An accomplished podiatrist, Dr. Andrew Carver currently serves as a shock wave therapy specialist at the Washington DC Shock Wave Center. With almost 35 years of experience in foot and ankle surgery, Dr. Andrew Carver is one of the first specialists to use a EMS Swiss DolorClast machine to treat plantar fasciitis.
A common podiatric condition among middle-aged individuals and athletes, plantar fasciitis is caused by a strain in the ligament that connects the toes to the heel bone. Plantar fasciitis most often develops in those who are on their feet for long periods of time, have flat feet or high arches, have tightness in the Achilles tendon or calf muscles, or wear shoes that are worn out or do not fit well.
Individuals with this condition experience pain in their feet after they sit for a long period of time. They may also feel pain once they take their first few steps after they get out of bed or when climbing stairs. The discomfort may intensify as the day goes on.
A common podiatric condition among middle-aged individuals and athletes, plantar fasciitis is caused by a strain in the ligament that connects the toes to the heel bone. Plantar fasciitis most often develops in those who are on their feet for long periods of time, have flat feet or high arches, have tightness in the Achilles tendon or calf muscles, or wear shoes that are worn out or do not fit well.
Individuals with this condition experience pain in their feet after they sit for a long period of time. They may also feel pain once they take their first few steps after they get out of bed or when climbing stairs. The discomfort may intensify as the day goes on.