Is foot or ankle pain keeping you from enjoying Arizona’s active lifestyle? Are you frustrated from missing out on your favorite exercise, sport, or social activities because of lingering pain? Don’t push through the pain and make your injury worse. Turn to the Foot, Ankle & Leg Center for trusted care and advanced therapies that help you enjoy being active again.
Our Scottsdale podiatrist, Dr. L. David Richer, struggled with persistent foot, ankle, and leg pain when he was young. He understands how frustrating it can be—and the importance of treatments that address the root cause of your discomfort rather than merely mask the symptoms. That’s why he takes a different approach—combining state-of-the-art technology with personalized care to help you find lasting relief.
Painful Foot and Ankle Issues We Address
Made up of 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 muscles, ligaments, and tendons, your feet and ankles are complex structures that serve as your foundation for weight-bearing and movement, enabling balance, stability, and mobility in your daily activities. Foot and ankle pain can have numerous causes, including:
- Sports injuries. Living an active lifestyle can lead to occasional foot or ankle injuries, such as strains, sprains, and stress fractures, that require professional diagnosis and treatment. Left untreated, these injuries can worsen and lead to chronic pain that hinders your daily activities.
- Chronic conditions. Podiatric problems like plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, and arthritis can cause persistent discomfort that worsens over time. Without proper intervention, these conditions often progress, making everyday activities increasingly difficult and limiting your mobility.
- Structural problems. Flat feet, high arches, bunions, and other misalignments can trigger pain throughout your feet, ankles, and legs. These inherited or developed conditions can affect your entire body's alignment and lead to knee, hip, and back pain if not properly addressed.
- Nerve issues. Conditions like Morton's neuroma or peripheral neuropathy involve nerve damage that can cause numbness, burning, tingling, or shooting pain. Early intervention is crucial for managing these conditions and preventing further nerve damage that could affect your balance, mobility, and quality of life.
Offering Advanced Treatment Options for Foot and Ankle Pain
Don’t put up with painful feet or ankles. At our comfortable, well-equipped Scottsdale facility, we offer state-of-the-art treatments that address the source of your podiatric pain. Depending on your diagnosis, we might recommend the following interventions:
This revolutionary treatment uses targeted light energy to eliminate pain, reduce inflammation, and accelerate tissue repair and regeneration. It’s a cutting-edge solution designed to quicken recovery and improve mobility.
- Arthritis pain: Eliminate joint discomfort and stiffness to help you regain flexibility and stay active.
- Sports injuries: Speed up healing and reduce downtime, so you can get back in the game faster.
- Tendon and ligament problems: Promote tissue repair to restore strength and prevent further injury.
Also called shockwave therapy, this non-invasive treatment effectively addresses pain and promotes healing by stimulating blood flow and cellular repair. It’s a proven method for relieving chronic and acute conditions such as:
- Plantar fasciitis: Breaking up scar tissue, stimulating tissue regeneration, and relieving pain for long-term relief.
- Achilles tendonitis: Accelerating healing by improving circulation, reducing inflammation, and stimulating tissue regeneration.
- Chronic heel pain: Targeting the underlying causes to break the pain cycle and provide lasting comfort.
- Muscle tension: Loosening tight muscles, and improving flexibility for better performance and recovery.
Scottsdale's Foot, Ankle & Leg Center provides high-quality, effective medical and surgical care for painful podiatric conditions. We address the root cause of your discomfort, accelerating your recovery to help you get back to your favorite activities as quickly as possible.
Custom 3D-Printed Orthotics
Using state-of-the-art scanning technology, these precision-fitted devices realign the foot and ankle, provide optimal support and cushioning, and help prevent future injuries.
Platelet-Rich Plasma
(PRP) therapy harnesses the growth factors found in your own blood platelets, which are concentrated and then injected at the site of injury to stimulate an accelerated repair of damaged tissues.
Platelet-Rich Plasma + MLS Laser Therapy
Turbocharge your healing with this powerful combination of therapies. PRP provides the growth factors necessary for tissue repair, while the MLS laser uses light energy to increase blood flow, decrease pain, reduce swelling, and accelerate tissue regeneration.
Schedule an Appointment With Our Scottsdale, Arizona, Podiatrist
Don't let foot or ankle pain get in your way. Conveniently schedule an appointment online, complete the contact form, or call (480) 629-5903 to schedule your visit with Dr. Richer. Discover how our personalized approach and friendly, conscientious care can help you live your best life.