The foot and ankle are mechanically sophisticated, high performance components of the human body. Over 1/4 of the bones in the human body are located in the feet. There are 28 bones, 34 joints, 19 muscles and 107 ligaments in each foot. The average person walks over 100,000 miles in a lifetime, and has an 80% chance of requiring professional foot care. It is often said when your feet hurt, you hurt all over. Foot pain affects your physical and emotional well-being.

It is no wonder that the care of such a complex and neglected part of the body requires specialized knowledge.

Podiatry

Doctors of Podiatric Medicine are the only specialists trained exclusively in foot, ankle and related problems for all ages. They specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, medical and surgical care of the foot and ankle. Today's podiatrist knows the foot and ankle better than any other physician because of 8 to 12 years of concentrated training including college, medical school, and residency. Podiatrists see over 3 million patients each year, and 3/4 of the foot care in the nation.