Suffering from a Musculoskeletal Condition?

Are you suffering from a Musculoskeletal Condition?

The Foot & Ankle Clinic continues to embrace the latest treatment therapies available and are now proud to offer the latest clinical advancements in Tissue Regeneration Therapy (TRT).

Prolotherapy is an evidence based natural tissue regeneration modality that is currently offered at The Foot & Ankle Clinic.

Prolotherapy refers to a form of regenerative injection technique used to treat damaged ligaments, tendons and cartilage.Commonly this treatment is advised for the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal injuries such as;

• Chronic ankle sprains
• Persistent heel pain (plantar fasciitis)
• Achilles tendon strains and tendinopathies
• Sprained ligaments of the knee (osteoarthritis)

This form of regenerative injection therapy provides another viable option for patients whom currently live with chronic musculoskeletal conditions that have experienced minimal lasting benefits from conservative treatments such as hot and cold therapy, massage, acupuncture, stretching. When conservative measures have been exhausted for minimal benefits, a more specific and advanced form of treatment is recommended to address any underlying causes of the specific pain.

How does it Work?

The basis of Prolotherapy is to stimulate healing in the injured parts of your body that may be slow to heal or may not have healed completely. A solution of glucose (5% and 20% depending on type of injury) combined with local anesthetic is injected in to and around the site of painful tissue.

This process creates a local inflammatory response at the damaged tissue, which sets off a chain of reactions that encourages blood supply and recruitment of nutrients to the area, resulting tissue repair and return of function.

The amount of prolotherapy treatments varies depending on the extent of the presenting injury. Typically a series of 2 to 6 treatments are recommended at 3 to 4 week intervals, the course of treatment is variable as some patients may have benefited from a few treatments.

Benefits of the Treatment include;

• Viable alternative option to surgery
• Simple and quick administration that can be provided in a clinical setting.
• No disruptions to daily and weekly activities.
• Restore the form and function of the affected tissue without the risks of steroids

If you are currently suffering yourself or know someone suffering from a musculoskeletal condition, Natural regenerative injection techniques such as Prolotherapy is one of the most encouraging evidence based treatments that may help improve your physical health and well-being.

Contact your nearest clinic for more information or request an appointment.