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 Taking Care of all your Foot Care Needs
Foot problems affect athletes and sedentary people alike and can cause pain in the lower back and other joints by changing how you walk or run. Foot problems include infections, sporting or overuse injuries, or can be the consequence of some systemic diseases, such as diabetes. Many people, young and old, rely on Podiatrists to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This means Podiatrists have a broad and interesting job caring for feet. It is an exciting profession that offers you the opportunity to contribute to the well-being of many members of the community. Providing the art, craft and the science of foot care, Foot and Ankle Associates has carved a niche in the field of podiatry and has equated the quality of life with the importance of good feet health.
Foot and Ankle Associates supports the fact that a productive life depends on healthy feet. Keeping in tune with the latest in podiatric care, this clinic has deployed strong ethics, stringent norms and the highest quality in the treatment of multi-faceted foot disorders.
Providing the art, craft and the science of foot care, Foot and Ankle Associates has carved a niche in the field of podiatry and has equated the quality of life with the importance of good feet health. Foot and Ankle Associates supports the fact that a productive life depends on healthy feet. Keeping in tune with the latest in podiatric care, this clinic has deployed strong ethics, stringent norms and the highest quality in the treatment of multi-faceted foot disorders.
Foot and Ankle Associates has three practicing podiatrists who each have vast experience. We they are dedicated to provide the highest quality of care. We offer complete foot care, from nail care to sports injuries and surgical treatments.
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Exercise Preventive Measures
Do you have an ulcer under your foot that you have been ignoring? Have you checked your sugar levels? Is diabetes a hereditary factor in your family? The diabetic foot ulcer is a complication that can occur in a diabetic patient. It is a severe problem to have, as amputation is a major possibility. It is best to check it at the right time and place. The Foot and Ankle Associates in Los Gatos, California, render excellent treatment and follow it up with the best treatment for a diabetic foot ulcer with preventive maintenance.
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The most common preventive measure is, if one has diabetes, to have regular check ups with the podiatrists at the Foot and Ankle Associates, so as to have one's feet examined for the possible presence of a diabetic foot ulcer. If the podiatrists detect ulcers at an early stage, treatment can be initiated and the problem dealt with before it becomes severe. With frequent routine evaluation and meticulous care, the podiatric clinic takes the patient through careful physical examination with patient education on foot hygiene, nail care and proper footwear to reduce the risk of any injury that can lead to ulcer formation. There are shoes available for diabetics that play a vital role of keeping the foot protected and thus reducing the risk of developing a foot ulcer.
With the diabetic foot as the most common risk factor for limb loss, the podiatrists at the Foot and Ankle Associates educate and advise their patients on caring for affected feet. It is advised that the foot should be cleansed with soap and water and then applied with topical moisturizers. This helps the skin to remain healthy and prevents injury or any breakdown of tissues. The doctors at the podiatric clinic inspect the patient's footwear to see if the support is accurate and fits properly. Some of the patients are comfortable with athletic shoes and absorbent socks, while patients who have foot deformities need custom shoes.
If you are suffering from a diabetic foot ulcer, you should certainly visit a foot doctor. The doctors of podiatrist medicine, Dr. Ami Sheth,
Dr. Richard Meltzer and Dr. Thomas Elardo at Foot and Ankle Associates have been working in the world of foot pain treatment for many years, and they include diabetic foot exam and diabetic foot care as part of their services.
The Foot and Ankle Associates as podiatrist doctors, treat a variety of foot ailments that include Athlete's Foot, heel pain, hammertoes, nail problems, foot neuroma, warts, bunions, calluses, etc. The Foot and Ankle Associates have created a niche in the field of podiatry with the understanding that good feet health care is essential to live a quality life. Keeping in tune with the latest in podiatric care, this clinic has deployed the best quality in the treatment of various kinds of foot disorders.
Stride ahead into a quality life...
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Add Confidence to your Lifestyle
Do you know why your feet hurt sometimes? Is your foot pain slowing you down? Does it worry you when you do not know the cause of the problem? Pain in the foot can be caused by many types of foot ailments, but those that are most common and related to mobility are plantar fasciitis and heel spurs (the fibrous tendon in the bottom of your foot that creates your arch), bunions (inflamed joints), metatarsal problems (there are 26 bones in each of your feet alone so any misalignment can mean mobility and pain issues), and imbalance issues. The podiatrists at the Foot and Ankle Associates in Los Gatos, California, not only offer medical support but also diagnose and treat your problem.
Each of these issues can interfere with pain-free use of your feet. Irritants to the pain usually include walking without the correct support, activities that are very hard on your feet, or simply continuing daily life without giving support to your feet. Arch supports slipped into your shoes can relieve the foot pain very easily. Foot and Ankle Associates is a podiatrist clinic in Los Gatos and the resident doctors, namely
Dr. Meltzer, Dr. Sheth and Dr. Elardo are experts in podiatrist medicine and surgery. If you are suffering from foot problems, you should get in touch with these podiatrist doctors. They can diagnose and treat both common and rare disorders of the feet, including hammertoes, bunions, arthritis, warts, foot neuroma, athlete's foot, peripheral neuropathy, etc.
The doctors at Foot and Ankle Associates understand the importance of good foot health and provide great foot treatment and advice on foot care products. Resolving foot problems with ease, the podiatrists at the Foot and Ankle Associates give you sound advice and medication to reduce pain and swelling. Taking utmost care with detailed examination, the podiatrists at the clinic suggest injections and surgery only in extreme cases. These podiatric doctors are trained professionals who will ensure that your feet get customized treatment depending on exactly what kind of care your foot problem needs.
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Enter the world of the steady and solid healing art of Podiatry...
Foot and Ankle Associates has been working with patients to provide the best foot and ankle care for patients in the Bay Area. Lead by Dr. Ami Sheth, Dr. Thomas Elardo, and Dr. Richard Meltzerv, Foot and Ankle Associates delivers outstanding results and reduce failed podiatric therapies. Foot and Ankle Associates patients
have overcome pain in record time.
Visit our main website www.sjfeet.com for more details
on various foot conditions.
Also visit our new website www.sjfootandankle.com.
For appointments call 408-358-6234 or email info@sjfeet.com.
Foot and Ankle Associates | 15100 Los Gatos Blvd, #4 | Los Gatos, CA 95032
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History of Podiatry
History tells us that there were Podiatrists in Ancient Egypt as evidenced by bas-relief carvings at the entrance to Ankmahor's tomb. Here carvings depict work on hands and feet which dates from 2400 BC.
Until the turn of the 20th century, chiropodists - now known as podiatrists - were separate from organized medicine. They were independently licensed physicians who treated the feet, ankle and related leg structures. Lewis Durlacher was one of the first people to recognize the need for a protected profession.
After World WAR II the number of Chiropodists increased remarkably leading to the practice of foot care or Podiatry.
Foot and Ankle Associates supports the fact that a productive life depends on healthy feet.
Services:
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| Heel Pain |
Children's Foot Disorders |
| Bunions |
Nail Problems |
| Hammer Toes |
Neuromas |
| Fractures |
Sports Medicine |
| Orthotics |
General Foot Health |
| Plantar Fasciitis |
Women's Feet |
| Athlete's Foot |
Walking |
| Warts |
Forefoot & Rearfoot Surgery |
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Common Foot Problems
- Fungal and Bacterial Conditions, including athlete's foot, occur because our feet spend a lot of time in shoes - a warm, dark, humid place that is perfect for fungus to grow. Fungal and bacterial conditions can cause dry skin, redness, blisters, itching, and peeling. If not treated right away, an infection may be hard to cure. If not treated properly, the infection may reoccur. To prevent infections, keep your feet - especially the area between your toes - clean and dry. Change your shoes and socks or stockings often to help keep your feet dry. Try dusting your feet daily with foot powder. If your foot condition does not get better within 2 weeks, talk to your doctor.
- Dry Skin can cause itching and burning feet. Use mild soap in small amounts and a moisturizing cream or lotion on your legs and feet every day. Be careful about adding oils to bath water since they can make your feet and bathtub very slippery.
- Corns and Calluses are caused by friction and pressure when the bony parts of your feet rub against your shoes. If you have corns or calluses, see your doctor. Sometimes wearing shoes that fit better or using special pads solves the problem. Treating corns and calluses yourself may be harmful, especially if you have diabetes or poor circulation. Over-the-counter medicines contain acids that destroy the tissue but do not treat the cause. Sometimes these medicines reduce the need for surgery, but check with your doctor before using them.
- Warts are skin growths caused by viruses. They are sometimes painful and, if untreated, may spread. Since over-the-counter preparations rarely cure warts, see your doctor. A doctor can apply medicines, burn or freeze the wart off, or take the wart off with surgery.
- Bunions develop when the joints in your big toe no longer fit together as they should and become swollen and tender. Bunions tend to run in families. If a bunion is not severe, wearing shoes cut wide at the instep and toes, taping the foot, or wearing pads that cushion the bunion may help the pain. Other treatments include physical therapy and wearing orthotic devices or shoe inserts. A doctor can also prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs and cortisone injections for pain. Sometimes surgery is needed to relieve the pressure and repair the toe joint.
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Ingrown toenails occur when a piece of the nail breaks the skin - which can happen if you don't cut your nails properly. Ingrown toenails are very common in the large toes. A doctor can remove the part of the nail that is cutting into the skin. This allows the area to heal. Ingrown toenails can often be avoided by cutting the toenail straight across and level with the top of the toe.
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Hammertoe is caused by a shortening of the tendons that control toe movements. The toe knuckle is usually enlarged, drawing the toe back. Over time, the joint enlarges and stiffens as it rubs against shoes. Your balance may be affected. Wearing shoes and stockings with plenty of toe room is a treatment for hammertoe. In very serious cases, surgery may be needed.
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Spurs are calcium growths that develop on bones of your feet. They are caused by muscle strain in the feet. Standing for long periods of time, wearing badly fitting shoes, or being overweight can make spurs worse. Sometimes spurs are completely painless - at other times they can be very painful. Treatments for spurs include using foot supports, heel pads, and heel cups. Sometimes surgery is needed
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Excellent Quality Care in relaxed Environment
Nearly one-fourth of all the bones in the human body are in the feet. Most of the time, injuries to the foot heal without operative treatment.
Educating their patients and addressing their needs, Foot and Ankle Associates has channeled their core competencies into treating and preventing foot disorders. With thorough examination and detailed care, highly trained doctors of podiatric medicine render specialized treatment for a spectrum of foot ailments to patients of all ages. Foot and Ankle Associates with keen foresight take special care in treating the overall health conditions of geriatric patients, taking into consideration their fragile bone structure in order to help them to live active independent lifestyles.
Foot and Ankle Associates offers personalized treatment programs developed to satisfy individual foot care needs. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you in cases of emergency. Podiatrists at Foot and Ankle Associates are highly trained in the diagnosis and treatment of both common and more rare pathologies of the feet. Move into a world of comfort!
Visit our main website www.sjfeet.com for more details on various foot conditions.
Also visit our new website www.sjfootandankle.com.
For appointments call 408-358-6234 or email info@sjfeet.com.
Foot and Ankle Associates | 15100 Los Gatos Blvd, #4 | Los Gatos, CA 95032
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