Radial shockwave therapy from Finesse Footcare could get you back on your feet—pain-free
By Patricia Nugent
Since founding Finesse Footcare in 2019, Dr. Danielle Shaper has made it her mission to research leading-edge advancements in conservative foot care and bring them to Cleveland.
“The technology has dramatically improved how we treat foot conditions today,” she says. “I would hate for anyone to lead a less active life due to chronic foot pain, since there are so many effective new treatment modalities.”
One of the most popular ones she offers is radial shockwave therapy.
“Ideal for any soft tissue condition—from heel pain to Achilles tendon issues—this minimally invasive therapy sends waves of mechanical energy from a handheld device deep into tissues,” she explains. “Pulsed energy heals inflamed tissue by stimulating circulation on a cellular level and boosting the immune system’s natural response.”
A big plus is there’s no downtime. Patients can leave her office and go about their day, even go for a run.
Most people feel immediate relief after the first treatment, and then lasting relief after three to five weekly treatments.
“Many of my patients are athletes or have jobs where they are on their feet all day, and this therapy has been very effective at reducing or eliminating their pain,” she adds. “Although it is not covered by insurance, the therapy’s affordable cost is far less than surgery, or however long recovery from surgery might take.”
Before any treatments, Dr. Shaper takes digital X-rays to get a clear picture of each patient’s foot structure to pinpoint a diagnosis.
In addition to treating heel pain and toenail fungus or offering routine foot care, she treats foot and ankle issues ranging from ingrown toenails to bunions, hammertoes, plantar fasciitis, corns, warts, calluses, sprained ankles, and spurs, and offers diabetic foot care.
Finesse Footcare is located at 5035 Mayfield Road in Lyndhurst. Same-day appointments are usually available. Call 216-382-8070, or visit FinesseFootcare.com for more information.