Vicky Holland, a British triathlete who won big at this year’s Commonwealth Games, has two more important races left in the season. The first is in Stockholm, and the second is in Edmonton. Holland has plantar fasciitis in one of her feet, so she knows she has to take it easy after her final pair of triathlons.

“I’m not sure what the plan is at the end of the season, whether I will be in a boot or have shockwave therapy again, or have injections … So it’s important for me now to finish the season early, address the issues I have and then go again,” Holland said. She hopes her foot will be healthy again soon so she can start training for the next Olympics.

Shockwave therapy can be a very effective form of treatment for certain types of foot and ankle injuries. If you are interested in getting shockwave therapy for your feet, call podiatrist Sharon L. Pletcher, DPM of Family Foot Center. Dr. Pletcher will let you know if she thinks this form of treatment would be right for you. 

Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy is a new treatment option designed to treat bone conditions such as tennis elbow, shoulder pain, and others. This technique is used on patients that do not respond well to physiotherapy. Shockwave therapy uses high intensity sound waves that are directed to the affected tissues of the body with pinpoint accuracy. The effects are very beneficial, leading to a production of collagen fibers, eliminating inflammation.

Who Benefits from Shockwave?

Shockwave is recommended for patients suffering from heel pain and associated problems. Heel pain is a common condition which can be caused by obesity, overexertion, and spending a substantial amount of time on hard floors with your feet exposed and unsupported.

Fast and Easy

The therapy is actually a simple process that can leave patients feeling better the very next day. Shockwave therapy is not as dramatic as it sounds. It enables more blood flow to effected areas, attacking the source of the problem so treatment lasts for a long time.

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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office located in State College, PA. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle injuries.

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