Utah Shock Wave Therapy uses both focused ( Piezo ) & Radial Shock Wave Therapy for treating Planter Fasciitis Pain. This unique shock wave procedure & experience sets Dr. Gardner apart from other clinics and gives you the optimal planter fasciitis shock wave care in the state. 

Planter Fasciitis ( P.F.)

Planter Fasciitis is a sharp pain that starts at the heel and radiates along the bottom of the foot.

No Cost Initial Consultation with Dr. Gardner over the phone or in office. To see Quick Planter Fasciitis relief from Shock Wave Therapy

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Unique Foot Exercises to optimize Healing 





​Proper way, to do the ever effective Calf Stretch. 





​What does your "Butt" got to do with your feet pain ?





​Hammer that big toe for better foot mechanics and relief  




​Skip the toe curl with the towel that's so 1990's. Toe Yoga is the new way to help improve your foot pain. 





Get that Arch back and melt away the pain in the foot. 

The Problem: Scar Tissue & Decreased Blood Flow after injuries

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  • Scar tissue is a thick tangled mess of tight fibers that choke surrounding blood vessels. From delivering essential cells to help clean & repair the injury. Scar tissue also pinches the nerves causing pain and discomfort. 
    
  • Over time this scar tissue if left untreated,  will thicken and get stronger. Creating havoc on other muscles, nerves and joints in the area. But mostly will pause the healing process in the injury area. Until the scar tissue is broken up and untangled from the surround tissues. 

The Solution: Shock Wave Therapy 


  • The high frequency acoustic shock waves or energy pulses target the injured tissue that is choking the nerves and blood vessels. Because of the mechanical forces on the injured tissues and scar. The shock wave creates a "jump start" to the healing process in the injury area.   
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  • As you can see from the infographic when you break up the scar tissue there is more flow in the blood vessels and less tension on nerves. Because of this decrease in scar tissue in the area of injury. We can get the body back to its natural healing process and improve the health of the area of injury with less pain. 

Planter Fasciitis Visits & Frequency

Treatment visits are close to 25-30 minutes (per foot or region) which makes shock wave therapy procedure quick and convenient. One shock wave treatment are needed every 7-14 days. The total duration of Shock Wave therapy will be between 3-4 weeks. Shock Wave treatment plans are personalized for patients needs & number of regions of care.

Planter Fasciitis Results with Shock Wave

Many patients will report relief 1 to 3 days after treatment. These results will be more permanent 2-4 months after the last shock wave treatment. As shock wave is pressing the reset button on pain in the foot. By facilitating optimal healing by treating pain deep at the root cause of pain. 

What will it Cost ? ​

Please contact Utah Shock Wave Therapy for any cost & initial consultation over the phone. Utah Shock Wave Therapy structures pricing into packages to optimizes healing for your condition(s). As Plans are competitive rates in the market,  that give you optimal care the for price you are paying. As shock wave care is not covered by health insurance. Many patients use HSA or Flex spending for care. Or pay using credit cards or debit cards for medical tax refund options. 

Research about Shock Wave Therapy for Planter Fasciitis 

​"...advantage of shockwave therapy, in returning patients with planter fasciitis to more function and pain free levels sooner". Am J Sports Med. 2008 Nov;36(11):2100-9.

​...."Compared with placebo, ESWT significantly improved the success rate of reducing overall heel pain, reducing the (Pain) score(s) by 60% at the first step in the morning and during daily activities".
 Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2017 Aug;96(8):529-534. ​
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"Nineteen trials with 1676 patients with plantar fasciitis plantar fasciitis were included... We recommend treating plantar fasciitis with RSW Radial Shock Wave Therapy.
Medicine (Baltimore). 2018 Oct;97(43):e12819.

" Three Shockwave sessions of treatment was equally effective as ten sessions of conventional physical therapy, providing faster immediate pain relief."
Greve JM et al. Clinics (Sao Paulo). 2009;64(2):97-103.

"Radial shock wave therapy is a good alternative choice for plantar fasciitis treatment because of its lower price and possible equal or better effectiveness than traditional focused shock wave". ​Chang KV et al. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2012;93(7):1259-68.
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