Spring and summer mean it’s game time for many athletes! Increased activity, however, brings the risk of foot and ankle injuries. Traditionally, treatment might involve lengthy rest or even surgery. But at Advanced Foot Care of NJ, we offer cutting-edge, non-invasive therapies to get you back to your sport faster. And that’s what this blog is all about!

Beyond Old-School Treatments

Standard advice for sports injuries often includes prolonged rest, anti-inflammatory medications (which can have side effects and just mask pain), or corticosteroid injections (offering temporary relief with risks).

Surgery is a last resort, involving significant downtime. There’s a better way forward for many common sports-related foot and ankle issues!

Modern, Minimally Invasive Solutions: Healing from Within

We utilize advanced technologies that work with your body to promote healing and reduce pain with minimal interruption. Below, we’ve laid out 3 hypothetical scenarios to illustrate some of the more common use cases.

Scenario 1: The Runner with Stubborn Plantar Fasciitis

That morning heel pain from increased mileage isn’t responding to stretching and icing.

Consider:

Shockwave Pro (ESWT): Acoustic waves stimulate blood flow and your body’s healing for plantar fascia relief. (Learn more about the Shockwave Pro here!)
Multi Radiance Pulse Laser: This cold laser targets pain and inflammation at a cellular level, accelerating tissue repair without discomfort. (Discover more about the Multi Radiance Laser here)

Scenario 2: The Soccer Player with Chronic Achilles Tendonitis

Persistent Achilles pain and stiffness from quick sprints and stops.

We offer:

EMTT® (Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy): High-energy magnetic pulses reactivate cell metabolism in damaged tendons, promoting regeneration. (Explore EMTT at our clinic)
Clarix Flo® Injections: For chronic tendon issues, this amniotic tissue allograft delivers growth factors to support tissue repair and reduce inflammation. (Learn more about Clarix Flo)

Scenario 3: The Tennis Player with Recurring Ankle Pain/Ligament Strain

Lateral movements on the court can lead to ongoing ankle instability or ligament pain.

To accelerate healing:

Multi Radiance Pulse Laser: Reduces acute inflammation and pain.
Clarix Flo® Injections: Promotes healing of damaged ligaments.

Why Choose These Advanced Treatments?

Faster recovery, less pain, and zero downtime. That’s what these non-surgical options can offer athletes! Bottom line? You don’t need to let your foot and ankle pain sideline you. Athletes, stop managing pain; start healing today!

At Advanced Foot Care of NJ, LLC, our doctor and staff look forward to resolving all of your family’s podiatric healthcare needs. We proudly serve the communities of Little Falls, Cedar Grove, Verona, Stoney Road, Sandy Hill, Albion Place, and Great Notch. Contact us today to schedule an appointment!