How Does Shockwave Therapy Help Heal Sports And Overuse Injuries?

The shockwaves are abrupt, high-amplitude pulses of mechanical energy, similar to sound waves, generated by an electromagnetic coil. Similar technology using focused higher energies is used to break up kidney and gallstones, and is termed lithotripsy. “Extracorporeal” means that the shockwaves are generated externally to the body and transmitted from a pad through the skin.

Shockwave therapy is thought to work by inducing microtrauma to the tissue that is injured. This microtrauma initiates a healing response by the body. This healing response causes blood vessel formation and increases the delivery of nutrients to the affected areas. It stimulates the body’s own repair process and can relieve the symptoms of common conditions such as plantar fasciitis and numerous tendon pathologies.

Conditions we treat with Shockwave

• Plantar fasciitis/ fasciopathy

• Plantar heel pain syndrome

• Heel spurs

• Achilles tendinopathy

• Insertional Achilles 

• Posterior tibial tendinopathy

Most patients feel results right away and need only two or three treatments over six to 12 weeks for complete healing and lasting symptom resolution. The beauty of ESWT is that if it is going to work, it likely will start working immediately after the first treatment. So, if you don’t start seeing results right away, we can investigate other potential causes of your symptoms.

It is not uncommon to feel a bit sore afterward and have some bruising at the treatment area. After the procedure, it is best to avoid anti-inflammatory medications, such as Advil because stimulating the inflammation cascade is part of the healing process activated by ESWT. Other than that, you can go about your normal activities, generally including exercise if you feel up to it.

How Can Pioneer Podiatry Effectively Treat Painful Stubborn Plantar Warts For Good?

Verruca plantaris, or plantar warts, is a viral infection caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). The most common causes of transmission of plantar warts are due to barefoot walking in high-risk areas such as communal showers, locker rooms, and/or indoor swimming pools. Plantar warts typically present as small calloused areas with circular black dots on the surface of your skin. These black dots represent the capillaries or blood source supplying the wart underneath your skin.

Prevention:

Some simple things you can do to reduce your risk of getting plantar warts is to wear shower shoes or sandals in public areas such as showers, pools, and locker rooms. It is important to clean and dry your feet after exercising. Also, it’s a good idea to change out of your running sneakers to casual sneakers after a run if possible. It is also highly recommended to never run barefoot.

WORLD-CLASS TREATMENT 
for stubborn Plantar Warts -
now available here in Mackay! 

Plantar warts are unfortunately highly resistant to popular treatments such as cryotherapy or salicylic acid.

So it’s time to say goodbye to frustrating and ineffective treatments, and hello to Australia’s most effective wart treatment with Swift Microwave Therapy, a breakthrough treatment for plantar warts!

Trust the Podiatry Experts!

At Pioneer Podiatry, our team of highly skilled, knowledgeable, and qualified podiatrists has the professional capabilities and years of experience required for assessing and treating practically any lower limb conditions, including specific foot health concerns like plantar warts.

Not only are our staff known for being friendly and efficient, but our management team has ensured that our podiatrists have access to only the very best and latest equipment in the industry. That way our patients are guaranteed to be provided with the highest quality of care. 

So to uphold this standard, we are now able to offer our patients the most revolutionary medical microwave technology that has proven to be an effective treatment for the complete removal of warts.

How Do Our Advanced Treatments Combat Fungal Toenails?

Cold Laser Treatment is a game changer.

It's safe, effective, and, most importantly, painless. This advanced approach utilizes low-level lasers to target and eliminate toenail fungus, offering patients a sigh of relief. No more hiding toenails or worrying about spreading the infection to loved ones.

As podiatrists, we now have a powerful tool to provide our patients in the Mackay region with a real solution to fungal toenail infections. Cold Laser treatment is the most effective and advanced method available, ensuring a quicker and more successful recovery.

By offering this cutting-edge treatment, we are not only addressing a common foot health issue but also significantly improving our patient's overall quality of life. We invite you to explore this revolutionary approach with us and make a positive impact on the lives of those who entrust us with their foot health.

Lunula Cold Laser employs dual laser therapy, utilizing two laser beams that work in synergy to eliminate the fungus, stimulate blood flow, and activate the immune response, clearing the infection from within. The treatment is FDA-approved, having undergone rigorous clinical trials and successfully treated numerous individuals, enabling them to regain clear and healthy nails.

One of the standout features of Cold Laser therapy is its remarkable safety profile. It is entirely painless and carries no risk of skin damage or burns. The introduction of Lunula Cold Laser Nail Treatment marks a significant step in the journey toward making fungal nail infections a thing of the past, offering our patients a clear and pain-free path to healthier nails.