State-of-the-Art Softwave Therapy for Soft Tissue Foot Injuries

Our Wichita Podiatrist Uses Softwave Therapy to Help Patients Heal Faster

When foot pain keeps you from your daily routine or participating in activities you love, traditional treatments like rest, ice, and compression, which can take weeks or months to produce results, may not be the answer. If you're anxious to get back to your active lifestyle, Softwave therapy might be the answer you've been searching for.

At Central Kansas Podiatry Associates, Dr. Benjamin Weaver uses advanced Softwave therapy to help patients recover from soft tissue foot injuries faster and with less discomfort. This FDA-cleared treatment harnesses your body's natural healing abilities to provide lasting relief. Here, Dr. Weaver discusses using this state-of-the art technology that can help with your soft tissue foot injuries and chronic pain without the need for surgery.

Understanding How Softwave Therapy Works

Softwave therapy uses acoustic wave technology to stimulate healing in injured soft tissues. These precisely targeted waves create microtrauma in the affected area, triggering your body to activate its own natural healing and increase blood flow to the injury site. The treatment is particularly effective for chronic conditions that haven't responded well to other treatments. It’s cutting-edge design enables maximum tissue penetration, unlocking the full potential of biological effects to heal at a cellular level.

When your Wichita podiatrist uses Softwave, you may experience a variety of significant benefits, including the following: 

• Temporary increase in blood flow
• Controlled inflammation
• Activation of resident stem cells—cells found in most tissues of the body and are important for tissue repair
• Restoration of tissue elasticity
• Promotion of angiogenesis—new blood vessels forming from existing ones and essential for healing and regeneration
• Acceleration of wound healing
• Reduction in acute and chronic pain

Soft Tissue Foot and Ankle Problems That Respond Well to SoftWave Therapy

Plantar Fasciitis

SoftWave therapy targets the inflammation and micro-tears in your plantar fascia, stimulating blood flow and cellular regeneration. Many patients report significant pain relief after just a few sessions, with lasting results that help them avoid more aggressive treatments.

Achilles Tendinitis

When treating Achilles tendon issues, SoftWave therapy helps break up scar tissue and stimulate tendon healing at the cellular level. The acoustic waves encourage the production of collagen, which strengthens the tendon and improves its flexibility.

Sports Injuries

Athletes dealing with sprains, strains, and other soft tissue injuries often see accelerated healing with SoftWave therapy. The treatment helps reduce swelling and inflammation while promoting tissue repair.

Chronic Joint Pain

For patients with arthritis or general joint pain in the feet and ankles, SoftWave therapy can provide significant relief. The treatment helps reduce inflammation around the joint while promoting the body's natural healing response.

Softwave for Neuropathy

Neuropathy, also known as peripheral neuropathy, refers to a variety of conditions that involve damage to the peripheral nervous system. Symptoms of neuropathy can range from mild to debilitating and may include the following:

• Tingling, prickling, or numbness in your hands or feet
• Sharp, jabbing, throbbing, freezing, or burning pain
• Extreme sensitivity to touch
• Lack of coordination and falling
• Muscle weakness or paralysis if motor nerves are affected

Diabetes is the most common cause of neuropathy, but other conditions such as infections, autoimmune diseases, genetic disorders, and exposure to toxins can also lead to this medical condition.

SoftWave Therapy, with its innovative approach to treatment, offers numerous benefits for patients suffering from neuropathy and offers them new hope for a more effective treatment. These benefits include the following:

• Pain relief. SoftWave Therapy stimulates the body’s natural healing process, resulting in significant pain reduction. This relief can improve the patient’s quality of life and allow them to resume their regular activities.
• Improved sensation. By targeting damaged peripheral nerves, SoftWave Therapy can restore normal sensation in areas affected by neuropathy.
• Non-invasive treatment. Unlike surgical procedures, SoftWave Therapy is non-invasive, eliminating the risks associated with surgery and reducing recovery time.
• Outpatient procedure. Softwave therapy is administered in an outpatient setting, typically taking about 15-20 minutes per session. This convenience makes it a feasible treatment option for many patients.
• Few side effects. SoftWave therapy has been reported to have few side effects, making it a safer alternative to medications that may have unwanted side effects.
• Addresses the root cause. Rather than simply managing symptoms, SoftWave Therapy promotes healing at the cellular level, addressing the underlying cause of the condition.
• No anesthesia or numbing creams. Patients don’t need anesthetic or numbing medication when using this treatment.

Softwave for Sports Injuries

More and more athletes are choosing Softwave therapy to help treat their injuries because there are many key benefits, including the following:

• Quick recovery and faster healing. Most patients need approximately 3–5 treatments over a few week instead of long months of physical therapy.
• No surgery. Many foot and ankle conditions can be treated with Softwave instead of with surgery. So, there’s no scarring, and there’s minimal downtime.
• Lasting results. Because Softwave promotes natural healing, many patients experience more sustainable relief than with temporary treatments like cortisone shots.

What to Expect During Your Softwave Treatment

Each Softwave session takes about 15-20 minutes. You may feel a light tapping sensation as the device delivers acoustic waves to the affected area. Some patients experience minor discomfort, but most find the procedure easily tolerable.

After your treatment, you can return to normal activities right away. Many of our patients notice improvement within days; however, optimal results often take 6–12 weeks.

Currently, SoftWave therapy is being covered by traditional Medicare, as well as some of the other major insurance carriers. You can discuss your insurance coverage with our knowledgeable staff to learn if you’re covered for this treatment.

Central Kansas Podiatry Associates for Your Soft Tissue Injuries

Our podiatric team uses state-of-the-art technology to deliver high quality foot care to patients in Wichita who suffer from soft tissue injuries, other foot conditions, and/or chronic foot pain. As an alternative to traditional treatments, Softwave therapy may be able to help relieve your pain without corticosteroid injections or surgery. Contact Central Kansas Podiatry Associates and make an appointment to see if Softwave is an option for your foot pain.