Prolotherapy Injections
Prolotherapy, also known as proliferative therapy or regenerative injection therapy, involves injecting a solution into weak or damaged tissues to stimulate natural healing processes. This treatment aims to strengthen and repair tissues, thereby reducing pain and improving functionality.
What is Prolotherapy?
Prolotherapy is a non-surgical treatment method that involves injecting a dextrose solution into injured or weak areas of the body. The injections trigger the body’s natural healing response, leading to the repair and strengthening of tissues such as ligaments, tendons, and joints.
Benefits of Prolotherapy
- Pain Relief: Provides significant and lasting relief from chronic pain by promoting tissue healing.
- Tissue Repair: Stimulates the growth of new, healthy tissue in areas of damage or weakness.
- Non-Surgical: Offers a non-invasive alternative to surgery for treating various musculoskeletal conditions.
- Improved Functionality: Enhances joint stability and movement, leading to better overall function.
- Holistic Healing: Encourages the body’s natural healing mechanisms without relying on medications or surgical interventions.
Conditions Treated with Prolotherapy
Prolotherapy is effective for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including:
- Arthritis: Alleviates pain and improves joint function in arthritis-affected areas.
- Tendonitis: Reduces inflammation and promotes healing in tendon injuries.
- Ligament Injuries: Strengthens weakened or damaged ligaments for better joint stability.
- Sprains and Strains: Accelerates recovery from acute and chronic sprains and strains.
- Plantar Fasciitis: Helps in reducing chronic heel pain by promoting tissue regeneration.
- Morton’s Neuroma
- Neuropathic Pain
- Sinus Tarsi Syndrome
The Prolotherapy Procedure
- Session Duration: Each prolotherapy session typically lasts between 30 to 60 minutes. Multiple sessions may be required for optimal results.
- Number of Treatments: The number of treatments varies based on the severity of the condition and the individual’s response to therapy. Generally, 3 to 6 sessions are needed, spaced several weeks apart.
- Post-Treatment Care: After the injection, mild soreness or swelling may occur for a few days. Patients are advised to avoid strenuous activities and follow the post-treatment guidelines provided by their podiatrist.
At Elite Foot Care on the Sunshine Coast, our experienced podiatrists are committed to providing advanced and personalised treatment options like prolotherapy to help you achieve lasting relief and improved functionality.
To learn more about prolotherapy or to schedule a consultation, call our friendly reception staff on 07 5328 3588 or book online.
Our Podiatrists
Our team of Sunshine Coast Podiatrists have decades of experience treating all hip, knee, leg, ankle, foot and heel pain as well as a range of skin and nail conditions including ingrown toenails, fungal nail infections, warts and more.
They share a passion for helping the community stay strong and active, helping them achieve their ultimate health outcomes.
Their experience combined with the best treatment technologies available, allow us to achieve the best outcomes for our community.
Benefits of a personalised treatment plan
Reduced Pain
Using the worlds best treatment technology and methods, we can accelerate your recovery to achieve your ultimate health outcome sooner.
Increased Strength
With a prescribed exercise rehab program, your surrounding muscles will strengthen and take the load off your affected tissue. The result is lasting pain relief.
Become More Active
Working with your Podiatrist to complete your personalised treatment plan, you'll be able to do more of the things you love with friends and family.
How it works
1. Schedule an Appointment
Book online or call one of our friendly reception staff on 07 5328 3588 to find a time that suits you.
2. We Handle the Details
Our experienced Podiatrists will diagnose, create a custom treatment plan and treat in the very first session.
3. Be More Active With Less Pain
Spend more time with your family and friends being active and doing the things you love.
What you'll get...
Experienced Podiatrists
Our Podiatrists have decades of experience treating an array of conditions.
Comprehensive Consultations
Our Podiatrists will leave no stone unturned in finding the root cause of your issue.
Personalised Treatment Plans
Our Podiatrists will create a truly custom treatment plan to achieve your ideal outcomes.
Communication
Our Podiatrists will clearly explain your condition, providing insight into its nature and treatment options.
Best Treatment Technology
We utilise state-of-the-art treatment technologies including: Shockwave Therapy, 3D Laser Scanners, Lunula Fungal Nail Laser to provide our patients with the best possible care.
On-site Manufacturing
Our on-site orthotics manufacturing lab allows us to do same or next day orthotic dispenses.