Injection therapy can be an effective option for certain foot and ankle conditions where inflammation or tissue irritation is contributing to ongoing pain. These treatments allow medication or therapeutic solutions to be delivered directly to the affected structure, helping reduce pain and support recovery.
At Wagga Podiatry Plus, injection therapies are performed by Jordan Ryder, an endorsed podiatrist who has completed additional postgraduate training allowing him to prescribe scheduled medicines and perform injection therapy when appropriate.
Before any injection is performed, the diagnosis and treatment plan are reviewed to ensure injection therapy is appropriate. Patients may be assessed within the clinic or referred by another practitioner such as a GP, physiotherapist, chiropractor or podiatrist. On-point ultrasound is used to identify the affected structure and guide accurate placement of the injection.
Cortisone Injections
Cortisone injections are used to reduce inflammation in painful tissues within the foot and ankle. They can provide short to medium term relief in conditions where inflammation is contributing to ongoing pain and are often considered when symptoms have not responded adequately to rehabilitation or other conservative treatments.
Different types of cortisone may be used depending on the condition being treated. The goal is to settle inflammation and allow the affected tissue to recover while other treatments address the underlying cause of the problem.
Prolotherapy
Prolotherapy involves injecting a specialised solution into weakened or injured tissue to stimulate the body’s natural healing response. It is commonly used in chronic tendon or ligament injuries where healing has slowed or stalled.
Conditions Commonly Treated with Injection Therapy
Injection therapy may be used in the management of conditions such as:
- Plantar fasciitis and plantar heel pain
- Morton’s neuroma
- Sesamoiditis
- Capsulitis and synovitis
- Intermetatarsal bursitis
- Plantar plate injuries
- Sinus tarsi syndrome
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Posterior tibial tendon problems
- Arthritis affecting joints of the foot or ankle
- Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Injection therapy is usually used as part of a broader treatment plan rather than a standalone solution. Rehabilitation programs, orthotic therapy, footwear advice and other treatments may also be used to address the underlying cause and support long term recovery.
