thousands of treatments in the
past few years.
All
of our physician members, like Dr. Barry Klein, are Board certified
Podiatric Foot Surgeons and excel in their own practice of podiatry.
You can be assured of a high level of experience and expertise
with any of our group members as your physician.
What
is involved in the procedure and does it hurt?
What
kind of recovery can I expect?
I've
tried other things but they didn't help. How do I know this will?
Ask
yourself, "What do I have to lose? What do I have to gain?"
Signs & Symptons
That Your Heel Pain May Be Plantar Fasciitis
Signs & Symptons
That Your Heel Pain May Be Achilles Tendonitis
Diagnostic Testing
& Conservative Therapy
Why doesn't my orthopedic
surgeon, or podiatrist do this procedure?
I have had this problem
for a long time. Is it too late for me?
What
is involved in the procedure and does it hurt?
This is the most exciting part about this new technology. It's
literally an amazing advance in medical science. All you do is
lie back and relax, your doctor and the staff of Excellence Shock
Wave Therapy will do the rest!
First
and most important is to find the root of your pain and determine
the best course of action. Your doctor will complete a thorough
examination and will inform you of a diagnoses and what treatment
is recommended. If ESWT is right for you, here's what you can
expect:
You lie back in a comfortable chair with your foot resting on
the Shock
Wave unit. The Mobile Center's staff will make sure you
are comfortable throughout the entire procedure. Due to the natural
numbing effects of ESWT waves you will need minimal local anesthesia.
The procedure does not hurt. NO PAIN! The equipment has a wide
range of settings and penetration depths. This allows our doctors
to fine tune the procedure to your individual diagnoses. All you
will be aware of is a repetitive clicking sound as the pulses
penetrate the center of your pain site at a rate of 2 pulses per
second. What's most important is what's going on inside of your
foot. The shock waves stimulate the diseased tissue activating
your body's natural healing process. Blood and oxygen rush to
the site activating a metabolic response that:
•
Fosters healing by the growth of new connective tissue. This is
what is damaged and torn when you have plantar fascias and/or
heel spur pain
• Creates an analgesic effect which helps to reduce your
pain immediately after the procedure
• Stops the pain
Those
are all really good things to have happen by sitting back in a
chair and relaxing! What's more, it only takes about a half hour
to complete!
This
bears repeating because we know it's important to you. ESWT
DOESN'T HURT. THIS IS NOT A PAINFUL OR INVASIVE PROCEDURE. THERE
IS NO CUTTING.
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What
kind of recovery can I expect?
Let's back up and first address what is most important. Immediate
action. Everything you are about to read regarding recovery is
influenced by how long a person has put off having treatment.
In other words, the sooner you get this taken care of the better.
That's somewhat common sense, but it truly does apply here.
Since
the procedure encourages blood flow to the area, you may experience
some mild bruising or soreness. You may walk out with no pain
at all, or you may feel pretty much the same. Never does your
current condition get worse. That is why this procedure is so
wonderful. If you have any concerns of a long drawn out recovery
cramping your style you can forget that. From the first day improvement
is expected. The only thing that is individualized is how much,
how soon. In some, the majority of the pain relief is immediate.
In others it gradually gets better from day one through the first
six weeks. In others it gradually gets better from day one up
to 12 weeks. But never is there any reason to put it off. With
successful E.S.W.T. Therapy the pain and the causal condition
will begin getting better immediately after the treatment. You
do not need to plan time off from work or your life! It's natural
to want to put it off, but that is not a good idea for heel pain
conditions.
What
is concerning is the risk of putting off treatment. Heel problems
are nasty because you can't really avoid your feet. You can be
unknowingly causing yourself more harm everyday. You see, every
time that you feel pain when you place weight on your heel and
foot it's because you are pulling and ripping the tendon fibers
possibly creating more damage. This is why some people are left
with no alternative but invasive surgery. Something we, and you,
truly want to avoid in your case.
Unfortunately,
it doesn't stop at your feet. When you are in pain you will naturally
compensate to protect yourself from it. You will change your walking
gait, you will stand differently and you will limp. All of these
abnormal movements will, in time, cause undue strain to your knees,
hips and lower back. You don't need new painful conditions in
your life.
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I've
tried other things but they didn't help. How do I know this will?
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treament (we call it ESWT for short)
solves chronic heel spur pain in most patients. However, you are
not those other patients. The doctor will not just recommend this
procedure without a thorough evaluation. Your specific condition
and history will all be taken into consideration and your doctor
will make the proper recommendations for proper treatment for
your individual case.
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Ask
yourself, "What do I have to lose? What do I have to gain?"
Please don't be among those people suffering needlessly. We would
like to offer you a complimentary examination to see if ESWT can
benefit your heel pain condition.
You
have nothing to lose. Our doctors are willing to waive their customary
examination fee to help you find your answers about your condition
and ESWT. To make an appointment, or even to just ask questions
about the doctor in your area or the procedure, give us a call
and we will take care of you. You can call anytime. We look forward
to helping you find your freedom from pain!
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Signs
& Symptons That Your Heel Pain May Be Plantar Fasciitis
• Foot pain that is very bad in the morning
• Foot pain that gets sore after sitting
• Foot pain that keeps you from doing the things you love.
• Burning in the sole of the foot.
• Tired, achy feet that you blame on shoes
• Tired, achy feet you blame on "being on your feet too much"
• Foot pain or heel spurs "run in the family"
• Heel pain after starting a new running, walking or exercise
routine
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Signs
& Symptons That Your Heel Pain May Be Achilles Tendonitis
• First steps in the morning are very painful along the back
of the heel
• First steps after rest or sitting are very painful along
the back of the heel
• Pain can subside and then return after rest or athletic
activities
• Common in athletes and runners who experienced pain but
ran "through it."
• Pain can be a persistent ache, a shooting pain, a burning
pain, or even severe piercing pain.
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Diagnostic
Testing & Conservative Therapy
Your Certified Excellence Shock Wave Therapy practitioner will
perform a thorough examination and order any necessary diagnostic
tests to determine your best course of treatment for your condition.
Though this report focuses on ESWT it is the goal of every Doctor
in the Excellence Shock Wave Therapy Group to provide the best
possible treatment for your pain. The doctor may recommend ESWT
or another course of treatment. Rest assured you will be seen
by a physician who will inform you of all your treatment options
and make a complete diagnoses and treatment plan. You will not
have to guess if ESWT is right for you. The Doctor can help you
make your treatment decisions based on your individual condition.
If
ESWT is right for you we do not need to delay. We know you are
in pain and will make every effort to schedule your treatment
quickly and at a time convenient to your schedule. The sooner
you receive treatment, the sooner you are enjoying your hobbies
and active lifestyle again! Evaluate ESWT Before Surgery!
Our
doctors have all performed heel spur surgery for many years. They
were all selected as highly skilled surgeons who are very knowledgeable
in the treatment of heel pain. However, that being said, surgery
is still surgery and with surgery there are sometimes complications.
Some are serious, some take a long time to go away, and some are
permanent. With E.S.W.T, there are no complications. In fact,
because ESWT is non-invasive and totally safe the American College
of Foot Surgeons now considers it standard treatment before electing
to undergo any foot surgery.
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Why
doesn't my orthopedic surgeon, or podiatrist do this procedure?
There are several reasons. This procedure is fairly new to the
United States. It has been available in Canada and Europe for
over 10 years but has only been in the United States for a little
over a year. The physicians who practice ESWT in the United States
are truly state of the art practitioners. You may find many physicians
are not even familiar with this treatment. You are more than welcome
to share this report with your physician and have him or her contact
us for further physician-oriented information. We welcome this
communication!
Additionally,
this technology costs hundreds of thousands of dollars to offer
in a practice. Many doctors can not afford this type of investment.
Due to our doctors' reputation in the field of podiatric and orthopedic
foot surgery they were invited to practice E.S.W.T. with Excellence
Shock Wave Therapy. For a surgeon to offer this treatment demonstrates
the belief in trying to avoid surgery and to avoid hospitalization
for their patients.
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I
have had this problem for a long time. Is it too late for me?
No! The chronic sufferer has new hope with ESWT. Long term sufferers
finally have a non-surgical treatment option. If you have "tried
everything" don't be discouraged, this is a new weapon against
your pain!
Education & Reference: What
Is Podiatry? | Common Problems
Terms & Treatments | Diabetic
Foot Care | ESWT - Shockwave Therapy
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