Services
Coastal Foot & Ankle Wellness Center is available to treat Foot & Ankle ailments such as diabetic foot care, ingrown nails, fungal toenails, warts, and painful calluses and corns. Our practice specializes in general foot care and we believe that most foot/ankle ailments can be treated with conservative care. For more complex issues, our physicians are board-certified surgeons by the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery. Please call our office in St. Augustine (904) 826-1900 or Palatka (386) 328-1122 for an appointment.
Services We Offer
We want our patients to be informed about podiatric problems and treatments. Informed patients make better decisions about their health and well-being. That is why we take the time to thoroughly cover the topics that you have concerning your feet and ankle healthcare.
Arthritic Foot Care
Conditions affecting the feet due to complications with arthritis can take many forms, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetes can cause nerve damage, also known as diabetic neuropathy, which can lead to tingling or a painful sensation, and it may also cause you to lose feeling in your feet.
EPAT
EPAT (Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology) is a pulse-activation technology that has been approved by the FDA. This proprietary technology is based on a unique set of pressure waves that stimulate metabolism, enhances blood circulation and accelerates the healing process.
Foot and Ankle Surgery
There are a number of different foot and ankle conditions that may benefit from surgery as a treatment option. Long-lasting pain relief is typically the biggest takeaway from having surgery performed to remedy your condition.
Foot Orthotics
Orthotics, unlike typical shoe inserts, are prescribed by a podiatrist to help provide your feet with cushion and support.
Geriatric Foot Care
As you age, it’s important to pay good attention to your overall health; this includes the well-being of your feet.
Sports Medicine
As with any sporting activity, it’s very important to be aware of the safety precautions needed to help avoid injury and reduce risk. With that being said, injuries of the foot and ankle are fairly common among those who actively participate in sports.
Podiatry
A podiatrist is a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM). Podiatrists study, diagnose, and treat conditions and injuries affecting the above-mentioned areas.
Wound Care
Neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that affects the body and can cause you to lose feeling in the feet. If you’re no longer experiencing feeling in your feet and a wound develops, it’s very possible it may go unnoticed if you don’t check your feet daily.
Conditions We Treat
Achilles Tendon
The Achilles tendon is not only the strongest, but also the largest tendon in the human body. The main function of the Achilles tendon is to transmit power from the calf muscles to the heel and the foot.
Ankle Pain
Ankle pain, while initially thought of as an issue for athletes, can affect anyone at any time. Simple, everyday activities, such as walking or running on an uneven surface, have the possibility of causing serious harm to one’s ankle.
Ankle Sprains
Sprained ankles may occur when a person accidentally rolls, twists, or turns their ankle in an awkward way. When this occurs, ligaments in the ankle are being forced beyond their range of motion, thus causing an injury.
Athlete's Foot
Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that’s highly contagious and can be spread through direct skin-to-skin contact as well as indirect contact.
Bunions
A bunion is a bony, painful swelling that is often formed on the first joint of the big toe.
Corns
Corns are hardened bumps, normally found on the top or on the side of the toes.
Flat Feet
Flat feet is a condition that affects those who have little to no arch in their feet. While there are some people who experience no issues with their flat feet, it’s not uncommon for those with this condition to experience discomfort or pain.
Foot Pain
Serving as the foundation of the body, the feet carry all the body’s weight and are therefore prone to experiencing pain and discomfort. If you are experiencing foot pain, it is important to determine where in the foot you are experiencing this pain to help discover the cause of it.
Fungal Toenails
The area of the toes is generally warm and damp, unfortunately making it a great area for fungus to grow. If left untreated, the fungal infection can spread, which is why it’s so important to get professional help early on and look into your treatment options.
Hammertoes
Hammertoes can be identified by an abnormal bend in the middle joint of the toe. This abnormal bending can lead to added pressure on the toe when wearing shoes.
Heel Pain
Heel pain, while quite common, can be extremely uncomfortable and painful if not met with proper care or treatment.
Heel Spurs
Heel spurs are brought upon by a calcium deposit that causes a bony protrusion on the underside of the heel bone.
Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails can form when the side of a toenail begins to grow into the flesh surrounding the nail. As a result, the affected toe—most commonly the big toe—may become red, swollen, painful, and—in severe cases—infected.
Neuroma (Morton's)
Morton’s neuroma may develop when the tissue around one of the nerves leading to your foot begins to thicken. When this occurs, you may experience some discomfort as if you were standing on a pebble stuck in your shoe.
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis affects the plantar regions of the foot, namely the heel, arch, and midfoot. When too much stress is put on the plantar fascia, or the connective tissue that stretches from the heel to the ball of your foot, inflammation, overtightening, and tearing may arise.
Plantar Warts
Plantar warts develop on the plantar areas of the feet, namely the soles or the bottom of the feet that bear weight.
