Whether it’s from tripping on the stairs or participating in your favorite sports activity, foot and ankle injuries are very common. Podiatrists Les J. Glubo, DPM, FACFAS, and Dawn Olsen Figlo, DPM, diagnose and treat a full spectrum of sports injuries at Grand Central Foot Care in the Midtown East and Murray Hill neighborhood of New York City. If you’ve suffered a foot or ankle injury, call or book an appointment online today.
Feet play a crucial role in helping you move throughout the day and perform the physical activities you love. That’s why it’s so important to seek expert care any time you experience foot or ankle pain that disrupts your daily life.
The skilled team at Grand Central Foot Care offers a variety of services for sports injuries that affect your feet, such as:
Foot and ankle injuries can be very painful and disabling. Additionally, many podiatric conditions don’t improve without professional treatment. If you have foot pain that lasts longer than a few days, you should schedule an appointment at Grand Central Foot Care.
To diagnose your condition, your podiatrist begins with a comprehensive evaluation and review of your medical history. They may take imaging tests, such as a diagnostic ultrasound, conveniently located right in the Grand Central Foot Care office.
Then, they work with you to create a personalized treatment plan for your specific sports injury or condition. Depending on the type and severity of your injury, treatment may include:
The team at Grand Central Foot Care has strong relationships with the best physical therapists in the area. They also offer controlled ankle motion walkers right in their office.
If your condition is severe or doesn’t improve with conservative therapies, your podiatrist may recommend foot or ankle surgery.
MLS laser therapy is an advanced treatment for foot pain. Using specific wavelengths of light energy, MLS laser therapy offers the following benefits:
This painless treatment lasts only eight minutes and typically requires only 7-10 sessions. To learn more about this state-of-the-art treatment for foot pain, call Grand Central Foot Care or book an appointment online.
