Foot and Ankle Physicians of Ohio

02/26/2026

02/11/2026

Our Patients are SO EASY TO LOVE! Just ask Dr. Hewitt!

02/07/2026

TGIF! Work Hard Play Hard!

01/27/2026

Come on in! It’s warm in here!

01/27/2026

We will have the latte machine fired up for all of our patients tomorrow morning- because YES: WE ARE OPEN at all locations!

01/22/2026

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11/18/2025

NWB strategies from Jas, our surgery scheduler: You may have been told you that you will be non-weight bearing on your operated leg after your surgery. This means you will have to hop on your good leg, with your operated leg not touching the floor. The time you will be non-weight bearing varies. This will affect many daily activities and can be very tiring, so it is a good idea to plan ahead as you will need some support at home.

11/17/2025

When to see a doctor for a follow-up after ankle sprain?
Symptoms persist: Your pain, swelling, or stiffness doesn’t improve after a few days of rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE).
Lack of improvement: There is little to no improvement after about a week.
Lingering pain: You still experience persistent pain after several weeks of rest.
Numbness or tingling: You feel numbness, tingling, or a cold sensation in the injured foot, which could indicate nerve damage.
Recurrent injuries: You have a history of injuries to the same ankle, which may lead to instability.
What a doctor can do
Provide an accurate diagnosis: Determine if it is a sprain or a fracture using a physical exam and potentially an X-ray.
Create a treatment plan: Recommend a treatment plan based on the severity of the sprain, which may include physical therapy, a brace, a boot, or even surgery for severe cases.
Ensure proper healing: Supervise your recovery to make sure the ankle heals correctly and prevent future injuries.

11/15/2025

A Cause Of Heel Pain In Children
Calcaneal apophysitis (also known as Sever’s disease) is an inflammation of the heel’s growth plate, commonly affecting children aged 10-13 who are active in sports. The physicians at FAPO treat this condition by managing pain and supporting the heel through measures like rest, ice, anti-inflammatory medication,orthotics and stretching exercises. Foot pain is not normal in children. If your child complains of foot pain be sure to have them assessed by a professional.

11/13/2025

Having to care for BOTH her husband and son after Achilles Surgery! Somebody better be getting a good Christmas Present!

11/05/2025

Dr. Hewitt presenting at ACFAS Arthroscopy Course Chicago Il this past weekend. Dr. Hewitt sharing insight on common pathologies and advanced tendoscopy techniques.