Podiatrist’s Foot & Ankle Care Blog

 

Podiatrists are highly skilled physicians and surgeons that are experts in the feet, ankles, and related structures of the legs. They treat patients with all kinds of pain, discomfort, and reduced mobility in these areas including: general foot and ankle conditions, sports injuries, broken or sprained bones, heel pain, biomechanical irregularities, reconstructive surgery, and serious… Read more »

A podiatrist is a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine who treats the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. If you are having any pain, injuries, or abnormalities in these areas, it is best that you seek help from a podiatrist. Podiatrists complete four years of training in a podiatric medical school. Their training is… Read more »

The feet are considered to be the foundation of the body, and many patients do not give their feet a second thought until they begin experiencing foot pain. There are many foot conditions that can gradually occur, including plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, and bunions. These ailments can cause a considerable amount of pain, and walking… Read more »

Our feet are arguably the most important parts of our bodies because they are responsible for getting us from place to place.  However, we often don’t think about our feet until they begin to hurt. If you have pain in your feet, you need to first determine where on the foot you are experiencing it… Read more »

Stress fractures occur over time, with a moderate amount of pressure being applied to a bone which eventually can cause it to break without dislocating it—as is often the case with a sudden traumatic bone fracture. Because the feet and ankles bear the weight of our bodies every day, stress fractures in these areas are… Read more »