Regenerative Medicine & Advanced Therapies
PRP, Class IV Laser, Red Light Therapy, Shockwave Therapy, and Fat Pad Treatment offer additional options for certain persistent foot and ankle conditions.
Advanced Options Beyond Traditional Care
Not every foot or ankle problem needs surgery. When symptoms continue despite initial treatment, advanced non-surgical therapies may be incorporated into a broader treatment plan.
The right option depends on the condition being treated, how long symptoms have been present, and the individual patient. Some treatments use the body's own platelets, while others use light, laser, or acoustic energy.
Explore Regenerative Treatment Options
Learn how each therapy works, when it may be considered, and how it may fit into your treatment plan.
Using Your Own Platelets as Part of Treatment
PRP is prepared from a small sample of your own blood. The platelets are concentrated and injected into the targeted area as part of a treatment plan for certain musculoskeletal foot and ankle conditions.
PRP may be considered when pain:
Because PRP is prepared from your own blood, no donor tissue is used. Activity recommendations and follow-up care will depend on the area being treated and the individual condition.
Finding the Right Treatment for You
Different conditions respond to different approaches. The right treatment depends on your symptoms, diagnosis, and individual needs.
The Condition
Treatment depends on the specific issue involved, whether it is nerve pain, tendon injury, joint pain, plantar fasciitis, or another foot or ankle condition.
How Long Symptoms Have Lasted
A recent problem may respond to a different approach than symptoms that have been ongoing, recurring, or slow to improve.
Previous Treatment
What you have already tried, such as rest, orthotics, medication, physical therapy, or injections, can help guide what makes sense next.
Your Goals
Your activity level, lifestyle, and what you want to get back to all play an important role in choosing the right treatment plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Regenerative medicine generally refers to treatments intended to work with biological processes involved in tissue recovery. At Put Your Feet First, advanced non-surgical options may include PRP along with therapies such as Class IV laser, PBM, and ESWT depending on the condition being treated.
PRP may be considered for certain chronic tendon problems, plantar fasciitis, joint conditions, and other selected musculoskeletal foot and ankle concerns. Whether PRP is appropriate depends on the diagnosis and individual circumstances.
Shockwave therapy is commonly used for persistent musculoskeletal problems such as chronic plantar fasciitis and certain tendon conditions. It uses acoustic energy directed at the affected area without surgical incisions.
Both use light energy, but they differ in wavelength, power, and how they are delivered. Class IV laser uses higher-powered laser energy, while photobiomodulation uses specific light wavelengths in a non-invasive treatment session.
For some conditions, advanced non-surgical treatments may be considered before surgery. However, they are not a replacement for surgery in every case, particularly when a structural problem requires correction.
Put Your Feet First offers PRP and other advanced non-surgical foot and ankle treatment options in Scottsdale, Arizona. Available therapies include Class IV laser, PBM, ESWT, and other treatments depending on the condition.
Looking for Options Beyond Traditional Treatment?
Advanced non-surgical therapies may offer another option for persistent foot or ankle pain when initial care has not been enough.