Advanced Treatment Technology
Request AppointmentWhat is the best treatment we can provide at Premier Podiatry Group? Whichever treatment is most effective for you while reducing the amount of obstacles and inconveniences you have to overcome!
In many cases, traditional modes of treatment such as rest, stretching, and medication still function perfectly well for a patient’s needs. But we are also committed to studying and incorporating new and advanced treatment methods, providing ever wider and better opportunities for our patients to find the relief they need faster and more effectively.
Learn more about some of our advanced treatments below. We will always be happy to answer any questions you may have and discuss all of your treatment options with you – both traditional and advanced.
MLS Laser Therapy
Our Multiwave Locked System (MLS) laser is a non-invasive (no surgery) technique for treating certain soft tissue injuries. In some cases, a course of MLS laser treatment can even help you avoid the need for surgery!
During MLS laser treatment sessions, we direct specific wavelengths of light energy deep into soft tissue to reach damaged cells. The energy stimulates natural healing processes by safely and naturally speeding up cellular reproduction and growth.
Laser therapy is typically scheduled out over a number of sessions spanning several weeks. During a session, our doctors outline the area being treated, then apply the laser system to the location in a rhythmic manner. The system is precisely attuned to deliver energy in predetermined pulses and wavelengths.
Learn more about MLS laser therapy on our dedicated page.
Custom Orthotics
If you are experiencing consistent foot or heel pain as a result of an imbalance in foot structure, there’s a significant chance you would benefit from custom orthotic inserts.
Custom orthotics are specially prescribed to meet the specific cushioning and corrective support needs of an individual patient. They can help properly redistribute weight and forces across the feet as you move, preventing excess strain on areas that are causing you discomfort.
In addition to addressing problems from high arches, flat feet, and other related structural abnormalities, custom orthotics are used to treat other ailments as well. They can be effective at relieving Morton’s neuromas or in limiting the progression of bunions, to mention just a couple examples.
Learn more about custom orthotics on our dedicated page.
HyProCure®
For some patients facing flat or misaligned feet, a more permanent solution than stretching or custom orthotics may be necessary. For them, HyProCure may be a treatment worth considering.
HyProCure is a titanium stent, the approximate size and shape of a small screw. It may not look like much, but this little device has helped tens of thousands of individuals overcome painful and even debilitating pain.
In a small and minimally invasive procedure, a HyProCure stent is inserted through a tiny incision into the naturally occurring space between the ankle and heel. Thanks to the unique titanium threading, the soft tissues in the foot quickly adhere to the stent naturally. The stent is not screwed into the bone.
Once in place, the device realigns and stabilizes your hindfoot, which in turn influences the realignment of your entire foot, ankle, hips, and knees. Weight is rebalanced into a healthier configuration, decreasing pressure on sensitive joints and placing very little pressure on the stent itself. Patients also find an improved range of motion in the ankle, and may even notice the arch return to a more standard shape.
Ultrasound Diagnostics
Since ultrasound is both fast and inexpensive, it can be a helpful tool when seeing patients who suffer from common foot and ankle disorders.
Ultrasound is useful for visualizing and diagnosing concerns with connective tissue (ligaments, tendons), such as tendinitis and tendon tears. Additionally, disorders in the plantar fascia, Achilles tendon, ankle ligaments, and other tendons are more easily diagnosed and tracked via this form of imaging.
Our podiatrists can also use ultrasound in real time as a tool to ensure injections are guided into specific areas. This is particularly helpful when we need to inject medication into difficult-to-reach joints, areas of the plantar fascia, or inflamed soft tissue areas, such as neuromas or bursae.
Advanced Treatments for Foot and Ankle Problems
If you are experiencing troubles with persistent pain, discomfort, or loss of mobility in your foot or ankle, and are not finding appropriate relief from conservative treatments, our state-of-the-art options may greatly improve your situation.
Schedule an appointment with Premier Podiatry Group by calling either of our two offices:
- Johnstown: (814) 409-7373
- Ebensburg: (814) 472-2660
We will always be happy to help you get to the root of your problems and recommend the most effective options for your needs.
969 Eisenhower Blvd, Suite K-1
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 409-7373
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