Step Forward Foot & Ankle offers a full array of podiatric services to help you maintain healthy feet. You can read more on this page about specific services.
- Achilles Tendon
- Ankle Instability
- Ankle Sprains
- Arthritic Foot & Ankle Care
- Athletes Foot
- Bunions
- Calluses
- Corns
- Crush Injuries
- Diabetic Foot
- Flat Feet
- Fungus Toenails
- Geriatric Foot Care
- Hammertoes
- Heel Spurs
- Ingrown Toenails
- Injuries
- Neuromas
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Warts
- Swift and Plantar Wart Treatment
Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are caused by an unnatural twisting or force on the ankle bones
of the foot, often resulting in one or more ligaments on the outside of the
ankle to be stretched or torn. If not properly treated, ankle sprains could
develop into long-term problems.
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Bunions
Bunions are misaligned big toe joints that can become swollen and tender,
causing the first joint of the big toe to slant outward, and the second joint
to angle toward the other toes. Read More...
Neuromas
A neuroma is an abnormality of a nerve that has been damaged either by trauma
or as a result of an abnormality of the foot. Neuromas occur most often in the
ball of the foot, causing a pinched and inflamed nerve.
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Custom Orthotics
Orthotics, also known as orthoses, refers to any device inserted into a shoe,
ranging from felt pads to custom-made shoe inserts that correct an abnormal or
irregular, walking pattern. Sometimes called arch supports, orthotics allow
people to stand, walk, and run more efficiently and comfortably.
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Flat Feet
Flat feet are a common condition. In infants and toddlers, the longitudinal
arch is not developed and flat feet are normal. The arch develops in
childhood, and by adulthood, most people have developed normal arches.
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Hammertoes
Hammertoe is a deformity of the second, third or fourth toes. In this
condition, the toe is bent at the middle joint, resembling a hammer. Left
untreated, hammertoes can become inflexible and require surgery. Read More...
Diabetes and Your Feet
With a diabetic foot, a wound as small as a blister from wearing a shoe that's
too tight can cause a lot of damage. Diabetes decreases blood flow, so
injuries are slow to heal. Read More...
Heel Pain
Plantar fasciitis (or heel pain) is commonly traced to an inflammation on the
bottom of the foot. Our practice can evaluate arch pain, and may prescribe
customized shoe inserts called orthoses to help alleviate the pain.
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Corns
Corns and calluses are protective layers of compacted, dead skin cells. They
are caused by repeated friction from skin rubbing against bony areas or
against an irregularity in a shoe. Corns ordinarily form on the toes and
calluses on the soles of the feet. Read More...
Athlete's Foot
A chronic infection caused by various types of fungus, Athlete's foot is often
spread in places where people go barefoot such as public showers or swimming
pools. Read More...
Swift and Plantar Wart Treatment
Plantar warts can be embarrassing to deal with and they can be stubborn to
certain treatments. When you’re dealing with plantar warts, you just want an
easy and quick treatment that is painless and helps you be wart-free! Swift
plantar wart treatment is an innovative new way to treat plantar warts and
help you feel more comfortable in your own skin. Read More...
Prolotherapy
Prolotherapy is a regenerative treatment involving the injection of a mild
irritant solution into damaged joints, ligaments, and tendons. The solutions
initiates the body’s natural healing mechanism by inducing the local inflammatory response necessary to activate the immune system to initiate tissue
repair. Read More...
