• Non invasive
• ESWT - Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
• Reparative high energy protocol
• Plantar Fasciitis, Heel spurs, Achilles tendonitis
• FDA approved
• Clinically proven in multiple randomized and placebo controlled studies
• Safe and effective - Over 90% reduction in pain
• No surgery
• No hospitalization
• No loss of time from work
• Resolves pain from failed surgery

Dr Handler is happy to announce a new procedure available in office for patients who are suffering from heel pain. The Dornier EPOS Ultra - Chronic Plantar Fasciitis, orthopedic shock wave therapy with a 92 % success rate. The one year follow up to the FDA study, patients reported Excellent/Good 94%, Fair 6%, Poor 0%.

What is extracorporeal shock wave therapy?

Shock wave therapy is a noninvasive method that uses pressure waves to treat various musculoskeletal conditions. High-energy acoustic waves (shock waves) deliver a mechanical force to the body's tissues. ESWT stands for Extra-corporeal Shock Wave Therapy, which is a big fancy name and high technology when, in fact, it is a very simple, quick, non-surgical procedure.

Dr Handler is happy to announce a new procedure available in office for patients who are suffering from heel pain. The Dornier EPOS Ultra - Chronic Plantar Fasciitis, orthopedic shock wave therapy with a 92 % success rate. The one year follow up to the FDA study, patients reported Excellent/Good 94%, Fair 6%, Poor 0%.

How effective is ESWT?

The results were an amazing average reduction in pain of 92% with only one treatment. (This data reflects the results of all patients treated in the study one year after receiving one treatment with the Dornier EPOS ESWT machine).

What signs indicate this therapy is needed?

Shock wave therapy may treat conditions such as degenerated tendons (Achilles tendonitis), heel pain (plantar fasciitis) and tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis).

When should I Consider ESWT?

If you have had your condition for more than six months and have tried three conservative therapies with no results, do not wait any longer to seek help. It is natural to procrastinate, but not a good idea for tendonitis conditions, since continuously using degenerative tendon tissue can cause further damage.

Quick Relief With Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy provides quick relief for your heel pain. Traditional treatments for plantar fasciitis include ice, arch supports, stretches, and steroid injections. These conservative methods can resolve heel pain. However, they take longer to provide total pain relief. Shockwave therapy offers faster relief, so you can get back to your active lifestyle sooner!

Shockwave Therapy is a fast procedure and does not require anesthesia. Through experience and research, we have found that this advanced treatment provides significant pain relief for our patients, and it works around your daily schedule!

Our podiatrist will use our in-office ultrasound technology to detect and diagnose the type of inflammation-causing your heel pain during your consultation. We will then provide a specialized treatment plan for you and determine if you are a good candidate for shockwave therapy.