New Treatments from Ankle & Foot Centers of Georgia Offer Relief for Plantar Fasciitis and Achilles Tendonitis
Online, April 29, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Patients suffering from chronic foot pain have good news. Studies show that a new technique of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy or ESWT has a promising 90% success rate of symptom reduction for plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis sufferers. In addition to this treatment option, another revolutionary minimally invasive solution of Platelet Rich Plasma Injections is also available.
"We are always adopting the latest techniques to cure chronic conditions such as plantar fasciitis and tendonitis," explains Dr. Nathan Schwartz, a leading foot and ankle surgeon and one of the sought-after podiatrists in Smyrna, GA.
Reaching a new milestone in their podiatry expertise, the Ankle & Foot Centers of Georgia team introduces the new treatment options that promise relief for Plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis - without the pain and lengthy recovery of surgery. Characterized by pain on the back and bottom of the heel, Achilles tendonitis and Plantar fasciitis cause pain and discomfort with each step. Without proper care and medication, heel pain and tendonitis can lead to more complications down the road.
The Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy or ESWT and Platelet Rich Plasma Injections are minimally invasive solutions
Detailed at AnkleAndFootCenters.com, ESWT is a 30-minute procedure that has earned a high success rate in symptom reduction. The therapy works by applying targeted concussion sound waves directly to the painful area to help to rebuild the damaged cells and create a faster recovery time with minimal side effects.
The Platelet Rich Plasma Injection therapy, on the other hand, works by stimulating the inflammatory response and jump starting the healing process. Platelets contain bioactive proteins and growth factors which are important for tissue repair and healing. While the procedure can be somewhat painful, the results last up to several months.
The Atlanta heel pain treatment clinic is headed by founder and managing partner Dr. Joseph D. Giovinco. Its doctors and professional staff at the clinic strive to stay abreast of the latest and most state-of-the-art concepts in ankle and foot care. Doctors at the Ankle & Foot Centers of Georgia are ranked among the best and most well trained groups in the United States.
To find out more about these innovative treatments utilized by Ankle and Foot Centers of Georgia for Achilles tendonitis and Plantar fasciitis, please visit http://www.ankleandfootcenters.com/ for information.
