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Florida Foot and Ankle Clinic

Our mission at Florida Foot and Ankle Clinic is to solve your foot and ankle pain in the shortest ti

04/26/2022

CUSTOM ORTHOTICS & BRACES

If you are suffering from foot deformities, or have an irregular walking pattern, Florida Foot and Ankle Clinic can help you treat the issue with orthotics or braces customized to your foot or ankle. Custom orthotics are specially-made devices designed to support and comfort your feet. Prescription orthotics are crafted for you and no one else. Orthotics and braces also can be used for the following issues:

Arch Pain

Bunions

Corns & Calluses

Diabetes-Related Pain

Flat Feet

Foot & Ankle Pain

Frequent Sprained Ankles

Hammertoes

Heel Pain & Plantar Fasciitis

Low Back and Knee Pain

Tired, Aching Feet

If you need a rigid orthotic designed to control the motion of your ankle and foot, or a soft orthotic to help absorb the shock during activity, or even some combination of both, we will make a precise measurement of your feet using a mold, to create a completely custom solution for you!

03/09/2022

If your blood vessels outside of your heart become narrow or blocked for any reason you probably are suffering from peripheral vascular disease. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is common, and the prevalence increases with age.
Symptoms
The most common symptoms of PAD based on the severity of the disease are including:
intermittent claudication (muscle pain, aching, or fatigue with walking)
critical limb ischemia, which may lead to chronic pain, non-healing wounds on the feet, or gangrene.
Risk Factors
There are numerous risk factors for PAD.
Overweight
Smoking
Abnormal cholesterol
Age over 50
History of stroke
History of myocardial infarction or heart disease
Diabetes
Family history of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or PAD
High blood pressure
Kidney disease on hemodialysis
Not engaging in physical exercise
Poor eating habits
Drug use
Complication
Limb complications from undiagnosed and untreated PAD can be serious and even life-threatening and can include:
Gangrene and tissue death, which can lead to limb amputation
Pale foot and leg skin
Pain at rest and with movement that can restrict mobility
Nonhealing wounds
Life-threatening infections of the bones and bloodstream

Evaluation of the arterial supply to the lower limbs is done by measuring blood pressures at various levels. Blood flow is also evaluated with an ultrasound Doppler flow detector. Arterial pressures in the lower extremities are compared to the pressures measured in the arms.
Ask your doctor to help you with the evaluation of blood circulation in your legs and the available treatment options.

02/25/2022

Ankle sprain
when you roll, twist, or turn your ankle in an awkward way, you may sprain your ankle. There are multiple ligaments around your ankle preventing excessive movement. A sprained ankle occurs when the ligaments are forced beyond their normal range of motion. The severity of an ankle sprain depends on the number of ligaments that are involved, simple stretched ligaments, partially torn or completely torn.

Symptoms

symptoms of ankle sprain depend on the severity of the injury. The most common symptoms are:
Pain or soreness, especially when you try to stand on the affected foot
Tenderness when you touch the ankle mostly on the outer border of the ankle
Swelling
Bruising
Restricted range of motion or stiffness
Instability in the ankle or feeling of ankle turning over
Popping sound at the time of injury

What increases the risk of ankle sprain?

High impact sports that require jumping, cutting action, or rolling or twisting of the foot like basketball, tennis, football, soccer, and trail running make you prone to ankle sprain especially when you haven’t adequately warmed up exercises before it.
Wearing the wrong type of shoes for your sport. This puts you at risk of twisting your ankle or even falling.
Uneven surfaces especially when you’re running in poor field condition may increase the risk of an ankle sprain.
If you had an ankle sprain in the past, you're more likely to sprain it again.
If you land awkwardly on your foot after jumping or pivoting or fall that causes your ankle to twist

Prevention:

Never play sports or any other high-impact activities when you are not conditioned.
Always Warm up before you exercise or play sports. And wear shoes that are proper for your activity
Be careful when walking, running, or working on an uneven surface.
high-heeled shoes prone you to more ankle injuries. Always try not to wear high-heeled shoes when you exercise.
Protect your ankle by Using an ankle support brace or tape on a weak or previously injured ankle.

Treatment:

If signs and symptoms are severe, you may have significant damage to a ligament or a broken bone in your ankle or lower leg. See your doctor to evaluate your ankle and foot.

02/18/2022

Neuroma

An intermetatarsal neuroma may form when the nerve between the metatarsal bones becomes swollen, thickened, and inflamed. You usually feel it on the bottom of your foot, or between your toes. The neuroma can feel painful and make walking uncomfortable. The most common type of neuroma in the foot is called Morton's neuroma and happens between the bones of your third and fourth toes. Symptoms of Morton’s neuroma include pain between your toes and feeling like you’re stepping on a pebble or a fold in your sock. You may have stinging, burning, or numbness in the affected toes.

Symptoms
Symptoms of Morton’s neuroma get worse over time. These symptoms include:
Sharp, stinging, or burning pain between the toes when you stand or walk.
Swelling between the toes.
Tingling and numbness in your foot.
Feeling of a bunched-up sock or rock under the ball of your affected foot.
Worsening of the pain when you wear tight shoes or high-heeled shoes.
Sometimes the pain will be relieved by removing your shoe and rubbing your foot.
Causes:
You develop the condition when the nerve suffers excessive pressure or compression between the toes. That compression (squeezing) causes inflammation and irritation.
Risk factors
Factors that appear to contribute to Morton's neuroma include:

High heels shoes(more than 2 inches), shoes that are tight or ill-fitting or narrow or pointed-toe. These types of shoes can place extra pressure on your toes and the ball of your feet. Activities that feature tight shoes like snow skiing, ballet, or rock climbing can cause more pressure on bone structures as well.
Participating in high-impact athletic activities and sports such as tennis, jogging or running may cause repetitive trauma on the balls of your feet.
Having some sorts of foot deformities like bunions, hammertoes, high arches, or flatfeet prone you to a higher risk of developing Morton's neuroma.
Treatments
Treatment options include conservative and surgical. Ask your doctor for an appropriate treatment plan based on your condition. Below are the most common types of treatment.
Footwear modification. Avoid high heels or tight shoes. Always wear wider shoes with lower heels and a soft sole. This reduces pressure on the nerve, by enabling the bones to spread out and giving it time to heal.
physical therapy, stretching exercises to loosen tendons and ligaments, and exercises to strengthen your ankles and toes
Modifying your activities by giving rest to your foot, massaging the ball of your feet, and applying ice to sore areas
Custom molded orthotics and inserts also help relieve irritation by separating the bones and reducing the pressure on the nerve.
Medications like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory pills can also reduce pain and inflammations.
Injections of a corticosteroid medication can reduce the swelling and inflammation of the nerve and relieve the pain.
If conservative treatment does not relieve your symptoms, your doctor may discuss surgical treatment options with you.

02/03/2022

Achilles tendinitis
Achilles tendinitis is an overuse injury of the Achilles tendon. This tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body that connects calf muscles to your heel bone or calcaneus. You use the Achilles tendon to jump, walk, run, and stand on the balls of your feet.
There are two types of Achilles tendinitis:
 Noninsertional Achilles tendinitis Will present with thickening of the Achilles tendon. And commonly affects non-athletic population
 Insertional Achilles tendinitis is seen in the younger athletic population but is most commonly appreciated in the 40+ age group. Both soft tissue and osseous enlargement may be present on examination

Achilles tendinitis happens very often in athletes who have suddenly increased the intensity or duration of their movements as well as in middle-aged people who play sports only on the weekends. It is very important to know that most cases of Achilles tendinitis are mild and can be treated with non-surgical options accompanied by, at-home care under your doctor's supervision. More-serious cases of Achilles tendinitis can lead to tendon tears (ruptures) that may require surgical repair.
Symptoms
Pain may typically begin as a mild ache in the back of the leg or above the heel and increased with passive or active ankle movements. Periods of prolonged standing, walking or running (especially on steps or inclined surfaces) will produce more pain.
It should be considered that Shoe irritation is a common cause of pain in this area
You might also experience tenderness or stiffness, especially at the beginning of the day, which usually improves with mild activity.
Risk factors
your risk of Achilles tendinitis can be increased with the following factors
• Your s*x. Achilles tendinitis occurs more in men.
• Age. The risk of Achilles tendinitis increases when you get older.
• Training choices. Activities in worn-out shoes, running on hilly terrain can increase your risk of Achilles tendinitis. Doing exercises in cold weather is related to more pain.
• Medical conditions. Some diseases like psoriasis or high blood pressure are related to a higher risk of developing Achilles tendinitis. Certain types of antibiotics, called fluoroquinolones, have been associated with higher rates of Achilles tendinitis
• Physical problems. People with a naturally flat arch or very high arch feet have more risk to be involved. Obesity and tight calf muscles also can increase tendon strain and therefore Achilles tendonitis
Tips to prevent:
• Increase the level of your activity gradually.
• Avoid activities that put on your tendons in stress, such as hill running.
• If you notice pain during a particular exercise, stop and rest.
• The shoes you wear while exercising should provide adequate cushioning for your heel and a firm arch support
• Stretch daily in the morning, before and after exercise to maintain flexibility.
• Strengthen your calf muscles.
• Alternate high-impact activities, such as running and jumping, with low-impact activities, like cycling and swimming.
Diagnosis:
A foot and ankle specialist will evaluate your symptoms and take a history to make a diagnosis. Diagnostic ultrasound, X-ray, or MRI may be used to define the area of involvement and the severity of tendonitis.
Treatments:
Are includes medical and surgical treatments. Ask your doctor for the most appropriate treatment plan.

02/02/2022

Our mission at Florida Foot and Ankle Clinic is to solve your foot and ankle pain in the shortest time possible. We aim to pursue the health and well-being of our patients by providing the highest quality medical and surgical care with compassion and caring. Dr. Namazi and his staff will provide you with safe, efficient, and effective care and also take the time to educate you about your condition. But doing so, you will be able to make an informed health care decision for your treatment. We operate within all applicable laws and regulations and will strive to meet your needs so you can.
achieve and maintain a high state of well-being.

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2323 Curlew Rd STE 6B
Dunedin, FL
34698

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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