Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists

What Is a Foot Corn?
Author: Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists posted: Jun. 29, 2023.

A foot corn can sometimes resemble corn kernels in shape, but the name actually comes from the Latin word “cornu,” which is related to hooves. If you're suffering from a Read more
Category: Foot Condition, Foot Issues, Foot Injuries, Foot Conditions, Podiatry
How a Podiatrist Can Treat Your Hammertoes
Author: Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists posted: Mar. 08, 2023.

Hammertoes are foot deformities that typically affect the second, third, or fourth toes. This condition is characterized by an abnormal bend in the middle toe joint, causing it to curl Read more
Category: Foot Condition, Foot Issues, Podiatry
Treatment Options for Heel Pain and Plantar Fasciitis
Author: Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists posted: Feb. 10, 2023.

Dealing with heel pain can be irritating and you might find that you’re unable to participate in some of your favorite activities. Heel pain can be caused by numerous issues, Read more
Category: Foot Care, Foot Condition, Foot Issues
Benefits of Having a Podiatrist
Author: Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists posted: Feb. 01, 2023.

When it comes to your feet, it’s important that you’re doing what you can to keep them healthy and strong, since they’re so important to your daily life. There are Read more
Category: Foot Care, Foot Condition, Foot Issues, Foot Injuries
Common Foot and Ankle Injuries and How to Treat Them
Author: Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists posted: Jan. 20, 2023.

Your podiatrist is a foot and ankle specialist who can treat a wide variety of foot, ankle, and toe conditions. Your ankles, feet, and toes perform important functions helping you Read more
Category: Diabetic Foot Care, Foot Condition, Foot Issues, Foot Injuries
The Importance of Proper Footcare for Diabetic Patients
Author: Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists posted: Jan. 01, 2023.

Diabetes is one of the most serious health conditions because it has such harmful effects on your entire body. Diabetes is especially damaging to your extremities, including your feet. If Read more
Category: Foot Care, Diabetic Foot Care, Foot Condition, Foot Issues
The Common Causes of Foot Pain and How To Find Relief
Author: Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists posted: Dec. 20, 2022.

When you experience foot pain, you might be tempted to ignore it. That’s a bad idea. Foot pain can grow worse over time, leading to loss of mobility and a Read more
Category: Foot Care, Foot Condition, Foot Issues, Foot Injuries
What Are Bunions and How Can They Be Treated?
Author: Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists posted: Dec. 01, 2022.

If you have a hard, bony lump on the side of your big toe, it’s probably a bunion. Bunions are caused by a genetic bone deformity which makes your big Read more
Category: Foot Condition, Foot Issues
Causes of Plantar Fasciitis
Author: Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists posted: Nov. 18, 2022.

Suffering from heel pain due to plantar fasciitis? Dr. Brandi Johnson and Dr. Mark Leitner at Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists in Brandon, FL provide several noninvasive treatment methods to Read more
Category: Foot Condition, Foot Issues
What Is an Ingrown Toenail?
Author: Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists posted: Nov. 17, 2022.

An ingrown toenail is a toenail which has grown into the surrounding skin of your toe. If you’ve ever had an ingrown toenail, you already know how painful it can Read more
Category: Foot Condition, Foot Issues