Ultrasound & Phonophoresis St. Catharines — Clinic‑Grade Foot Pain Relief — Trusted Foot Clinic
Therapeutic ultrasound St. Catharines — phonophoresis and focused soft‑tissue therapy to reduce foot pain, speed healing, and improve mobility. Book now.
Canadian Foot Clinic & Orthotic Centre in St. Catharines, ON offers relief for painful feet and faster soft‑tissue healing with targeted therapeutic ultrasound and phonophoresis — now available using the Mettler Sonicator 740X for precise, clinic‑grade care.
Overview and key considerations
What our Ontario registered chiropodist foot specialist offers: clinic‑grade therapeutic ultrasound using the Mettler Sonicator 740X, plus phonophoresis (ultrasound with topical analgesics) for focused pain relief and accelerated soft‑tissue recovery. Decide whether you need short‑course pain control, ongoing management for chronic tendon or nerve pain, or adjunctive therapy to speed rehabilitation; bring prior imaging and a list of symptoms to your appointment.
How it works
Therapeutic ultrasound uses high‑frequency sound waves delivered by a handheld applicator to produce deep tissue heating, increase local blood flow, reduce pain, and improve tissue extensibility; settings (frequency, depth, continuous vs pulsed) are adjusted to target superficial (≈2 cm) or deeper structures (up to ≈5 cm) for optimal effect. Phonophoresis combines ultrasound with topical anti‑inflammatory agents to enhance local drug delivery while avoiding systemic side effects.
Conditions we treat
Ultrasound and phonophoresis are effective for many foot and ankle soft‑tissue problems, including plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, Achilles tendonitis, shin splints, Morton’s neuroma, bursitis, arthritis‑related inflammation, peripheral neuropathy symptoms, and general strains/sprains. Treatment sessions are brief (about 5 minutes) and are typically scheduled 2-3 times per week depending on severity and response.
Benefits
Targeted pain relief and reduced swelling through increased microcirculation and analgesic effects.
Improved range of motion and scar tissue flexibility by promoting collagen remodeling and reducing stiffness.
Faster recovery for sub‑acute soft‑tissue injuries when used as part of a comprehensive rehab plan.
Lower systemic medication exposure when phonophoresis is used instead of oral anti‑inflammatories.
These advantages are enhanced by the Sonicator 740X’s three applicator sizes, which let us treat tiny areas (toes, neuromas) or larger muscle/tendon groups precisely.
Risks, limitations, and what to expect
Not suitable for everyone: ultrasound/phonophoresis is contraindicated over open wounds, active infection, malignant lesions, or near certain implants; pregnancy and vascular clots require medical clearance.
Variable evidence: while many patients improve, outcomes depend on diagnosis, treatment frequency, and concurrent therapies (stretching, orthotics, activity modification).
Follow‑up is essential: expect an initial assessment, a short course of treatments, and reassessment to tailor ongoing care.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and start a tailored ultrasound/phonophoresis treatment plan to help eliminate your foot pain and get you moving!
