Podiatric Physician-Acupuncturist, Dr. Elliot Diamond has been practicing podiatry since 1980. His practice emphasizes non-surgical care in all facets of foot and ankle conditions. Rehabilitation and pain management of “hard to heal” problems are also a major component of the practice.
Dance, pilates, yoga, running and other sports injuries are welcomed, as Dr. Diamond’s treatment focuses on treating the injury, assisting the individual with preventing recurrence and enhancing performance. Dr. Diamond is also the podiatrist for The Pennsylvania Ballet and many of the Philadelphia dance companies.
Senior citizen treatment and prevention programs are a strong point of the office. Balance enhancement, fall prevention, lower extremity strength training and range of motion programs are offered. These strategies are valuable for patients with arthritis, diabetes, lower extremity weakness and neuropathy.
Children are also welcome as we can help to create prevention strategies for conditions such as bunions, “flat feet”, alignment concerns and other genetically inherited conditions.
As part of all treatment plans, Dr. Diamond seamlessly blends non-surgical eastern and western modalities. High-tech diagnostic and treatment approaches are offered, such as a sophisticated computer diagnostic gait, standing and alignment evaluation, and digital X-rays. Rehabilitation of the lower extremity incorporates strength training, range of motion exercises, and balance training which complement other non-surgical treatment techniques in order to help heal and stabilize the problem.
Dr. Diamond’s complementary medicine approach blends acupuncture and Oriental Medicine principles with other natural techniques, such as homeopathic and herbal remedies, Pilates and Yoga-based exercise regimens.
“My initial interest in podiatry began in 1974 when I was a graduate student at Penn State University in the Health and Physical Education Department. While I was working on my Masters Thesis, a podiatry academy hired me to research and publish a textbook on muscle testing and exercise for the lower extremity. Once this textbook was published, I decided to attend podiatry school. My interest in acupuncture stemmed from my Masters Thesis, and I have been integrating acupuncture in my treatment services since 1983. I have achieved an Oriental Medical Doctor Degree in addition to my podiatry degree.”
Aside from authoring his textbook on podiatric rehabilitation, Dr. Diamond was voted “Best of Philly” & “People to Watch” by the Philadelphia Magazine.
He is an adjunct professor at The Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and is a Diplomat of the American Academy of Pain Management.
