Pismo Beach & Santa Maria, CA
Our board certified physicians are trained in diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle conditions, completing several years of specialized training beyond medical school.
Conditions We Treat
We can help you heal from:
- An accident involving your feet, ankles, or toes
- A sports injury involving your feet, ankles, or toes
- A chronic medical condition which has affected your feet, ankles, or toes
Specific medical conditions we treat include:
- Bunions
- Heel pain
- Fallen arches
- Diabetic Wounds
- Plantar fasciitis
- Hammertoes
- Ingrown toenail
- Lateral ankle instability
- Ankle sprains
- Ankle fractures
- Achilles tendon injuries
Common Treatments We use the latest technology to deliver treatments to aid healing, restore function, and restore mobility. Common treatments provided include:
- Custom orthotics and footwear to provide support
- Shock wave therapy to eliminate heel pain
- Prescription anti-inflammatory medication to reduce swelling and inflammation
- Antibiotics to kill bacteria causing infection
- Surgery to repair ligaments, tendons, and bones, or realign your feet, ankles, or toes
- Splints, casts, and other devices to improve mobility
When You Should Visit Us You should visit us if you have a chronic condition like diabetes or arthritis, which is affecting your feet, ankles, or toes. You should also visit us if you are experiencing:
- Severe foot, ankle, or toe pain that doesn’t go away or is getting worse
- Ankle instability when you stand or walk
- Chronic heel pain, especially when you stand and walk
- Swelling in your feet, ankles, or toes which doesn’t resolve
How You Can Prevent Foot, Ankle, or Toe Injuries
You can do a lot to prevent injuries to your feet, ankles, and toes if you wear appropriate footwear for the activity you are doing. You should also:
- Do gentle arch, foot, and ankle stretches before activity
- Wear protective gear when playing a sport
- Clean floors free of objects that could cause foot injuries
- Avoid cutting your toenails too short
- Cut your toenails straight across
- Avoid standing or walking on hard surfaces for long periods