Monday, 16 January 2012

Premier Foot and Ankle, Inc Offers Specialized Non-Invasive Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Spurs

Premier Foot and Ankle, Inc has been offering specialized non-invasive treatments for plantar fasciitis and heel spurs.

Premier Foot and Ankle, Inc. is determined to offer Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Treatment (EPAT®), the most advanced and highly-effective non-invasive podiatric treatment method approved by the FDA. This proprietary technology is based on a distinct set of pressure waves that stimulate the metabolism, enhance blood circulation as well as accelerate the healing process. It helps damaged tissue gradually regenerates and eventually heals. This non-invasive office/clinic based procedure represents a breakthrough treatment option for a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions. The procedure eliminates pain and restores full mobility, thus improving the quality of life.

Podiatrist at Premier Foot and Ankle, Inc. also provide podiatric foot treatment for people who suffer from serious cracked heels. The non-invasive EPAT® treatment has virtually no risks or side effects. In some cases patients may experience some minor discomfort which may continue for a few days. It is normal to have some residual pain after intense exercise or a full-day of work. 

Benefits of Non-Invasive EPAT®:

1.    Patients are immediately fully weight bearing.
2.    Bilateral patients can be treated at the same time.
3.    No incision - No risk of infection at the treatment site - No scar tissue formation.
4.    Patients are able to return to work/normal activities the same day of the procedure.
5.    Patients evaluated for success at 12 weeks.
6.    Over 80% successful outcomes
7.    Non-invasive so biomechanics are not affected - future treatment options are not limited.
8.    Cost Effective
9.    Reduced conservative care - ends the cycle - Reduced after care and complications costs.
10.    Reduced cost from lost work.
11.    Fast, safe and effective.

Podiatrist at Premier Foot and Ankle, Inc. can address different types of foot related problems including, Achilles tendonitis, ankle sprain, bunions, flat feet, fungal nails, hammer toe, heel spurs, ingrown, toenails, and neuronal. Foot and ankle care doctors are highly-trained and can handle any severe case.

The website of the clinic is patient-friendly and offers complete information regarding foot and ankle conditions and their respective treatments. They offer different types of podiatric surgery, plantar fasciitis and orthopedic foot and ankle treatment at their facility. Patients can request an appointment for Plano health services through their online website.

Sunday, 8 January 2012

Bunion - Symptoms And Treatments

A bunion is a type of extra growth of the joint at the base of the big toe. It often develops when the tissue or bone at the toe joint moves out of its place forcing the toe to bend. It is supposed to be the most painful condition can cause rupture of the tendons as well as muscles. Its pain is sometimes incomparable causes a lump of bone on the foot.  


Symptoms of bunions include the gradual enlargement of a bump on the outside of the foot at the base of the big, redness, irritation, itching, heavy swelling and too much pain on the joint. It sometimes restricts the normal activities of running, walking and brisk moving. The abnormal development of corns on the toe caused by the overlapping of the first and second toes causes heavy pain to the patient. The bone and tissue enlargement at the base of the big toe is the obvious symptom of a bunion. Bunions can also be caused by hereditary bone deformations or develop over time due to various factors. In fact, it is known as a deformity in medical terms. 

An advanced form of bunion (pathological bump) can make a foot look grotesque and can even lead to other severe diseases like arthritis, chronic joint pain, muscle rupture etc. Bunions form after years of abnormal motion, pressure on the bone or adjoining muscles or inherited foot type or even ill-fitted shoes. This is the reason proper selection of foot wear is necessary to avoid the condition of bunion. 

Podiatrist can easily determine the problem and recommend appropriate treatment measures. They easily diagnose as well as categorize the severe bunion symptoms on sight. Through an X-ray they identify a bunion or other severe bone deformation in the toe. X-rays are used to identify any exacerbating factors to treat the patient in a holistic manner.

However, most bunions or moderate deformations can be treated without invasive treatments like surgery. In addition, the main focus in treatment is to relieve the pressure on the bunion to balk the fast progression of the joint deformity (bunion). Applying bunion pads around the bone, wearing shoes with wide toe boxes and total avoidance of high-heeled shoes can easily relieve the pressure. Inflamed and irritating bunions can be treated with ultrasound therapy, ice and even anti-inflammatory drugs.

Experienced foot and ankle doctors (podiatrists) can diagnose the condition and recommend the best possible solution to maintain and improve your foot health.

For more information please visit website: http://www.premierfoot.com.

Friday, 16 December 2011

Complete Care, Treatment And Corrective Procedures For Ankle Sprains

Foot and ankle surgeries are normal in today’s busy lifestyle. People often exposed to mild to severe injuries or even intolerable pain. Unfortunately, most of the people try to neglect such problems and sporadic pain, which may cause severe problem after-wards. There are different types of minor injuries or deformities that can cause immense trouble during the daily life activities of a person. Therefore, in order to control the situation and get rid of the serious pain, one must consult to the experienced podiatrist to understand the exact cause of pain.

It is the podiatrist or foot and ankle doctor that can determined the cause of problem or severe pain in the ankle. Detailed screening and diagnosis can help to identify the situation. They can explain the main reason behind the chronic pain in the region. However, the reason could be from minor ankle sprains to bunions to hammer toes. They can explain the medical terms and the logical reasons like an unnatural twisting of the ankle bones or any strain on the ankle bones of the foot. It may result in extensive stretching or even tearing of one or more attached ligaments. The severity of the ankle strain can cause high degree of damage, which may result in serious circumstances.

In fact, if not properly treated, it can cause heavy ankle sprains that may develop into long-term problems for the people and especially athletes. Doctors can examine the signs of the ankle sprains like swelling, or bruising. After the careful examination, they recommend a specialized treatment, which may include long-term resting. Most of the time doctors suggest elevating the ankle and applying ice to eliminate swelling.

In severely chronic strain in the ankle cases, podiatrists often recommend compressive bandages in order to immobilize and support the injury during healing. Severe ankle strain and long-term pain in the region, particularly among competitive athletes and working people, may need immediate surgery to repair and tighten the damaged ligaments and attached muscles.

However, to prevent serious ankle sprains, renowned foot and ankle doctors recommend maintaining strength, balance, and flexibility in the foot and ankle through regular exercises. They also suggest for continuous stretching, and wearing well-fitted shoes for more comfort, proper functioning and even balancing. For more serious issues, they may recommend reconstructive surgery procedure that may include tissue reconstruction, function restoration, and cosmetic rehabilitation, each of which serve their own purposes.

For more information please visit website: http://www.premierfoot.com/.

Tuesday, 13 December 2011

Premier Foot and Ankle, Inc Offers Cracked Heel Treatment for the Patients

Premier Foot and Ankle, Inc, a Plano, TX based podiatric clinic has been offering cracked heel treatment for the patients.

Podiatrist at Premier Foot and Ankle, Inc. has been offering exceptional podiatric foot treatment for people who suffer from serious cracked heels. One of the most important things people can do to protect their heels from cracking is using an oil based moisturizing cream or a pumice stone to reduce the thickness of the hard skin on the back of their heel. 

Cracked skin on the heels, or heel fissures, is caused by dry skin. Cracks can be deep and painful causing bleeding or infection. Some people’s skin is naturally predisposed to dry skin and these people are more susceptible to heel fissures and need podiatric treatment. Visit the Premier Foot & Ankle podiatric educational video page and select the cracked heels video for more information: http://www.premierfoot.com.

Treatments offered by the foot and ankle doctors at Premier Foot and Ankle, Inc. are:
1.    Custom Orthotics
2.    EPAT
3.    Gait Analysis
4.    Podiatric Surgery   
5.    Laser Treatment
6.    Podiatherm
7.    Reconstructive Surgery
8.    X-Ray 

The website of the clinic is patient-friendly and offers complete information regarding foot and ankle conditions and their respective treatments. Patients can request an appointment through their online website only.

Thursday, 17 November 2011

Premier Foot and Ankle, Inc Announces Non-Surgical Treatment Options for Plantar Fasciitis

Premier Foot and Ankle, Inc, a Plano, TX based podiatric clinic has announced non-surgical treatment options for plantar fasciitis for the patients. 

Plantar fasciitis is also known as "heel spurs". It is a serious condition and occurs when the band of tissue extending from the heel to the toes, called the fascia, becomes inflamed and causes intolerable heel pain. It is the most common cause of heel pain, though this can also be due to a stress fracture, tendonitis, arthritis, nerve irritation, or a cyst.

Podiatrists at the Premier Foot and Ankle, Inc. can diagnose the condition & symptoms and based on that they offer various non-surgical treatments including:
1.    Stretching exercises that focus on the calf muscles to ease the pain in the fascia.
2.    Icing to reduce inflammation
3.    Ibuprofen and other anti-inflammatory drugs
4.    Advice of wearing shoes with a good, supportive arch and a slightly elevated heel to reduce stress to the heel and the plantar fascia. 

For more non-surgical treatment options for plantar fasciitis, people can visit the website: http://www.premierfoot.com.

If these non-surgical methods are attempted with pain continuing several weeks later, the podiatrists at Premier Foot and Ankle, Inc. may recommend one or more of the following additional treatments:
1.    Injection therapy
2.    Padding and strapping, etc.

The website of the clinic is patient-friendly and offers complete information regarding foot and ankle conditions and their respective treatments. Patients can request an appointment through their online website only.

Tuesday, 8 November 2011

Effectives Treatments And Relief From Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis is supposed to be the most general condition of heel pain. It can cause heavy trouble while moving or running. It is a condition that generally arises at any point of time to anybody. However, it generally affects sport persons that are completely involved in the running and moving activities. This is a severe condition that mainly takes place when the fibrous plantar fascia ligament present in the foot muscle along the bottom of the foot develops tears in the underlying tissues. It results in chronic pain and even inflammation in the region, paralyzing the daily activities of a person.

The pain in the lower foot region or plantar fasciitis can be observed close to where the fascia attaches to the calcaneus, (heel bone). The condition is often misspelled as: plantar fasciitis. Moreover, it is a serious problem and need to be treated with immediate effect. However, only an experienced and certified podiatrist can diagnose the true cause of problem or heel pain. Since, there could be a great number of conditions that can lead to such chronic pain. Podiatrists having the necessary medical skills and knowledge to identify the exact cause of heel pain can treat it accordingly with utmost care and calibration.

Plantar fasciitis can cause the extreme inflammation of the plantar fascia muscle, tendons and ligaments of the region which runs along the bottom of the foot and helps in supporting the balance of the body. This ligament is made of multiple aligned fibrous bands of tissue and runs exactly between the heel bone and toes which stretches with every step you take. Pain and inflammation develops gradually when tears occur in the tissue in long-term when not treated properly.

Podiatrists can understand the most evident symptoms through their medical observation and procedures and also through examining distinct level of heel pain. This condition should be treatment instantly because it gets worsening upon rising and increasing over a period of time. Often in this condition, the pain is worse when patients try to move, run or even walk or after sitting for a long time.

Upon proper examination podiatrists may recommend one or more of the following additional treatments:

1.    Stretching exercises to focus on the calf muscles to ease chronic pain in the fascia
2.    Physical therapy – to help provide relief from extreme pain.
3.    Night splint – to keep the plantar fascia in the stretched position while sleeping and reduce morning pain.

Moreover, supportive shoes, stretches as well as custom orthotic devices are the primary long-term preventative treatments for plantar fasciitis.

For more information please visit website: http://www.premierfoot.com/.

Wednesday, 2 November 2011

Premier Foot And Ankle, Inc Offers Tips For Buying Kids Shoes On Its Blog

Premier Foot and Ankle, Inc, a Plano, TX based podiatric clinic has been offering tips for buying kids shoes on its blog.

Recently, Premier Foot and Ankle, Inc, a Plano, TX based podiatric clinic has posted an important video advice on its blog explaining the vital tips for buying kids shoes. The information offered through video will help people to protect the feet of their kids as they grow older. It is also explaining the need to their feet with the right shoe. One can watch this video from the website: http://www.premierfoot.com/blog/.


Premier Foot and Ankle, Inc offers a wide variety of advance treatment options, including:
1.    Radiofrequency Treatment
2.    EPAT
3.    iStep Technology
4.    Vascular Testing
5.    In office X-Ray and Diagnostic Ultrasound
6.    Minimal Incision Surgery
7.    Cryosurgery Treatment of warts (verruca).
8.    Laser Treatment - Treatment of warts (verruca).
9.    Laser Treatment - Treatment of nail fungus.
10.    Injection Therapy (for plantar fasciitis)
11.    Diabetic Shoe Program for qualifying patients
12.    Diabetic Wound Care
13.    Computerized Foot Analysis and Orthotics
14.    Bilingual Podiatry Practice

People can contact their Plano, TX Podiatry practice to learn how they can improve the overall quality of life. They are also conveniently located in McKinney, Texas. For more information about the appointments, educational videos, patient forms, treatment procedures, podiatrist McKinney TX or any other information, visit: http://www.premierfoot.com.