Foot pain is not normal. At the first sign of pain, or any noticeable changes in your feet, seek professional podiatric medical care. With proper detection, intervention, and care, most foot and ankle problems can be lessened or prevented.
The human foot is a marvel of mechanical complexity and structural strength. The foot can sustain enormous pressure – several tons over the course of a one mile run – and provides flexibility and resiliency.
The foot and ankle are comprised of:
Together they provide the body with support, balance and mobility. If any of these parts breaks down, it can result in the development of problems in other parts of the body. Other diseases, like diabetes, can also lead to problems in the feet.
The journey to healthy feet starts with one step. Podiatry Group of Georgia is here to help you with that first step.
Podiatrists are health care professionals whose training focuses on the foot, ankle, and the muscles and tendons governing foot function.
Dr. Neha Delvadia diagnoses and treats foot and ankle conditions including neurological, circulatory, skin, and musculoskeletal systems. Oftentimes a serious health condition, such as diabetes, can be diagnosed first by podiatrists who then refer the patient to other medical specialists.