Dr. Ian S. Goldbaum, a podiatric physician and surgeon with over 30 years of experience, is proud to announce that Delray Beach Podiatry is now accepting appointments for Erchonia’s new FX 635 laser treatment for the relief of chronic heel pain from plantar fasciitis.
“Plantar fasciitis can be extremely painful and persistent,” said Dr. Goldbaum, who has offices in both Delray and Boynton Beach. “Erchonia’s FX 635 laser is ideal for chronic heel pain sufferers, because it offers effective, pain-free treatment — without side effects. In just three weeks with two treatments per week, patients can have significant and lasting relief from plantar fasciitis.”
Dr. Bromley (left) and Dr. Goldbaum pose with the new Erchonia FX 635 Laser.
The FX 635 laser provides individuals experiencing chronic heel pain with a non-invasive, efficacious solution to quickly improve their walking comfort and quality of life without surgery. While other lasers may claim to treat this problem, only the FX 635 has been market cleared by the FDA to treat plantar fasciitis.
Erchonia received FDA clearance based on a double-blind, randomized, multi-site and placebo-controlled clinical trial. In order to participate in the study, patients had to have self-reported pain of greater than 50 on a visual analog scale (VAS) of 0 to 100 and be unresponsive to conservative measures.
After just two FX 635 treatments a week for three weeks, patients treated with the FX 635 Laser reported reduced pain on the VAS scale at 2 weeks, 6 months and 12 months post-treatment. On average, patients went from a 68 on the VAS scale down to 8 at the 12-month mark. Those patients who received a placebo laser did a not achieve a statistically-significant reduction in pain at any time during the clinical trial.
“Heel pain is the No. 1 complaint in most podiatry practices throughout the country,” said Dr. Christopher Bromley, a medical consultant for Erchonia who has been using laser treatment for over 15 years. “We’re looking for some way to alleviate symptoms and to help body to heal itself. The difference between laser therapy and traditional treatments, such as cortisone injections and motrin, is that the laser does not suppress your body’s ability to heal. It’s really a modality to stimulate the cells in your body to heal.”
The FX 635 offers three lasers that work together to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. You just lie back, relax and let the laser do the rest. These treatments require no preparation and typically take 10-12 minutes. After only a few weeks, your pain is gone or substantially reduced.
Ask your doctor if the FX 635 is right for you.
FX 635 Laser FAQ
How does the FX 635 laser work?
The FX 635 laser produces a low-level, or cold, output that has no thermal effect on the body’s tissue (you can’t even feel it!). FDA-approved for both efficacy and safety, FX 635’s low level laser technology works by stimulating a physiological response which accelerates healing.
Is the laser FDA approved?
Yes. Erchonia submitted the results of their successful clinical trial and the laser was granted market clearance by the FDA in April of 2014 for the reduction of chronic heel pain from plantar fasciitis.
Are there any side effects?
The Erchonia FX 635 Laser
There are no side effects; no pain, discomfort or recovery time of any kind. The FX 635 laser is completely non-invasive.
How was the FX 635 tested?
Erchonia received FDA clearance based on a double-blind randomized, multi-site and placebo-controlled clinical trial. After just two FX 635 treatments a week for three weeks, patient treated with the FX 635 laser reported reduced pain on the visual analog scale at 2 weeks, 6 months and 12 months post-treatment. On average, patients went from a 68 on the VAS scale down to 8 at the 12-month mark. Those patients who received a placebo laser did not achieve a statistically-significant reduction in pain at any time during the clinical trial. In order to participate in the study, patients had to have a self-reported pain greater than 50 on a VAS of 0 to 100 and be unresponsive to conservative measures.
What is Erchonia?
Erchonia is the global leader in low level laser healthcare applications. Over the last 15 years, Erchonia has been conducting research and development with the world’s leading physicians to advance the science of low level lasers. Erchonia created the low level laser category after the company was granted the first low level laser FDA clearance for any indication in 2002. Prior to market introduction, all Erchonia lasers are proven safe and effective through independent clinical trials. Currently thousands of Erchonia’s lasers are used daily to reduce body fat and cellulite, eliminate pain, and treat acne.
Can I feel the laser working?
The patient will feel no heat or any sensation from the laser.
How soon could I experience relief?
Results vary from patient to patient but could appear after the first laser treatment.
Where can I receive this treatment?
Dr. Goldbaum is the only podiatrist in South Florida that offers the FX 635 laser treatment.
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BOCA/DELRAY
16244 S. Military Trail #290, Delray Beach, FL 33445
561-499-0033
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8198 Jog Road #100, Boynton Beach, FL 33472
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