PinPointe FootLaser
Family Foot Care is pleased to announce that we are now a proud certified provider of PinPointe, a leader in podiatric light based therapy and creators of the PinPointe FootLaser intended for use for the temporary increase of clear nails in patients with onychomycosis, or nail fungus. PinPointe FootLaser is the first & currently the only laser to receive clearance from the U.S. FDA to treat the symptoms of patients suffering from onychomycosis, and Family Foot Care is the only practice in Whatcom & Skagit Counties to offer this clinically proven treatment.
Fungal infection is estimated to affect more than 10% of the U.S. population, or 35 million Americans. The PinPointe FootLaser is designed specifically to meet the needs of the podiatric community. PinPointe FootLaser typically requires only a 30 minute treatment performed in the comfort & privacy of our office. Nail fungus, Onychomycosis, is an embarrassing chronic condition that impacts a person's quality of life and can lead to other health problems for patients with diabetes, poor ciculation or immune disorders. The treatment of nail infection is difficult because the infection is under & inside of the nail, which makes it hard for other treatments to reach & destroy the fungal organisms. treatments such as medicated liquids/creams or oral medications may be associated with side effects or serious drug interactions. Home remedies such as bleach, vinegar, Vicks Vapor Rub, mouthwash or household cleaners to resolve the problem are often tried but ultimately fail to resolve it. After a single treatment, between 78-88% of patients experienced an increase in clear nails at 6 and 12 months, and 81% of all patients sustained improvements at 12 months. If you would like to more about our exciting new treatment for toenail fungus or would like to make an appointment, please call us at (360) 738-9797.
American Diabetes Association
http://www.diabetes.org
800-342-2383
American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
http://www.aapsm.org
888-854-FEET
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
http://www.aaos.org
6300 N. River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
847-823-7186
American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
http://www.footphysicians.com and http://www.acfas.org
8725 W. Higgins Road, Sutie 555
Chicago, IL 60631-2724
773-693-9300
American Physical Therapy Association
http://www.apta.org
1111 N. Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-1488
800-999-2782
American Podiatric Medical Association
http://www.apma.org
9312 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814-1621
301-581-9200
American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
http:// www.aofas.org
6300 N. River Road, Suite 510
Rosemont, IL 60018
800-235-4855