Non-surgical or non-invasive treatments can sometimes be a better option for treating certain foot and ankle conditions. With non-invasive treatments you don’t have to worry about recovery from incisions, removal of sutures (stitches), scarring, or risk of infection from the surgery. Some of the advanced, non-surgical treatments we are using at Sims & Associates Podiatry include:

Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT®) shock wave therapy uses acoustic pressure waves to safely increase metabolism and blood flow, stimulating and enhancing healing. EPAT® is used to treat plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis and many other foot and ankle injuries. This advanced treatment is not something you’ll find at many, if any other local medical practices due to the substantial investment and training needed. You will, however, find it at world renowned orthopedic facilities such as Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City using it to treat their patients. If it’s good enough for HSS it is good enough for Sims & Associates Podiatry. EPAT® Shock Wave Therapy uses acoustic pressure waves to safely increase metabolism and blood flow, stimulating or enhancing healing.

See what actual Sims & Associates Podiatry patients have to say about EPAT Therapy treatment for their plantar fasciitis in this video.

Custom Fit Orthotics are used to correct irregularities in a person’s gate or walk due to a myriad of foot and ankle conditions. We use 3D digital scanning technology to create a three-dimensional image of the foot to ensure a proper set of custom orthotics are made to fit perfectly. And these are not like those bulky, heavy orthotics from years past. Advances in materials and production methods have made modern day orthotics sleek and light but still able to correct many uncomfortable foot and ankle conditions.