Do Your Feet Hurt? See a Podiatric Physician in Louisville, KY

The foot is an intricate structure made up of 26 bones, 30 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. All these components must work seamlessly—both independently and together—to support, stabilize, and mobilize the body.

According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, most people take about 8,000 steps per day, which is equivalent to several miles. When walking or running, the feet sustain significant pressure—up to four times the weight of the body. Therefore, it is not surprising that 75% of Americans experience foot pain at least once during their lives.

Many people erroneously believe that their feet are supposed to hurt. Not true! If you have persistent foot pain, the podiatric physician at Louisville Orthopaedic Clinic in Louisville, Kentucky, can help you find relief. A board-certified doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM), Dr. Dawn M. Michels has completed highly focused and rigorous training, making her uniquely qualified to treat painful foot conditions.

Issues Our Podiatrist Can Address

As a podiatric physician, Dr. Michels provides the latest in-office treatments for:

• Achilles tendinitis
• Bunions
• Corns and calluses
• Diabetic foot
• Flatfoot
• Foot and ankle fractures
• Foot and ankle sprains
• Fungal toenails
• Ganglion cysts
• Hammertoes
• Heel pain
• Ingrown toenails
• Neuromas
• Plantar fasciitis
• Sesamoiditis
• Sever’s disease
• Warts

Foot Pain Should Never Be Ignored

Because foot pain can impair your balance, reduce your mobility, and increase your risk of falling, it is important to see our podiatric physician at the first sign of trouble. What’s more, your feet can provide important clues about your overall health and early warnings about underlying medical conditions. For instance, the initial symptoms of several potentially serious health issues—including arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, gout, deep vein thrombosis, and kidney disease—are sometimes noticed in the feet. By pinpointing the root cause of your pain, our podiatric physician can help ensure that you receive appropriate treatment to protect your health and get you back on your feet again.

If you would like to talk with our podiatric physician, contact Louisville Orthopaedic Clinic today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Michels at our orthopedic facility in Louisville, KY.