Many people experience foot, toe, or ankle problems, either due to chronic health conditions like diabetes and arthritis, or from everyday factors such as wearing ill-fitting shoes or participating in strenuous activities like running. Podiatrists specialize in diagnosing and treating a wide range of foot, toe, and ankle conditions, providing relief through medication, specialized footwear recommendations, or surgery, when needed. Athletes frequently encounter injuries like sprains or shin splints, and a podiatrist can identify underlying issues and suggest preventive measures. Painful conditions like heel spurs, bunions, or ingrown toenails require professional intervention, as podiatrists can effectively manage these issues through targeted treatments or surgical correction. Diabetic patients benefit significantly from regular podiatric care, as it reduces the risk of severe complications, including infections that could lead to loss of limb. Conditions like persistent athlete’s foot, corns, or calluses also require expert care to achieve lasting relief. When you have foot, toe, or ankle problems, it is suggested that you schedule an appointment with a podiatrist for an exam, diagnosis, and treatment.

If you are experiencing pain in the feet or ankles, don’t join the stubborn majority refusing treatment. Feel free to contact Dr. Blake Zobell from Utah. Our doctor 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 one of our offices located in Richfield and Ephraim, Utah . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.