Feel free to browse our website to educate yourself on various podiatric conditions we see on a daily basis in our office. You may use the "Patient Library" function on the lower left to look at common topics, or use the search function for other topics not listed.
We want our patients to be informed about podiatric problems and treatments, because informed patients make better decisions about their health and well being. That is why we've included this extensive section on our web site covering the full array of topics associated with podiatry and podiatric diagnoses and treatments. We encourage you to look through these pages whenever you have an interest or concern about your feet.
In addition, the following websites are hightly recommended for more podiatric information:
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- Florida Podiatric Medical Association
- American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
- American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
- Foot Physicians.com
- American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics & Medicine
- American Board of Podiatric Surgery
- American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine
Shin splints refer to pain on either side of the leg bone that is caused by muscle or tendon inflammation. The problem is usually related to a collapsing arch, but may be caused by a muscle imbalance between opposing muscle groups in the leg.
Proper stretching before and after exercise and sports, corrective shoes, or orthotics (corrective shoe inserts) can help prevent shin splints.