Soft Tissue Injuries

New York, NY

Soft Tissue Injury Overview

Soft tissue injuries happen to the best of us. One wrong step, an awkward twist, or just overdoing it can lead to strained muscles, tendons, or ligaments, causing swelling, pain, and stiffness that slow you down. Maybe it was a sports mishap, a stumble on the stairs, or just too many repetitive movements—but whatever the cause, these injuries can make everyday movements a real challenge. Dr. Erin Koprince, Dr. Mona Ramani, Dr. Farah Naz, or our other skilled foot and ankle surgeons at AIRE Podiatry Studio in New York City offers expert guidance to help you recover fully and get back to what you love without long-term issues.

What is Soft Tissue Injury?

A soft tissue injury is damage to the body’s muscles, ligaments, or tendons, often resulting from a strain, sprain, or direct impact. These injuries can happen from sudden trauma, like a fall or collision, or from overuse during repetitive activities. Common examples include sprained ankles, pulled muscles, and tendonitis. Soft tissue injuries typically cause pain, swelling, bruising, and reduced mobility in the affected area. While minor injuries can often be managed with rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE), more severe cases may require physical therapy or medical treatment to heal fully.

How to Treat a Soft Tissue Injury

Treating a soft tissue injury usually begins with the RICE method: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. This approach helps reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation in the beginning stages. Make sure you rest the injured area to prevent further strain. Apply ice packs for at least 15 to 20 minutes every few hours to help reduce swelling. Use a compression bandage to support the area, and elevate it above heart level when possible.

After the initial inflammation subsides, gentle movement or physical therapy might also be recommended to help restore your strength and flexibility. Over-the-counter pain medications can help manage discomfort, but in more severe cases, Dr. Ramani or Dr. Koprince at AIRE Podiatry Studio might suggest additional treatments like bracing, corticosteroid injections, or even surgery if necessary.

What is the Recovery Like After Treatment?

Recovery may take a few days to a couple of weeks for mild injuries. Your mobility will gradually improve, and your pain will reduce. During this time, gentle stretching and strengthening exercises can help restore function.

For more severe injuries, recovery may take several weeks to months and often involves physical therapy to regain strength, flexibility, and stability. Following medical advice carefully is essential, as pushing too hard too soon can lead to setbacks.

How Much Does a Soft Tissue Injury Treatment Cost in New York City, NY?

The cost to treat a soft tissue injury in New York City can vary. For mild injuries, initial costs may include a doctor’s consultation, which can range from $150 to $500, plus any additional fees for diagnostic imaging like X-rays or MRIs, which may add $200 to $1,000.

Physical therapy sessions are often recommended for recovery, typically costing between $75 and $350 per session. More advanced treatments, such as corticosteroid injections, can range from $100 to $300 per injection, while surgery for severe cases may cost thousands of dollars. For a more accurate estimate tailored to your injury, consult with our podiatrist specialists at AIRE Podiatry Studio in New York City.

Why Choose Aire Podiatry Studio?

At AIRE Podiatry Studio on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, we offer cutting-edge foot and ankle care with a focus on your overall well-being. Our podiatric foot and ankle surgeons, Erin Koprince, DPM, DABPM, and Mona Ramani, DPM, AACFAS, take a preventive and integrative approach to care, focusing on the whole body, not just the feet and ankles. Our practice takes a preventive and integrative approach to care by providing a full body wellness experience alongside cutting-edge technology.

Dr. Erin Koprince is a board-certified American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) diplomate. She also holds the Academy of Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery (AMIFAS) certification and is a certified Tenex™ treatment specialist.

Dr. Mona Ramani is board-qualified by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS). Dr. Ramani is certified in Tenex™ treatment for tendinopathy, a European-trained nail reconstruction specialist, and a functional foot mapping and lower extremity biomechanics gait analysis expert.

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