Proper foot care is important, yet it is easy to forget that your feet bear the brunt of most of the activities that you perform while standing upright. Over time, ignoring your feet can lead to serious problems such as chronic pain that limits your ability to enjoy your normal activities.

While it is common to seek treatment for foot pain after an injury, it is also important to keep in mind that a visit to the podiatrist for routine foot care yields many benefits for your overall well-being.

Certain health conditions place you at greater risk for serious foot problems. For example, diabetes can lead to dangerous infections and nerve damage that require aggressive treatment if they to fester. For this reason, diabetic wound care is critical for protecting your mobility.

Arthritis also strikes the ankle and foot joints. Since this condition is progressive, receiving proper care early on helps you identify the best strategies for managing pain and easing joint stiffness, such as gentle stretches.

The frequency of examinations will be based on the patient’s foot and ankle condition along with comorbidities.

The skin on your feet is highly susceptible to several common infections because the dark and damp environment created by your shoes allows bacteria, fungus, yeast, and viruses to flourish. With a foot infection, you may notice things such as redness around your toes, or you may see small warts on the bottom of your soles. If you have a fungal infection, then you may also notice itchiness or a foul odor. All these conditions can be treated during your routine foot care appointments.

For patients who do not have insurance coverage payment is due at the time of service.