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Introduction to Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)

Shockwave Therapy, also known as extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), is a revolutionary treatment aimed at relieving body pain by triggering the body’s circulation. This treatment delivers powerful but gentle ultrasonic vibrations through the skin to the target area. The vibrations create microtraumas that boost blood cell production, stimulate circulation, and, in turn, accelerate healing. Even though it sounds extreme, it is not. It is non-invasive, highly tolerated and safe. Foot pain and stress can cause stubborn musculoskeletal conditions in bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles. Some conditions, such as plantar fasciitis and tendonitis, are known to be treated successfully using ESWT. Foot and ankle surgeons Erin Koprince, DPM, DABPM, and Mona Ramani, DPM, AACFAS, offer shockwave therapy in New York City at AIRE Podiatry Studio.

What is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave therapy uses acoustic waves to stimulate healing and promote tissue regeneration. These waves are delivered to the target area of the body in a controlled and focused manner via a hand-held transducer, which generates the high-energy waves and delivers them to the site of injury. Shockwaves increase blood flow, release growth factors, and stimulate cellular activation to aid in healing the damaged or injured tissue. This reduces pain and inflammation while promoting tissue repair and regeneration.

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What Are the Benefits of Shockwave Therapy?

Our patients who have received shockwave therapy in New York City, NY, have shared many merits, including pain relief and non-invasiveness. Some of them are listed below:

  • Boosts quality of life
  • Heals soft-tissue injuries
  • Improves function and mobility
  • Speeds natural healing process
  • Targeted treatment
  • Treats plantar fasciitis
  • Treats strain
  • Treats tendonitis

Who Are the Best Candidates for Shockwave Therapy?

In New York City, we at AIRE Podiatry Studio recommend shockwave therapy to our patients who have chronic heel pain that hasn’t responded to traditional treatments, like orthotics, medication, or injections.

Those who aren’t candidates for shockwave therapy have a heart condition or pacemaker, are taking certain medication, have an infection, have blood clot disorder, or are pregnant. It may also be unsuitable for those with certain cancers. We thoroughly examine your symptoms and review your health history to ensure that shockwave therapy is the safest option.

What’s the First Step?

The first step in getting shockwave therapy in New York City at AIRE Podiatry Studio is to schedule a consultation with one of our expert providers. During this initial appointment, patients can discuss their concerns, goals, and expectations for the procedure. Your provider will ask you for details about your medical history. You must be honest at this time, as certain medical conditions can be very dangerous to mix with shockwave therapy. Your provider will then examine your foot, learning more about the target area and symptoms of your discomfort. They will outline the procedure, its associated risks and benefits, and the recovery track.

Once you agree to proceed, your provider will draft a customized treatment plan. You can then leave the office with a plan for the procedure. Please see our patient coordinator for scheduling and pricing options if you choose to proceed.

What to Expect on the Day of Shockwave Therapy Treatment

On the day of your shockwave therapy treatment in New York City, NY, you will be welcomed by your provider and their staff. Someone will review your treatment plan to ensure there are no further questions or concerns. Patient satisfaction and comfort are of the utmost importance to us at AIRE Podiatry Studio. Shockwave treatments are completely noninvasive, as implied by the word “extracorporeal” or outside the body. They do not require sedation or numbing agents.

Patients will rest comfortably during treatment as the provider powers on the shockwave machine. This handheld device will be moved over the target area.

EWST takes about 20 minutes, and patients generally experience a slight tingling sensation or nothing.

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Shockwave Therapy Recovery

After treatment, patients are recommended to rest their treated feet for a day and return to their usual routine after twenty-four hours.

Some patients have reported feeling mild soreness or bruising in the treatment area. Anti-inflammatory medications should be avoided because stimulating the inflammation cascade is part of the healing process activated by ESWT. Consider using cold compresses or other methods of temporary pain relief if needed.

How Much Does Shockwave Therapy Cost in New York City, NY?

The cost of Shockwave Therapy in New York City depends on various factors, including the size of the target area and your provider’s fees. The most efficient way to arrive at a cost is to schedule a consultation at AIRE Podiatry Studio so that your provider can draft a treatment plan. You can then take the plan to the patient concierge for more pricing information.

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Why Choose Aire Podiatry Studio?

AIRE Podiatry Studio is a state-of-the-art podiatry practice on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City. 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. They seek to provide a full body wellness experience while incorporating the most innovative and cutting-edge technology available today.

At AIRE, our team offers diagnoses and treatments for conditions affecting the feet and ankles, such as neuromas, hammertoes, bunions, toenail fungus, plantar fasciitis, and many others.

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.

If you are interested in shockwave therapy for your plantar fasciitis and tendonitis, call AIRE Podiatry Studio or schedule an appointment online today.

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