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Acupuncture Proves Useful in Treating Foot Pain
August 11, 2023
Acupuncture has proven itself toes. Men and women who spend considerable time standing or walking, especially those who are overweight, often experience pain in this area.
In a clinical test, those suffering from foot pain showed greater improvement with acupuncture than a control group that received conventional treatment methods. The test group was also given conventional treatment, which included medications and exercise, in addition to formally recommend acupuncture as a regular plantar fasciitis treatment method.
In treating plantar heel problems with acupuncture, the needle is inserted into the principles of acupuncture and Chinese medicine in general, this particular acupuncture point has a close relationship with the body itself and is effective in the treatment of of aching joints. In the most recent studies, however, researchers have concentrated on using this acupuncture point in dealing with problems in the ankle and heel. At the end of one study, a group that was treated at that specific acupuncture point showed significant improvements over those receiving other forms of treatment. Acupuncture for plantar fasciitis is only one of the many modern uses of this ancient medical practice.
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Dr. Lev Kalika is a world-recognized expert in musculoskeletal ultrasonography, with 20+ years of clinical experience in advanced rehabilitative medicine. In addition to operating his clinical practice in Manhattan, he regularly publishes peer-reviewed research on ultrasound-guided therapies and procedures.
Dr. Kalika is an esteemed member of the International Society for Medical Shockwave Treatment ((SMST), and the only clinician in New York certified by the ISMST to perform extracorporeal shockwave therapy. He is also an active member of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), and has developed his own unique approach to dynamic functional and fascial ultrasonography.
In this instance, an athlete was originally diagnosed with minor quadriceps muscle strain and was treated for four weeks, with unsatisfactory results. When he came to our clinic, the muscle was not healing, and the patients’ muscle tissue had already begun to atrophy.
Upon examination using MSUS, we discovered that he had a full muscle thickness tear that had been overlooked by his previous provider. To mitigate damage and promote healing, surgery should have been performed immediately after the injury occurred. Because of misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment, the patient now has permanent damage that cannot be corrected.
The most important advantage of Ultrasound over MRI imaging is its ability to zero in on the symptomatic region and obtain imaging, with active participation and feedback from the patient. Using dynamic MSUS, we can see what happens when patients contract their muscles, something that cannot be done with MRI. From a diagnostic perspective, this interaction is invaluable.
Dynamic ultrasonography examination demonstrating the full thickness tear and already occurring muscle atrophy due to misdiagnosis and not referring the patient to proper diagnostic workup
Demonstration of how very small muscle defect is made and revealed to be a complete tear with muscle contraction under diagnostic sonography (not possible with MRI)
Complete tear of rectus femoris with large hematoma (blood)
Separation of muscle ends due to tear elicited on dynamic sonography examination
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