General Practitioners

• Warts
• Arthritis
  Rheumatoid Arthritis  is a major crippling disorder and the most serious form of arthritis. It is a complex, chronic auto-immune and inflammatory group of diseases, often affecting more than a dozen smaller joints during its course. In the foot, it frequently affects both ankles and toes.
• Plantar Fasciitis
  Plantar fasciitis is a very common condition. It’s also one that causes a tremendous amount of pain and can keep you away from favorite activities.
• Pediatric Care
• Emergency Care
  . Keep your feet from becoming too dry, which can ultimately lead to fissures and cracking. Itching and redness are possible signs of infection and need to be treated right away. Blue or black coloration are indications of circulation issues and you must seek emergency care immediately.
• Diabetic Foot Care
  That’s why, if you have diabetes, it’s so essential for everyone to have a comprehensive diabetic foot care plan—even if you have no prior history of foot problems. Being proactive and developing healthy habits as early as possible is the best way to guarantee healthy, active feet to last a lifetime!

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
• X-Rays

Surgeons

• Orthopedics
  Dr. Lockwood matriculated at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, earning her doctor of podiatric medicine degree in 2005. While at OCPM, Dr. Lockwood served as both a delegate to the student branch of the APMA as well as president of the student government organization. Dr. Lockwood was the recipient of several awards while attending OCPM, including the Ohio Podiatric Medical Association Dr. James Conforti Community Relations Award and the OCPM Mildred Kaufman Memorial Award for Proficiency in Orthopedics and Biomechanics.
• Wound Care
  The core problem with diabetes is the damage elevated blood sugar (glucose) levels does to body systems, including the nervous, circulatory, and immune systems. This plays a major role as we look at diabetic wound care, one of the valuable services you can receive at Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates.
• Bunions
  You may have noticed that deformities such as bunions and hammertoes tend to run in families. This is no mere coincidence. It’s likely that you inherited a foot structure that was more prone than normal to developing a deformity over time.
• Gangrene
  Given that you don’t know about it, you won’t likely take measures to address the problem. This is worrisome because an impaired circulatory system means that the damaged area will not receive an adequate blood supply to heal in a normal fashion. Further, the compromised immune system is unable to fight off potential contaminants. Combined, these factors lead to an increased risk of gangrene (tissue death).
• Ingrown Toenails
  Unfortunately, many of us ignore painful symptoms in our feet and ankles, including those associated with ingrown toenails. Maybe you have noticed that the side of your big toe has been feeling a little sore or maybe the discomfort has kept you from wearing your favorite pair of shoes.

Dermatologists

• Corns
  Without treatment, your calluses and corns might grow and overdevelop. Over time, this can make walking more painful. When you step on the corn or callus, you might experience a painful, burning sensation.
• Ulcer
  This is why, if you have diabetes, something as seemingly minor as a popped blister or mild ingrown toenail is a lot more likely to develop into a severe, dangerous ulcer. Not only are injuries more dangerous on their own, but you’re also less likely to even notice them and seek treatment in a timely manner.
• Calluses
  Do not  try to remove your corns and calluses at home by shaving or cutting them. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Lockwood to remove a corn or callus safely and sanitarily.
• Eczema
  Athlete’s foot typically occurs in between the toes. A few signs of athlete’s foot include a red scaly rash that can cause itching, stinging, and burning. Sometimes athlete’s foot can be mistaken for dry skin or eczema. Some types of athlete’s foot can include blisters and ulcers. It is contagious and can be spread by contaminated floors, towels, clothing, and showers. It can also spread to your hands if you scratch or pick at the infected parts of your feet.
• Fungus
  ShoeZap® is the fast, easy way to kill fungus and bacteria that cause Athlete’s Foot, Fungal Nails, Foot and Shoe Odor, Diabetic Infections and more. UVC germicidal light kills fungus and bacteria and helps keep shoes “microscopically clean.â€
• Psoriasis
  Certain medical conditions or medications can weaken the tendons and make them more susceptible to injury. Common examples include high blood pressure, psoriasis, and taking certain medications and antibiotics (including Cipro and Levaquin).
• Burns

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  , including ankle sprains, stress fractures, ligament tears, and more. Sports injuries that aren’t treated properly early in life can lead to chronic pain, instability, and early arthritis later in life, so it’s important to get your child the care he or she needs.
• Physical Therapy
  Traditional methods. Particularly for cases caught in earlier stages, you might benefit from rest, icing, medication, lifestyle changes, and physical therapy.
• Flatfoot Correction
• Heel Pain
• Ankle Sprain
  There are two different types of ankle sprains. Low ankle sprains occur when you twist your ankle beyond its natural rotation ability. High ankle sprains happen when a strong force, such as a tackle, pushes it outside of its natural rotation.
• Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy
  When it comes to the various tools and techniques we use at Heartland Foot & Ankle Associates to help patients overcome painful conditions, perhaps the most versatile is orthotic therapy. Custom orthotics can be used to treat issues as diverse as bunions, cavus foot (high, rigid foot arches), flatfoot, osteoarthritis, metatarsalgia (forefoot pain), and plantar fasciitis (the leading cause of heel pain for adults).

Podiatrists

• General Podiatry
  All our professionals at Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in podiatry.
• Achilles Tendonitis
  Of the approximately 4,000 or so tendons in your body—give or take—the two thickest and strongest happen to be your Achilles tendons. Also known as the “heel cords,†these powerful tendons connect your calf muscles to your heel bones, and play a critical role in walking, running, jumping, and basically all forms of activity.
• Ankle Sprain
  Laser therapy is a great option whether you have a traumatic injury (like an ankle sprain) or chronic, nagging injuries like plantar fasciitis or tendinitis.
• Bunions Problems
  Forefoot  (bunions, hammertoes, neuromas) elective surgical procedures as well as rearfoot reconstruction. She has a special interest in the treatment of sports-related injuries, dermatological conditions and diabetic palliative and preventive care. Dr. Lockwood enjoys working with patients one-on-one in a clinical setting and chatting about her favorite sports teams!
• Calluses
• Diabetic Foot Care
  We have many treatment options to address your neuropathy including our innovative, state of the art laser therapy. If you’re diabetic and feel that you have any of the symptoms of neuropathy, please call our office to make an appointment to help manage the symptoms of neuropathy as well as your routine diabetic foot care!
• Flat Feet
  By changing shoe gear and transitioning into a more supportive shoe, you’re providing your foot with a solution to any mechanical irregularities in the way that you walk. The shoe will support your arch and cause less stress on your tendons, which decreases pain. It will also prevent further complications such as fallen arches.
• Fungus Toenails
  In our guide, you’ll discover incredibly useful information on the causes, stages, and ways to prevent toenail fungus. A few main topics are...
• Hammertoes
  If you wait months or even years to deal with a worsening bunion, hammertoe, or other deformity, the unfortunate truth is that it may leave you with surgery as the only available recourse.
• Heel Pain
  Our overall goal for nonsurgical heel pain treatment is to heal the injured tissue—typically an Achilles tendon or plantar fascia—responsible for your suffering.
• Foot Pain
• Foot Infections
  Are  all symptoms of neuropathy. Minor foot conditions such as blisters, callouses, and cuts are often ignored as a result of the inability to feel and sense pain. Thereby this loss of sensation can develop into foot infections, ulcers, and possibly amputation.
• Ingrown Toenails
  The function of toenails is simple—slowly grow in the right direction, while protecting the toes. But what happens when they fail at effectively doing their job? An ingrown toenail.
• Foot Injuries
• Metatarsalgia
  For both of these injuries, rest and ice can help you get relief. If it continues, you might need to see a podiatrist for more advanced treatment.
• Foot Orthotics
• Pediatric Foot Care
• Plantar Fasciitis
  If you have sharp, excruciating pain in your heel—and particularly if you experience it on the underside of your foot—then there’s a better-than-average chance you have plantar fasciitis.
• Podiatric Deformities
  Yes, no two feet are exactly alike. But foot shapes that deviate significantly from what is normal— foot deformities, in other words—may cause you a lot of pain and discomfort if you don’t seek out appropriate treatment.