Dr. Jose A. Rivera, DPM, FABFAS Director, Foot & Ankle Services at OrthoRegenX While traditional amniotic products don’t have live stem cells, they do have two interesting things going for them. First, they may have unique cytokines and growth factors that may help tissue healing. Second, and likely more important, is that they are likely
Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT®) is the most advanced and highly effective non-invasive treatment method cleared by the FDA. This proprietary technology is based on a unique set of pressure waves that stimulate the metabolism, enhance blood circulation and accelerate the healing process. Damaged tissue gradually regenerates and eventually heals. This non-invasive office based procedure
STRESS FRACTURES IN FEMALES Jose A. Rivera, DPM, FABFAS Females are 3.5 times more likely than men to develop stress fracture with approximately 13% of female runners developing a stress fracture at one point during their lifetime. Common causes can be divided to training factors and female specific factors. Training factors can include training errors
SIX COMMON RUNNING INJURIES Dr. Jose A. Rivera, DPM, FABFAS Advanced treatments offered at OrthoRegenX such as Prolotherapy, PRP, Cold Laser, and EPAT (Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology) can be of great benefit in reducing inflammation and helping the body regenerate healthy tissue in patients suffering from the following common running injuries. 1. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome