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Advanced Foot Health Centers Newsletter
"A Team Approach To Foot Care"
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We cramp them into shoes that are too tight, smother them in "unbreathable" nylon fabric, subject them to pressure from our body weight merely by standing on them, and pound them against hard surfaces when we walk or run. No wonder our feet often develop painful and unattractive problems! If you're one of those people who cry, "Oh my aching feet," perhaps you'll recognize some of these common ailments.
Stop Bunions
Enlargement of the big toe joint. Bunions develop on the inner side of the foot at that joint as a result of a weakness in the bone structure of the foot. This deformity develops gradually and can cause pain from shoes rubbing against the enlarged bone.
Stop Corns And Callouses
These collections of hard, dry, dead cells, build up over time as a result of pressure or friction. A corn takes the shape of a small cone with the point pressing into sensitive underlying tissue. Hard corns are found on tops of toes, while soft corns are found between toes and seed corns form on the sole of the foot. Callouses are caused by diffuse pressure over a larger area found on the plantar surface (bottom) of the foot.
Stop Hammertoe
Frequently due to inherited foot structures, this is a contraction of the toe caused by tightening of the ligaments that connect one bone to another, forcing the toe bones to assume abnormal position. Often, as a result, shoes apply pressure to the deformed toe causing a corn to form.
Stop Burning Feet
Circulation is a major factor. Nevertheless, there can be a skin condition present, bio-mechanical changes causing friction under the metatarsal heads (ball of the foot). Diabetes, as well as nerve entrapments, are also major causes. Today there are new techniques to alleviate the pain associated with these conditions.
Stop Heel Pain
The most common cause of heel pain is either a heel spur or plantar fasciitis. Both of these can be found because of the lowering of the arch whether flat foot or high arch. The bio-mechanical function of the foot is abnormal causing this force on the strong ligament called the plantar fascia. The symptoms follow a pattern of pain in the heel and arch when first arising in the AM and then again after rest. Initial treatment may involve injecting the area with cortisone to reduce the inflammation and pain. The use of physical therapy for approximately 3-4 weeks three times a week and the making of custom orthotics to fit into your shoes is another method of treatment. These orthotics control the cause, a bio-mechanical problem. Surgery should be the very last resort.
Our Staff
Stanford Rosen, DPM, Director*
Barry Gould, DPM**
Over 50 Years of Experience
 Your feet are very important to you
Foot infections occur more often in diabetics and seniors
Regular checkups are necessary
Only see a Podiatrist (Specialist of the foot)
Call For An Appointment
Northport: 205-330-9898
Demopolis: 334-287-0777
Toll Free: 1-866-308-3668 (Foot)
Board Certifications & Memberships:
American Board of Podiatric Surgery/Ambulatory Section*
American Board of Multi-Specialty & Podiatry**
American Academy of Pain Management*
American Academy of Wound Management C.W.S.*
American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
American Association of Orthopedic Medicine
American Podiatric Medical Association
Everyone in the Center is an important member of the treatment team. It is our commitment to make recovery as quick and easy as possible.
Most Insurance Plans Accepted
We are participating providers of Medicare, BlueCross, PMD, United Healthcare, UMWA, Complete Care, Senior Care, Medicare Complete.
Diabetic Foot Wound Care
Our Director, Dr. Stanford Rosen, who was Chief of Staff of the Diabetic Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama in Board Certified in Wound Management, Primary Foot Care & Foot Surgery.
Disability Determination
To further our reach and the demand for a specialist in disability, Dr. Stanford Rosen, Director, has become Board Certified in Disability Determination. He is also a Board Certified Pain Specialist.
We Solve Common Foot Problems
Ingrown Nails
Burning Feet
Heel and Arch Pain
Sports Injuries
Skin Disorders
Orthotics and Shoes
Corns and Callouses
Additional Links
www.podiatrytoday.com
www.apma.org
www.podiatrym.com
www.aaomed.org
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