Foot & Ankle Pain

Foot & Ankle Pain

The human foot is a biological masterpiece. It's strong, flexible, and functional design enables it to do its job well and without complaint - if you take of it and don't take it for granted.
The foot can be compared to a finely tuned race care, or a space shuttle, vehicles whose function dictates their design and structure. And like them, the human foot is very complex
The components of your feet work together, sharing the tremendous pressures of daily living. An average day of walking for example, brings a force equal to several hundred tons to bear on the feet. This helps explain why your feet are more subject to injury than any other part of your body.

Foot ailments are among the most common of our health problems. Although some can be traced to heredity, many stem from the cumulative impact of a lifetime of abuse and neglect. Studies show that 75 percent of Americans experience foot problems of a greater or lesser degree of seriousness at some time in their lives; nowhere near that many seek medical treatment, apparently because they mistakenly believe that discomfort and pain or normal and expectable.
There are a number of systemic diseases that are sometimes detected in the feet, such as diabetes, circulatory disorders, anemia, and kidney problems. Arthritis, including gout, often attacks foot joints first.

Specialized Care

Your feet, like other specialized structures, require specialized care. A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine can make an important contribution to you total health, whether it is regular preventive care or surgery to correct a deformity. Dr. Carmen April is available to help you do just that. Call us today for your appointment!