Posts Categorized: Injury

Radial Shockwave Therapy for Foot & Ankle Pain in Omaha, NE

Do you have heel pain that just won’t go away? Radial shockwave therapy may be exactly what you need. At Momentum Foot and Ankle, we use this proven, non-surgical treatment to help patients get lasting relief — fast. Many people try stretching, orthotics, and injections for months. Yet the pain keeps coming back. So if… Read more »

Custom Foot Orthotics: What They Are and How They Can Help

Custom Foot Orthotics: What They Are and How They Can Help If you’re living with chronic foot pain, custom foot orthotics may be the solution your feet need. These prescription medical devices are designed and fabricated specifically for your feet — offering targeted support, improved movement, and lasting relief that over-the-counter inserts simply can’t match…. Read more »

Heel Pain in Youth Sports is Common

  Heel Pain in Youth Sports is Common One of the most common youth sports injuries I see is related to heel pain. This problem is usually apophysitis or Sever’s disease. This is an inflammation of the growth plate.  This can be caused by trauma and stress created by running and impact sports.  But there are other factors that… Read more »

Are your shoes causing your foot problems?

I have been seeing a lot of new cases of plantar fasciitis and various tendonitis problems of the foot and ankle.  I believe that there is a new cause for these foot pains and problems with my patients. SHOES! What is wrong with the shoes?  Well the manufacturers of athletic shoes have followed the move… Read more »

Tips for Ankle Sprains

Tips for Ankle Sprains There are approximately 25,000 ankle sprains that occur every day.  And 70% of those people have suffered previously with a sprained ankle. The best treatment for ankle sprains is to control pain and swelling.  Here are 4 tips for ankle sprains: Resting the injured ankle (use crutches or limit walking) Ice for… Read more »