 will try several non-surgical treatments to relieve the pain or inflammation in your foot or ankle. At LuxePodiatry™, my private practice in Palm Beach County, we provide many non-surgical treatment options for our patients. Here are three non-surgical treatments that are easily performed in our office with little to no downtime.
Hyaluronan is a natural substance found in your joints and joint fluid. In the foot and ankle, hyaluronan acts like a lubricant and a cushion in the joint. When you lose this lubricant and cushion, you will get decreased motion, pain and swelling in your joints.
The goal of this type of injection is to supplement poor-quality hyaluronan in your painful joint with additional highly purified hyaluronan. We use an injectable solution made from highly purified sodium hyaluronate (also known as hyaluronic acid) that is extracted from chicken combs. These are harvested from chickens that have been certified as suitable for human consumption via pre- and post-mortem veterinary inspection.
The treatment will be injected directly into your joint right in the office by one of our trained physicians.
Your doctor may use a local anesthetic to numb the area.
Your doctor may remove any the fluid that is currently in your joint with a process called arthrocentesis.
Your doctor injects hyaluronic acid therapy into the painful joint space.
You may be instructed to avoid strenuous activities for a couple of days following the injection. Most patients experience little or no discomfort during the injection.
The injections are usually done in a series. Your doctor will inform you as to how many injections you will need.
Traumeel is a homeopathic prescription drug that is indicated for the treatment of inflammatory and degenerative conditions. Traumeel is a botanical extract and agent found in nature that not only reduces swelling, but balances it to promote its benefits. Traumeel is primarily composed of arnica montana root, a plant extract that is commonly found in tablets and creams to relieve pain and inflammation.
Since the solution is mostly plant based, there are little to no side effects or allergic reactions. Traumeel is an anti-inflammatory treatment that can be used as often as necessary. Compared to corticosteroids, though safe when regulated by a physician, may have adverse effects if used too often.
Traumeel injections treat several inflammation based conditions. Soft tissue injuries respond very well to Traumeel treatment, including muscles ligaments, and tendons. It is very helpful to those who experience chronic inflammation, such as athletes who may have an area or body part that they overuse during performance.
Get back to the activities and sports that you love!
Amniotic cell therapy is an all natural injection therapy designed for soft tissue injuries in the foot and ankle. Amniotic therapy is used for patients who have found no relief through conservative treatments such as physical therapy, anti-inflammatories, insoles and bracing or are looking for non-surgical and non-steroidal options.
Amniotic fluid is highly concentrated in stem cells, proteins, cytokines and other important compounds, which are one some of the most fundamental cells in our bodies. Studies have shown this fluid to be naturally regenerative and can reduce inflammation and scars. Amniotic fluid is the fluid surrounding a fetus in pregnancy. During most pregnancies, this fluid is thrown away after birth. Consenting mothers of cesarian section babies can donate this fluid because of it’s amazing regenerative process. It is important to note, these cells come from the amniotic sac and are not part of the embryo.
You will be back on your feet immediately with little to no downtime.
Lets get real here on Saturday we didn't look like scoring a goal in the first half and we were all hoping for a goaless draw. I am as pleased as anyone that thanks to errors by the Mansfield defence we got two goals early in the second half and Miller took them both well but don't think we no longer need Tom Pope as it will come back and bite you on the bottom I'm sure.
I do think that Mansfield's big defence were less suited to a nippy forward than a player like Tom. In regard to his moaning yes he moans but I'm sure that is because he cares!
With all due respect mate I'm sure he does care but if, as it seems, confidence is low rollicking someone for not doing their job by someone not doing his isn't going to help at all... in those situations diminishing one players confidence diminishes all players confidence... like a helix, the more pressure you apply from the top the further down the bottom goes... and everything inbetween.
Big defenders are de rigueur in this league. If we carry on as we did against Mansfield we can keep Tom for an impact sub till he's fully fit, then other sides will have to worry about us for a change.
Geo, It's not only Tom Pope in Vale's side that gives other players a rollicking, Scott Brown at least is another one and let's be honest these aren't the U10's. On the other side of the coin when someone does something good the applause and the praise come out.
It's a pity Pope and Miller haven't been tried more in a 4-4-2 especially at home through the middle. They could be a foil for each other, just got to get the chemistry right between them.
Agree entirely, i made this point in September / October time.
They were never given a proper 6,7,8 game run as a pairing.
Miller seemed the scapegoat, i get he is greedy and makes the wrong decisions, however it was always him hauled off after 65 minutes and then sub at the next away game.
Aspin for his own reasons didn't trust him or want to persevere with the partnership.
Miller was Aspins scapegoat whilst Pope was an automatic pick.
The two of them ought to of been given way more time to gel.
The problem isn't Tom Pope but the lack of support and service the strikers have had for 2-3 years now.
True, Pope can't run the channels like Miller but he can hold up the ball better and is a better header of a ball. There should be room for both types if we had a decent midfield four.
Numerous little and large combinations have worked.
It is all about playing to a formation and your strengths.
I know Pope is a bit older now and Miller scored in The Conference but surely there was at least a 25-30 goal partnership in the making.
It was just never given time to come to fruition and i'll never know why.
Our pitch is too big for a conventional 4-4-2 in the modern game sadly. If we want a high intensity pressing game that is not set up for Pope as he’s simply not the right fit for that job. If Askey wants to keep him as the spearhead to his attack he needs to change his pressing game mentality.
Don't agree though he isn't quick no one tries to press more than Pope I have seen him pressurise defenders into mistakes and kicking the ball into touch on countless occasions.
I haven’t seen much of it this season mate.
Pope is a better player than Miller. End of.
He'd thrive if he was given the right service.
I'm not saying we should change a winning team necessarily but they are completely different players so comparing them isn't sensible.
One is an old fashioned target man, the other more of an inside forward who runs the channels.
Ideally they should compliment each other.
I didn't think Miller played well last night. He was in one of his head down, pub football moods, where he won't pass the ball and runs down blind alleys. He could have played in another Vale player twice but chose not to do so. His awareness is very poor.
Yes, he buzzes around and is a nuisance, though for one moment I thought he was in danger of another card last night. But surely, in this league, Pope is a better all round bet. He can hold up the ball, he does have greater awareness, he is a better header and he has a proven scoring record in league football.
We've done better in the last few games not because Pope hasn't played and Miller has but because our midfield players have shown a lot more energy and running power, and have finally started to create chances and play further up the pitch.
If anything the key has been to drop Kay and recall Worrall who has been a catalyst in our more energetic style of play.
Tom Pope when fully fit is a must in the side. The problem is that through various injuries he has not been anywhere near that this season. He has played with injuries and when he has been out he has been rushed back too soon because we didn't seem to have any other options. Askey has shown us that if you play further forward and support the attackers with likes of Manny, Conlon and Worrall then we have plenty of options to score goals.
I would make sure Tom is fully recovered from his injury, then make sure his fitness level is up to par before bringing him back in. You will then see a very different Pope and then there will be no debate.
A fully fit Tom Pope would be an asset. One to be used sparingly though until his fitness and worth to the side are fully realised.
We've played for the majority of the season with Pope as the focal point and we've scored hardly any goals, we're predictable and clearly that style of play (aka PopeBall) doesn't suit our best players - Oyeleke, Worrall et al. I don't see how it can be said that Pope is a 'better bet'.