Physical Therapies
Physical Therapies
Being on your feet all day, every day, can result in stiffness and sometimes pain after long periods of time. In some instances, this can also lead to injury. Having access to physical therapies can really help to relieve pain, improve your overall mobility and support long-term foot health. Here at Pioneer, we have a dedicated team of podiatrists who are here to provide the right physical therapies to help you with your foot health journey.
Photobiomodulation Therapy, or Cold Laser Therapy, uses light to increase the body’s natural healing abilities in response to swelling, muscular spasms, pain and inflammation. This form of physical therapy also increases oxygen levels for sick and injured cells. Additionally, the skin absorbs LLLT (Low-Level Laser Therapy) when it is applied. This stimulates the body’s immune system, increasing blood supply to damaged cells. It also reduces inflammation, pain, and decreases swelling. The underlying cause or disease is targeted by the Cold Laser Therapy to promote healing, making the results more effective and last longer.
At Pioneer, we are proud to offer Class IV Laser Therapy, which helps with the following:
- Speeds up wound healing
- Pain relief
- Reducing inflammation
- Reducing swelling
- Speeds up recovery time post injury/surgery
- Improved neurological function
- Boosts the immune system
- Improved blood circulation
- Increased joint flexibility
- Improves endurance and also strength
- Reduces the likelihood of injury
- Speeds up recovery time post injury
- Reduces muscle fatigue
- Reduces the chance of re-injury
Whether you or a loved one is dealing with podiatry concerns, we’re here to help.
FAQs
A musculoskeletal assessment is a physical examination that evaluates a patient's bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. It can help identify problems with the musculoskeletal system, such as pain, stiffness, or difficulty moving.
There are many potential causes of foot problems which include:
- Standing on your feet for prolonged periods
- Aging
- Injury or trauma
- Overuse
- Extra body weight (greater loading due to an increase in body mass)
- Wearing shoes that don't fit properly
- Other conditions such as Diabetes or Arthritis
One of the most common conditions podiatrists treat is bunions (a bony bulge on the outside of the big toe that causes pain, swelling, and limited movement of the toe). It is recommended to visit your local podiatrist if your foot care routine is not alleviating any foot and ankle symptoms. As we get older, an annual foot health check is as important as a sight or hearing test. Conditions like diabetes or circulatory problems can all be picked up by looking at the feet, and common problems like corns, cracked skin, and ingrown toenails can be successfully treated. Even digital deformities such as bunions can be prevented at an early stage or managed effectively at Pioneer Private Care, so the best advice is to have an initial consultation with a member of the team.
“Finding Pioneer very helpful, staff are great. Treatment is very professional.”
– Terry
