Services
East Penn Foot and Ankle Associates are committed to the diagnosis and treatment of all pediatric, adolescent and adult foot and ankle problems.
We Provide The Following Treatments
Services
- Shock Wave Therapy - Certified
Please contact us for a consultation to determine if your a qualified candidate for this procedure.
- Custom Diabetic Shoes
- Gait Analysis
Physical Therapy
Robbins Rehabilitation
Consistent, Personal Care & Attention You Need
Robbins Rehabilitation prides themselves in the fact that they get our patients back to their normal lives faster than other offices because you will see the same practitioner each time you come to their office. At Robbins Rehabilitation they see no more than two patients per hour because individual attention is a cornerstone of their treatment philosophy. They are dedicated to giving you the care and attention you need
At Robbins Rehabilitation, they will schedule your first visit within 24 hours of you contacting their office. They understand the importance of immediate care and are dedicated to starting your recovery as soon as possible.
Extra Corporal Shock-Wave Therapy
Extra Corporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a highly effective treatment for chronic Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Spurs, and Achilles tendonitis.
Most such surgery has been replaced with ESWT in which repeated shockwaves are applied to the painful fascia. This converts the chronic inflammation to acute inflammation which the body handles very well by repairing the fascia, getting rid of scar tissue and bringing in new blood vessels (neovasuclarization). Healing starts the first day and continues gradually over the next 10-12 weeks.
ESWT can be accomplished via one or two high energy session involving anesthesia or by low energy ESWT in which 3 low energy sessions are used in place of one high energy session and no anesthesia is needed. ESWT is successful 85 to 90 percent of the time when the plantar fascia does not repsond to conventional treatments. Surgical treatment as a treatment for heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis is rare. If a health professional mentions surgery before ESWT, look for the exit door to the office.
ESWT has none of the risks involved with traditional surgery, and you can return to work the next day. ESWT has a 94 percent success rate one year after treatment is completed.
Please contact us to schedule your next appointment to see if you are a candidate for this treatment.
Advanced Diagnostic Testing (In Office)
We Provide 24 Hour Emergency Care
To learn more about these conditions and ailments, visit our foot and ankle facts link.
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