Podiatrists are doctors that specialize in treating conditions that affect the feet of children, adults, and seniors. They can treat infections, provide pain relief, correct deformities, and help to heal broken bones. Podiatrists help treat specific conditions such as diabetes, ingrown toenails, flat feet, bunions, heel pain, blisters, athlete’s foot, cracked heels and so much more. Podiatrists are also able to prescribe orthotics, which are typically custom made shoe inserts, in order to relieve pressure from problem areas on the feet. Podiatrists can help you pick proper footwear to prevent a variety of foot and ankle conditions from developing. They can also help you choose the correct walking or running shoe too. If you have a foot problem that you are unsure about or are experiencing any type of foot pain, a podiatrist is trained to help find a diagnosis and provide proper treatment for your specific condition.

If you are experiencing pain in the feet or ankles, don’t join the stubborn majority refusing treatment. Feel free to contact one of our podiatrists from Podiatry Care Specialists. Our doctors can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.

What Is a Podiatrist?

Someone would seek the care of a podiatrist if they have suffered a foot injury or have common foot ailments such as heal spurs, bunions, arch problems, deformities, ingrown toenails, corns, foot and ankle problems, etc.

Podiatric Treatment

A podiatrist will treat the problematic areas of the feet, ankle or lower leg by prescribing the following:

• Physical therapy
• Drugs
• Orthotic inserts or soles
• Surgery on lower extremity fractures

A common podiatric procedure a podiatrist will use is a scanner or force plate which will allow the podiatrist to know the designs of orthotics. Patients are then told to follow a series of tasks to complete the treatment. The computer will scan the foot a see which areas show weight distribution and pressure points. The podiatrist will read the analysis and then determine which treatment plans are available.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices located in West Chester, and Broomall, PA . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.