PODIATRY

OUR PODIATRIST:

Lawrence  Downs  D.P.M. 

Podiatrists specialize in diagnosing and treating disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower leg.  A podiatrist holds a doctor of podiatric medicine {D.P.M.} degree, which is a 4-year degree received from one of seven podiatric medical schools in the United States.

Podiatrists have expertise in orthopedics, radiography, sports medicine, dermatology, and surgery.  Some of the conditions that podiatrists treat are ankle injuries, bunions, calluses, neuromas, running injuries, and toe deformities. Podiatrists also contribute significantly to the areas of diabetic foot care, arthritic foot care, and wound healing.  They are often the first health professionals to diagnose vascular problems that have previously gone unrecognized.

Foot Care you can trust for prompt, professional podiatry, quality orthotics and exceptional foot care services.

Clinic hours of operation are 8:00am – 4:00pm on Monday through Friday.  Podiatry Clinic is located on the first floor in Clinic D.  Services provided include evaluation and treatment of foot disorder and Diabetic patients. 

The foot is one of the most complex parts of the body, consisting of 38 bones connected by numerous joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.  The foot is susceptible to many stresses.  Foot pain and problems can cause pain, inflammation, or injury, resulting in limited movement and mobility.

Foot pain is often caused by improper foot function.  Improperly fitted shoes can worsen and, in some cases, cause foot problems.  Shoes that fit properly and give good arch support can prevent irritation to the foot joints and skin.  There are many types of foot problems that affect the heels, toes, nerves, tendons, ligaments, and joints of the foot.

The symptoms of foot problems may resemble other medical conditions and problems.  Always consult your physician for a diagnosis. 

Foot pain can be debilitating to an active lifestyle.  Foot pain can have many sources, from fractures and sprains to nerve damage.  Listed below are three {3} common areas of pain in the foot:

1.      Pain in the ball of the foot {Metatarsalgia}

2.      Plantar Fasciitis

3.      Achilles Tendon Injury