General Practitioners

• Warts
• Arthritis
• Plantar Fasciitis
  Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia; a band of thick, inelastic, fibrous connective tissue that runs deep in the bottom of the foot. It begins at the bottom of the heel bone and runs up to the ball of the foot. At the back of the heel bone, the plantar fascia connects with the Achilles tendon. Over time, the fascia tears microscopically and becomes inflamed. During rest, the body tries to heal the torn fascia and the pain may subside. Once standing and walking on the injured foot begins, the fascia re-tears and pain is felt. Plantar fasciitis associated heel pain is often described as a sharp stabbing sensation under the heel bone and/or under the ball of the foot. The pain is often the worst on the first steps out of bed, or after a long period of rest, and improves with walking. As the plantar fasciitis becomes worse, the pain may become constant and occur during walking.
• Diabetic Foot Care

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  Nail surgery, custom foot orthotics, wart dessication, corn and callus debridement, ultrasound therapy, digital appliances and more!

Surgeons

• Wound Care
• Bunions
  A Chiropodist deals with the conservative management of bunions. The Chiropodist can determine the cause of the bunion, prescribe custom foot orthotics, give advice on proper footwear, and suggest toe appliances.
• Ingrown Toenails
  An ingrown toenail occurs when the nail cuts into the skin beside it, and may become infected as a result. There are different reasons for ingrown toenails which include: improper nail cutting, digging or picking at nails, toes that are not straight such as in a bunion or a hammer toe, compression stockings, toenail fungus and tight shoes.

Dermatologists

• Skin Cancer
  A Chiropodist will do an assessment to determine what is causing the bruising, examine the area to rule out other conditions such as melanoma, give advice on properly fitting footwear and may even puncture the nail and blood blister to relieve pressure.
• Corns
  Warts are typically felt as a sharp pain. They are rough and scaly, may have yellow and/ or pin-point dark spots, and interrupt the skin lines. The human papillomavirus interrupts the integrity of the skin and allows normally deeper blood vessels and nerves to become superficial so they can be seen and felt. They may be covered by callus, especially on the bottom of the foot, which makes them difficult to differentiate from corns or callus. Warts can appear anywhere on the foot.
• Ulcer
• Eczema
• Fungus
  There are a few reasons for toenail thickening. Trauma to the nail, such as tight shoes, use of harsh chemicals, or dropping an object on the nail can cause damage to the cells that grow the nail. If circulation is poor to the feet, the normal growth of the nails can be interrupted. The cells will multiply quickly and improperly during the time when there is blood flow. Fungal invasion of the nail plate will increase thickness as the fungus disrupts the structure of the nail.
• Lesions
  Warts are often confused for other skin lesions, such as corns and callus. Therefore, it is important that a suspected wart be examined by a professional so that the condition is treated properly.
• Psoriasis

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  Kristina is our new Chiropodist here at Family Foot Care Centre, Kristina was born and raised in Windsor Ontario. Kristina attended Missouri State University on a golf scholarship and graduated with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Chemistry and Biology before enrolling in the three year program at the Michener Institute of University Health Network where she obtained her advanced diploma with distinction in Chiropody. Kristina has over four years of experience in the chiropody field. During that time, she has furthered her skills in diverse settings such as private practices, hospitals, community centers, sideline sports medicine therapy, and nursing homes.
• Physical Therapy
  Anti-inflammatory medication, give instructions on modifiying activity, perform physical therapy such as ultrasound therapy, perform athletic taping of the foot, and give corticosteroid injections if warranted.
• Flatfoot Correction
• Heel Pain
• Ankle Sprain
  A sprain is the stretching of ligaments beyond their normal range of motion, which may result in partial or complete tearing of the ligaments. There are different types of ankle sprains, including the inversion, eversion and high ankle sprains. The most common is the inversion ankle sprain, which affects the outside (lateral) part of the ankle. An ankle sprain may present with swelling, redness, warmth, inability to move the joint or weight bear, and bruising, depending on the grade/ severity of the sprain.
• Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

Podiatrists

• General Podiatry
  A Windsor native, Terri graduated from the Chiropody program at the Michener Institute of Applied Health Sciences in 1999. This included three years of academic study as well as clinical training at the Toronto General Hospital. Terri is also a graduate of the University of Windsor with an undergraduate science degree in biology and is a registered member of the Ontario Society of Chiropodists and the Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine.
• Achilles Tendonitis
  Achilles tendonitis may present with a dull ache at rest, a sharp pain during activity, tenderness and swelling and pain and stiffness in the morning. This may be caused by a change in activity, change in footwear or over using the tendon. If not treated quickly and properly, it may progress to tendonosis.
• Ankle Sprain
• Arthritic Foot Care
• Bunions Problems
  A bunion is a condition where the bones that form the big toe joint have shifted so that big toe is closer to the little toes. Bunions are a complex structural deformity and may be caused by one or more factors. Wearing tight, narrow shoes, a family history of bunions, flat feet, excessive movement in the feet, and arthritic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and gout can all contribute to bunion formation. A bunion is characterised by a protruding bump on the side of the big toe joint and deviation of the big toe toward the second toe.
• Diabetic Foot Care
  A Chiropodist can education someone on how to prevent ulcers from forming, give advice on properly fitting footwear, treat any primary skin conditions that may lead to an ulcer (ex. blisters and cracks), perform diabetic foot care, debride (cut off dead skin) the ulcer, choose proper dressings to cover the ulcer with, take pressure off the ulcer, determine what is causing the ulcer and decrease or remove the problem and prescribe an antibiotic if necessary.
• Flat Feet
• Fungus Toenails
  A Chiropodist can use a special tool to temporarily thin out the nail plate, assess the feet to determine what is causing the thickening, give advice on proper foot wear, treat any toenail fungus, and surgically remove the toenail.
• Hammertoes
  An ulcer is a break in the skin which results in an opening or hole. In the foot, this usually occurs because of improperly fitting shoes, bony deformities or secondary to skin conditions such as a callus, corn, blister, crack, cut, scrape or peeling/ flaky skin. When shoes are too tight, the sides, top or seams can press on the skin and wear it away. Shoes that are too loose cause the feet to slide back and forth and rub the skin down. Callus, corns and blisters may form from shoes that do not fit the foot well before turning into an ulcer. Bony deformities such as a bunion, hammer toe or a dropped metatarsal cause the skin over the bone to take on more pressure than usual, which can wear away the skin. When skin problems are not treated quickly and properly, the skin can continue to break down and form an ulcer.
• Heel Spurs
  A heel spur may be associated with plantar fasciitis. When the micro tears in the fascia occur at the heel bone, inflammation of the bone causes new bone to form, called a spur. A heel spur is not painful and is the secondary result of inflammation in the plantar fascia. Removing a heel spur will not necessarily remove pain. Even without the spur, the underlying inflammation in the fascia will remain.
• Heel Pain
• Foot Pain
• Ingrown Toenails
  A Chiropodist can remove the portion of the nail that is pressing into the skin, properly cut the toenails, inform the patient on how to prevent future ingrown toenails, give advice about proper footwear, prescribe oral or topical antibiotics for infection, and surgically remove a portion or the whole toenail.
• Foot Neuroma
  Morton's neuroma is enlargement and inflammation of the digital nerves under the ball of the foot. It commonly occurs between the third and fourth toes because, unlike between the other toes, two nerves pass between the metatarsal bones. This makes the nerves more susceptible to become compressed ("pinched"). Someone who has a Morton's neuroma may feel numbness, burning or a sharp sensation in the affected area and into the toes.
• Foot Orthotics
  A Chiropodist can perform a biomechanical exam and gait analysis to help determine the cause of the toe walking, advise on stretching exercises, provide information on a proper shoe and prescribe custom foot orthotics if flat feet/ over pronation is the cause.
• Pediatric Foot Care
• Plantar Fasciitis
  The role of the plantar fascia is to support the muscles, ligaments and bones of the arch. Plantar fasciitis is caused by excessive strain placed on the plantar fascia. This can be due to foot structure (high or low arches), long periods of weight bearing, shoes without adequate support, high body mass, and athletic activity.