Prolotherapy Perth
Stimulate Healing and Relieve Chronic Pain Naturally
At JS Podiatry, we offer prolotherapy, a regenerative treatment designed to relieve pain and promote healing by stimulating the body’s natural repair processes. This innovative therapy is particularly effective for chronic injuries, ligament laxity, and joint pain, helping you regain mobility and improve your quality of life.
What is Prolotherapy?
Prolotherapy, also known as proliferative therapy, is a non-surgical treatment that involves injecting a natural irritant solution into damaged or weakened tissues. This stimulates the body’s healing response, encouraging the repair of ligaments, tendons, and joints. Over time, the treated area becomes stronger and more stable, reducing pain and improving function.
Benefits of Prolotherapy
Pain Relief: Effective for chronic pain in the feet, ankles, and lower limbs.
Natural Healing: Stimulates your body’s natural repair mechanisms without surgery.
Improved Stability: Strengthens ligaments and tendons, reducing the risk of future injuries.
Enhanced Mobility: Restores function and range of motion in the affected area.
Conditions Treated with Prolotherapy
Prolotherapy is ideal for addressing a range of conditions, including:
Plantar fasciitis
Achilles tendinopathy
Chronic ankle sprains
Ligament laxity
Joint instability
Overuse injuries
Why Choose Prolotherapy at JS Podiatry?
Expert Team: Our podiatrists are experienced in administering prolotherapy for a variety of conditions.
Comprehensive Care: We combine prolotherapy with other treatments like shockwave therapy, orthotics, and rehabilitation exercises for optimal results.
Patient-Centred Approach: We tailor every treatment plan to your unique needs and goals.
Convenient Location: Our clinic is located at 14 Wickham Street, East Perth, making it easy for Perth residents to access this advanced treatment.
What to Expect During Your Prolotherapy Session
Initial Consultation
We begin by assessing your condition and discussing your symptoms, medical history, and treatment goals.
Treatment Session
During the session, a solution (usually dextrose-based) is injected into the affected area. The injections are quick and minimally invasive, with little downtime required.
Follow-Up Care
You may need multiple sessions depending on the severity of your condition. We’ll guide you through the process and provide additional treatments or exercises if needed.
Who Can Benefit from Prolotherapy?
Prolotherapy is suitable for:
Individuals with chronic pain or injuries that haven’t responded to other treatments.
Athletes looking to strengthen ligaments and tendons to prevent re-injury.
Anyone seeking a non-surgical, natural approach to healing.
Book Your Prolotherapy Appointment Today
Take the first step towards pain relief and improved mobility with prolotherapy at JS Podiatry.
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FAQs
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A thorough history and palpation of pain around the area of injury will determine the injection site/s. Prolotherapy is an injection of dextrose/glucose and lignocaine (local anaesthetic). The local anesthetic in the solution takes effect immediately, relieving pain for a short duration. The glucose solution injected then causes the body’s own inflammation process to begin and start the healing process.
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Initially, four appointments placed two weeks apart are usually required. Depending on the individual case, maintenance appointments may be required three to six months apart (for midfoot arthritis, for example).
Improvement in symptoms usually occurs after 1-3 treatments.
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Steroid injections only address inflammation. Steroid injections weaken ligaments and tendons and delay bone healing, whereas prolotherapy strengthens soft tissue and assists tissue repair; hence, prolotherapy is a form of regenerative medicine.
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Some patients may experience dull pain and soreness at the site of injection for 1-3 days after. It is recommended to avoid strenuous exercise for 2 days post-injection. However, it is important to engage in non-painful activities and gentle exercises such as stretching, as it helps in the healing of ligaments or tendons. Therefore, it is advised to use common sense and pain levels to guide you in your daily activities and exercise routine.
Avoid using ice over the affected area whilst having prolotherapy treatment.
You should also try to avoid Anti-Inflammatory medications and topical treatments as they may interfere with the inflammation and healing process.