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Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain: the expertise to cure without surgery
University Foot and Ankle Institute is a National Center of Excellence for the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis.
Our expert foot and ankle specialists are leaders in both education and product development in the treatment of plantar fasciitis.
Our results are revolutionary and unmatched in the community; less than 5% of all UFAI plantar fascia patients need advanced treatment and LESS THAN 2% NEED SURGERY!
With the highest success rates in the nation, we pride ourselves in offering the very best care.
Plantar Fasciitis is when the plantar fascia (the thick band of tissue on the bottom of your foot) is swollen or inflamed and can be very painful.
There are many treatment approaches to plantar fasciitis and heel pain and no single approach works for everybody.
Our experts answer frequently asked questions about plantar fasciitis and heel pain.
Dysport relaxes and weakens the severely tight tendons, tissue and muscles to bring relief to the most serious plantar fasciitis cases.
Many cases of plantar fasciitis and can be dramatically improved with use of custom orthotics.
Platelet rich plasma is a revolutionary, regenerative medicine that uses your own body to help heal itself.
Stem cell injections is a regenerative medicine used to successfully treat patients with chronic plantar fasciitis and degenerative tendon damage.
By increasing blood supply and nutrients to the inflamed fascia, Shockwave Therapy prompts the body into healing itself.
The Tenex procedure is a state-of-the-art treatment for plantar fasciitis that removes damaged and unhealthy tissue.
The Topaz procedure brings blood back to the affected area and restarts the healing process by increasing the growth factors in the damaged tissue.
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RelēF stimulates the body’s natural healing process and allows you to return to daily activities immediately follwoing the procedure.
I am so grateful to have found you. I was dealing with so much pain and frustration for a lack of diagnosis. You have been very patient with me and all my questions and concerns. I appreciate how you take the time to ...Brittania
I saw Dr. Franson 2 years ago for bunion removal, and just this year had him replace my ankle and remove my other bunion. I can't tell you how great this doctor is. Very compasionate, very caring, and the staff is ju...Karen G.
Very satisfied, and will recommend to friends and family.Pauline M.- THANK YOU ALL for your treatment and constant encouragement. Next Christmas day in Antarctica I'll get champagne from the cruise ships and offer you a toast.George
Everyone was very nice, professional and caring.Sheila W.- I was referred by a friend and was very impressed. The staff is kind and courteous. Dr. Baravarian was excellent. Reconstructive surgery, and on both feet with 12 weeks of recovery. The orthodics have been a grea...Melissa H.
- I am presently walking pain free and grateful for the help. Many thanks!John M.
- Thank you for all the compassion and hard work you have shown to me. I really appreciate it.Sherri
- The staff up front, especially Michelle, was great with scheduling and billing issues. The therapy team, especially Suzanne and Kristel, were incredible (as usual). Everyone is always friendly and professional, and I ...Kevin D.
- Dr. Volkmann was incredibly kind and compassionate. Thank you!Madison O.
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