4 Reasons to Be Thankful for Podiatrists
This Thanksgiving season, there are many things to be thankful for. But are you grateful for your feet and the experts that treat them, like us at PodiatryCare, PC, and the Heel Pain Center? It’s easy to forget about our feet until they start hurting, but the truth is, podiatry is there for everyone, working to keep their lives moving forward. Here are all the great things podiatrists do for us.
Manage Systemic Disease
For people managing diabetes, a podiatrist isn't just treating a foot problem; they are quite literally saving limbs. They are often the first to spot subtle signs of poor circulation or nerve damage that you can't feel.
By diligently checking your feet and managing tiny issues like a callus or a blister before it turns into a non-healing ulcer, podiatrists help prevent these infections that lead to amputations. That's a service that goes far beyond a simple doctor's visit.
Stop the Spread of Pain
Foot pain rarely stays in the foot. If you've ever dealt with chronic pain in your knees, hips, or lower back, the root cause might be a simple misalignment at your foundation.
Podiatrists are the biomechanical experts who know how to fix this. They don't just treat the pain you point to; they correct the underlying structural flaws, often with tools like custom orthotics. They stabilize a wobbly ankle, support a fallen arch, and solve chronic pain that other doctors might miss because they understand the foot's kinetic chain.
Keep Your Feet Young
For seniors, a podiatrist is key to maintaining independence. Mobility is everything as we get older, and painful, stiff feet can sideline anyone.
Podiatrists help seniors stay active by safely managing conditions that become challenging, like thickening toenails or painful calluses that are hard to reach. They also play a crucial role in fall prevention by assessing gait, treating deformities, and ensuring proper support.
Prevent Injuries
Whether you're an athlete or you just stubbed your toe badly, podiatrists are there to get you back on track. They are experts in treating everything from common Achilles tendonitis and stress fractures to painful ingrown toenails and severe ankle sprains.
They also provide tailored treatment plans, guide you through rehabilitation, and perform specialized surgeries when necessary.
That recurring foot issue you finally got surgery for? We make sure you heal properly and never have to feel it again.
Next time you take a step without pain, take a moment to be thankful for the expertise that makes that comfort possible.
Happy Thanksgiving!
At PodiatryCare, PC, and the Heel Pain Center, we treat a wide variety of foot and ankle ailments. Dr. Matthew Tschudy, Dr. Rebecca Wiesner, Dr. Kristen Winters, Dr. Laura Vander Poel, and the rest of our team are ready to serve our Hartford County patients. To schedule an appointment at our Enfield location, call (860) 741-3041; for an appointment at our South Windsor location, call (860) 644-6525.