Your feet perform a lot of important functions, including supporting your weight and helping you walk. If your feet hurt, it can affect your mobility. Regular visits to your podiatrist can help keep your feet healthy. Dr. Brandi Johnson and Dr. Mark Leitner at Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists in Brandon, FL, provide a wide range of podiatry services to help you enjoy healthy feet.
What You Need To Know About the Importance of Regular Podiatry Visits
Your podiatrist is an expert at diagnosis and treatment of foot, toe, and ankle conditions. When you visit your podiatrist at least once each year, your podiatrist can identify medical issues early and treat them before they can grow more severe.
Some chronic medical conditions can affect your feet, toes, and ankles. For example:
- Diabetes can cause impairment to your immune, circulatory, and nervous systems, which can result in decreased blood flow, loss of nerve sensation, or sores that won’t heal properly
- Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis can cause joint swelling, pain, joint deformity, and loss of joint movement, which can result in a decrease in mobility, flexibility, and quality of life
Your podiatrist can help you manage a chronic medical condition and how it affects your feet. Your podiatrist can also:
Treat foot conditions and injuries, including:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Flat feet
- Broken bones in your feet
- Achille’s tendonitis
- Heel pain
Treat toe conditions and injuries, including:
- Ingrown toenails
- Fungal toenails
- Hammertoes
- Bunions
Treat ankle conditions and injuries, including:
- Lateral ankle instability
- Ankle fractures
- Strained tendons
Healthy feet are important throughout all stages of your life. Regular visits to your podiatrist can ensure you enjoy great foot health.
Want To Know More About How Regular Podiatry Visits Can Help You?
To learn more about the importance of foot health and why regular podiatry visits matter, call Dr. Brandi Johnson and Dr. Mark Leitner at Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists in Brandon, FL. You can reach them in the office by calling (813) 571-2977, so call today.