Workers' Compensation Foot & Ankle Care in Gastonia, NC
Faster Recovery, Less Surgery, Advanced Technology
When a foot or ankle injury occurs on the job, your top priority is a fast, effective recovery that minimizes your time off work. At Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists in Gastonia, our team understands that getting your life back is a priority after a workplace injury, and that’s why we specialize in accelerated care for Workers' Compensation patients.
Our specialized program, led by Dr. Thurmond Lanier, leverages clinically proven, remotely monitored at-home devices to help you heal faster and often without the need for surgery.
Our Unique Advantage: Advanced At-Home Therapy
Some of the most challenging aspects of traditional recovery is that the process can be slow and inconvenient.
Our program eliminates the need for frequent clinic visits for therapy by bringing professional-grade devices to your home, ensuring continuous, high-compliance treatment.
Our Workers' Comp program is designed to deliver three primary benefits:
1. Accelerated Return to Work:
We use technology designed to speed up tissue healing, minimizing claim duration and reducing lost work time.
2. Remote Monitoring for Compliance:
Our podiatrists can remotely monitor how often you use your devices. This objective data increases compliance, which directly leads to lasting outcomes for you and provides clear documentation for your adjuster.
3. Prioritizing Non-Surgical Solutions:
Our advanced therapies maximize the body's natural healing process, helping you avoid the high cost and long downtime associated with surgery.
How Our Advanced At-Home Treatment Technologies Work
We prescribe FDA-cleared, clinically supported therapeutic devices tailored to your specific work injury.
Sustained Acoustic Medicine (SAM PRO 2.0): This is a wearable, low-intensity ultrasound device proven to "supercharge" the body's natural healing. It works by increasing deep-tissue blood flow and promoting collagen to rapidly accelerate soft-tissue repair. Patients, on average, have reported a 52% reduction in pain.
Iceless Cold + Compression (NICE1 System): This system combines precise, iceless cold therapy with programmable pneumatic compression to effectively reduce pain and swelling. It integrates two highly effective therapies into a small, convenient package!
PulsarFlow Sequential Compression: For patients at risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or those with circulation issues, The PulsarFlow system is provided as a portable, battery-powered device that stimulates blood flow, aiding in the healing of venous ulcers and reducing post-operative swelling.
The Workers' Compensation Process
We accept Workers' Compensation Insurance and are familiar with the necessary documentation and reporting requirements. Most Workers' Comp patients in the Gastonia area are initially seen at large occupational health centers before being referred to a specialist.
If you have a work-related foot or ankle injury, you have the right to choose a specialist who accepts your claim. We welcome your direct call or referral!
We treat common work injuries including:
Ready to Start Your Accelerated Recovery in Gastonia?
Choose the local specialist focused on accountability and speed. Contact Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists today to schedule your workers' comp evaluation.