Podiatrist In Phoenix Offers Noninvasive Treatment For Heel Pain

    PHOENIX, AZ, March 29, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- At Southwest Foot Institute, Dr. Michael Dershowitz, podiatrist in Phoenix, AZ, is happy to be offering a noninvasive way to treat his patient's heel pain with Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy or ESWT. This technology is recommended for patients who have experienced plantar fasciitis for six months or more and have not benefited from other treatments.

"We are glad that we can provide this sort of technology to our patients. We are always looking for new and effective ways for treating common foot injuries. The ESWT is for people who have tried other methods for treating heel pain with no results. We hope this method can finally give them relief," said Dr. Michael Dershowitz, Phoenix podiatrist.

The ESWT procedure lasts about 10 minutes and is performed without the need for any anesthesia and is performed in our offices. Strong sound waves similar to those used in nonsurgical treatment of kidney stones are directed at the heel area to stimulate the body's natural healing process. This form of therapy is safe and effective and requires a short recovery time. The patient is able to drive themselves to and from the appointment.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Dershowitz for bunions in Phoenix or another podiatric service, patients can either call (602) 340-8686 or use the online appointment request form. To do this, patients simply have to enter in the date, time and a few sentences detailing the nature of their appointment into the online form. Shortly after this, the practice's scheduling coordinator will follow up with a confirmation of the appointment.

For more information on Dr. Michael Dershowitz, his team of podiatric professionals and the services offered, patients can visit the practice's website at http://www.southwestfootinstitute.com.

About Michael H.Dershowitz, DPM, D.A.B.P.S., F.A.C.F.A.S.: Dr. Michael H Dershowitz, DPM, D.A.B.P.S., F.A.C.F.A.S., podiatrist in Phoenix, AZ, has been providing excellent care in Phoenix since 1979. He is a graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine and has completed an intensive year of foot surgery training at the Community Hospital of Phoenix. In addition, Dr. Dershowitz has specialized training in neuropathy in Phoenix from A. Lee Dellon, M.D., a professor of Neurosurgery and Plastic Surgery at Johns Hopkins Medical School in Baltimore, Maryland. Here, Dr. Dershowitz learned nerve decompression surgical techniques to aid in the restoration of sensation and elimination of neuropathic pain in both diabetics and non-diabetic patients. Dr. Dershowitz is Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery and is a Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery since 1987 and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is also a member of the American and Arizona Podiatric Medical Associations. He is a former Vice-President of the Arizona Podiatric Medical Association and a member of its Ethics Committee.

Media Contact:
Dr. Michael H. Dershowitz
[email protected]
1300 N 12th Street, Suite 518
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 340-8686
http://www.southwestfootinstitute.com

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