Kristen Pryor grew up doing tap, jazz, and ballet, was on the dance team in college, and danced with a semi-professional team and a professional dance troupe. That’s in addition to running, walking, and working full-time! She says, “One day my hip and knee started hurting when I ran and my hip made an ominous clicking sound. I did some research online and found that my problems started with my feet…my gait was misaligned. I didn’t want to give up my active life, but I couldn’t keep living with the pain. Then I read about HyProCure…and it seemed like the perfect solution!”

“The HyProCure is a stent placed in the foot like an ‘implantable orthotic,’ to help improve foot biomechanics…even for athletes! The website directed me to a local Board Certified Foot Surgeon trained in the procedure, Dr. Marco Vargas of Foot & Ankle Associates. At my exam, we talked about my goals and concerns. Dr. Vargas asked that I begin physical therapy to strengthen my feet for the best results. Then in December I had the surgery on my left foot. Everyone was so supportive and answered all my questions. Dr. Vargas was just as careful explaining what I needed to do to optimize recovery as he had been in preparing me for surgery. I wanted the maximum benefits, so I knew better than to ‘freestyle’…I followed Dr. Vargas’ directions to the letter!”

“Since then I’ve done yoga and in March I did my first power walk…with no pain or clicking at all. The actual shape of my foot has changed! I can really feel the difference in alignment…my left leg glides and hopefully this will prevent ‘wear and tear’ injuries that happen over time as little problems become bigger. Surgery on my right foot is scheduled before the end of March. I know Dr. Vargas will continue to give me excellent care and the best advice. A year after the surgery I should be back at full strength…and the gift of dancing and staying active for my entire lifetime is definitely worth the wait!

Marco A Vargas DPM, FACFAS
Foot and Ankle Associates
888-784-5335
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Sugar Land
281-313-0090
17510 W. Grand Parkway South
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Houston
281-313-0080
7105 Lawndale Street
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www.thefootpros.com