Plantar Fasciitis Physical Therapy

About Plantar Fasciitis

The plantar fascia is a thick band of connective tissue that spans from your heel to your toes. It serves to stabilize the many bones in your foot and ankle complex, and its elastic properties contribute to force production during walking, running and jumping.

Although the suffix “itis” is used to describe inflammation, it is now thought that plantar fascia pain is not caused by inflammation, but by micro tears and trigger points in the fascia itself. New regenerative technologies provide fast and effective treatment options for plantar fasciitis.

Dr. Lev Kalika

Clinical director & DC RMSK

About Foot Pain Specialist Dr. Lev Kalika

Dr. Kalika has been treating foot and heel pain for over 15 years. His expertise in diagnostic ultrasonography using the highest resolution ultrasound technology available in NYC ensures that patients get an accurate diagnosis on their first visit.

The NYDNRehab clinic features the most technologically advanced gait analysis system available in a private physical therapy clinic. Dr. Kalika has developed his own unique approach to treating heel pain using extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), along with ultrasound guided dry needling and injection therapies. Using his methodology, true plantar fasciitis can be easily treated and function can be fully restored, provided there are no other underlying issues.

With his expertise in diagnostic ultrasonography, Dr. Kalika has successfully treated some of the most complicated cases of plantar fasciitis, and is able to weed out nerve involvement that can mimic plantar fasciitis. He has published multiple research papers on the subject.

Dr. Kalika is an internationally recognized expert in musculoskeletal medicine, with many scientific publications to his credit. He is certified in multiple evidence-based therapy approaches. His clinic features advanced technologies rarely found in run-of-the-mill physical therapy clinics.

Doctor Kalika has successfully treated over 2000 cases of plantar fasciitis, often succeeding where other practitioners have failed.

Get the Best Plantar Fasciitis Rehab that Really Works

The first step to recovering from plantar fasciitis is finding a health care practitioner who knows how to successfully treat it. There are hundreds of physical therapy clinics in NYC, but few have the expertise, experience and tools needed to accurately diagnose and treat plantar fasciitis. In fact plantar fasciitis is one of the most frequently misdiagnosed musculoskeletal conditions.

At NYDNRehab, we use cutting edge technologies to diagnose and treat your foot and heel pain. Using research-grade high resolution diagnostic ultrasonography, we are able to accurately pinpoint the underlying cause of your foot pain, eliminating the risk of misdiagnosis and avoiding ineffective treatments that waste your time and prolong your pain and discomfort.

Get the Best Plantar Fasciitis Rehab that Really Works

We never take a one-size-fits-all approach to plantar fasciitis physical therapy. Our one-on-one personalized treatment plans ensure that you get the exact treatment you need without wasting time. Many of our patients come to us after months of pain and futile attempts at treatment. At NYDNRehab, they finally get the personalized care they need to eliminate plantar fasciitis symptoms for good.

Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms, Causes
and Risk Factors

Symptoms

Sharp pain in the heel
Intensified pain after exercise
Foot arch pain
Pain that intensifies in the morning or after resting
Swelling in the heel
Stiffness in the Achilles tendon
Pain that persists for months on end

Causes and Risk Factors

Long hours standing on your feet, especially on concrete
Overuse from sports and physical activity
Footwear with too little support
Wearing high heels
Obesity
Pregnancy
Flat feet or feet with high arches

Accurate Diagnosis is Key to Successful Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

Plantar fasciitis affects people from all walks of life, from retail and construction workers to fitness enthusiasts and athletes. Because the condition shares symptoms with other foot and ankle conditions, including sciatica, tarsal tunnel syndrome, lateral plantar nerve entrapment, plantar fascia rupture and calcaneal stress fractures, it is frequently misdiagnosed and incorrectly treated.

At NYDNRehab, we use the highest resolution diagnostic ultrasonography to differentiate plantar fasciitis from other conditions. Accurate diagnosis ensures that you get the most effective treatment available for your specific condition. We know that physical rehabilitation takes time, and we believe that time should not be wasted on treatments for the wrong condition.

Accurate Diagnosis is Key to Successful Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

Treatment Options for Plantar Fasciitis Rehab at NYDNRehab

The plantar fascia is made up of thick connective tissue with limited vascularity, making it slow to heal due to limited delivery of oxygen and nutrients. Traditional treatment methods include taping, orthotics and stretching exercises, none of which help the plantar fascia to heal.

At NYDNRehab, we use regenerative therapies and technologies that stimulate the growth of new cells in the plantar fascia, Our regenerative treatment options for chronic plantar fasciitis treatment include:

Focused Shockwave Therapy

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a highly effective treatment approach that delivers low-energy acoustic waves to the patient’s skin via a hand-held transducer. ESWT is completely non-invasive and does not require anesthesia or pain medication. Focused shockwaves trigger the progenesis of new cells in the plantar fascia, tapping into your body’s innate healing mechanisms to stimulate tissue repair and reduce pain. Many patients report significant pain reduction after a single ESWT session.

Electromagnetic Transduction Therapy (EMTT)

Extracorporeal magneto transduction therapy (EMTT) is a non-invasive technology that uses electromagnetic fields to reduce pain and stimulate cellular progenesis in targeted tissues. This groundbreaking new technology is an effective treatment of choice for a variety of conditions, including plantar fasciitis. When combined with ESWT, the two technologies form a dynamic duo for reducing pain and inflammation and accelerating the healing process.

Electromagnetic Transduction Therapy (EMTT)

Ultrasound Guided Dry Needling

Trigger points are common in overuse injuries like plantar fasciitis, and they can contribute significantly to pain and dysfunction. When guided by ultrasound, dry needling precisely targets stubborn trigger points and invokes a twitch response that releases and eliminates them.

Ultrasound Guided Injection Therapies

We sometimes use injection therapies like corticosteroids, platelet rich plasma (PRP) and Prolotherapy to reduce pain and stimulate cellular repair. Guidance by ultrasound ensures that the injection hits its mark, for maximum effectiveness.

Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in NYC

Plantar fasciitis is slow to heal without professional intervention. To get the very best treatment for plantar fasciitis, you need a clinic that is equipped with the best regenerative tools for plantar fasciitis physical therapy. When coupled with our experience and expertise, NYDNRehab cannot be beat as the clinic of choice for plantar fasciitis rehab in NYC.

Plantar Fasciitis Physical Therapy

About Plantar Fasciitis

About Foot Pain Specialist Dr. Lev Kalika

Get the Best Plantar Fasciitis Rehab that Really Works