Foot & Ankle Specialty Clinic

05/22/2020

Learn more about the causes of plantar fasciitis and the various treatment options available to help ease the pain in your foot.

The feet are the foundation on which the body stands, which is why plantar fasciitis can be a problem. Many people experience pain in the bottom of the heel that can make it difficult to walk. However, the good news is that it can be treated. Over 2 million people are treated for this condition [......

04/20/2020

Read about what a foot doctor does. Learn about plantar fasciitis, its symptoms, causes, risk factors and why you should seek treatment early.

https://utahpodiatry.com/blog/what-is-plantar-fasciitis-ask-a-foot-doctor/

03/17/2020

Find out what methods a podiatrist recommends for treatment of an ankle injury and when a visit to the doctor is needed.

Ankle injuries are all too common, and many people still follow the outdated belief that pushing through the pain instead of visiting a podiatrist is the way to heal. A podiatry specialist can properly assign a grade level to an ankle injury and recommend treatment. For acute ankle sprains, there ar...

02/21/2020

Read all about ingrown toenail. Learn how a podiatrist can help you if you have an ingrown toenail and when professional help is required.

Learning more about an ingrown toenail, as well as how a podiatrist can help you when you are dealing with any type of foot-related problems is smart. Podiatrists can diagnose and treat a variety of disorders related to the foot, ankle and leg. This type of health care professional can also prescrib...

01/23/2020

Thinking about making an appointment with a podiatrist? Podiatrists are also known as foot doctors and can treat a wide variety of general foot conditions. Ready to learn more?
https://utahpodiatry.com/blog/4-reasons-you-may-need-to-visit-a-podiatrist/

12/19/2019

Learn more about ankle instability. Find out how a podiatrist can help you when you are experiencing any problems with one or both of your ankles.

Ankle instability requires a proper diagnosis by a podiatrist. Podiatrists focus their attentions on treating patients who are experiencing problems with their feet, ankles and lower legs. This means if you are someone who injures your ankles often, it is necessary for you to make an appointment so....

11/25/2019

Find out information on geriatric foot care treatments. Learn how a podiatrist treats people of all ages and what foot care treatments are available.

Geriatric foot care treatments can be beneficial to the elderly. If you are currently in need of geriatric foot care services, then your next step is making an appointment with an experienced podiatrist. A podiatrist is a health care professional who has specifically trained to treat, diagnose and t...

10/23/2019

Find out whether or not you have a heel spur. Learn what it is and how a podiatrist can provide you with a proper diagnosis.

Learning more about what a heel spur is and how a podiatrist can help you is smart. A podiatrist is a health care professional who has decided to focus their attentions on preventing, diagnosing and treating problems taking place in the feet, ankle and lower legs. Podiatrists are doctors who can pre...

09/30/2019

Learn about the home remedies for treating ingrown nails. Find out when to see the doctor and what kinds of treatments foot specialists offer.

Ingrown toenails can cause minor discomfort or terrible pain, depending on how much they have grown. For many lucky people, an ingrown nail will resolve by itself, without any treatment. Others people get aggressive ingrown nails that force them to walk with a limp. That type of ingrown toenail can....

07/27/2019

Find out how professionals in the field of podiatry diagnose and treat both chronic and acute conditions affecting the feet and ankles.

The field of podiatry is devoted to diagnosing and treating conditions of the foot and ankle. Supporting the weight of the body on a daily basis can put an enormous amount of pressure on the feet, which are sometimes not up to the continuous strain. Damage to the feet and ankles is fairly common and...

07/02/2019

Want to know a few surprising facts about the feet? Read more in this article as we go over some facts revealed by a podiatrist.

A podiatrist is a specialist who focuses solely on the feet, and because that is their main focus, they have all sorts of surprising facts to reveal!  Most everyone is given two feet when they are born. We use our feet for walking, running, and even sporting the newest trendiest pair of shoes. Bu...

07/02/2019

Find out when to visit the foot doctor if you or a loved one suffers from pain, weakness or numbness due to symptoms of diabetes in the feet or legs.

One of the more painful symptoms of diabetes is numbness and pain in the feet, which can be diagnosed by a trained foot doctor. Also called diabetic neuropathy, this pain is caused by nerves being damaged by high blood sugar levels in the body. Each patient experiences diabetes differently, but thos...