General Practitioners

• Warts
• Arthritis
  Rheumatoid arthritis and other forms of arthritis, including gout, which usually manifests itself in the big toe joint, can cause heel discomfort in some cases.
• Plantar Fasciitis
  Estimates are that one in 10 people in the U.S. will develop plantar fasciitis sometime in their lives. Anyone with the stabbing pain on the heel bottom, along with pain in the arch would need treatment and be a candidate to see us at one of our five Foot & Ankle Clinics of Utah offices.
• Diabetic Foot Care
• Electrocardiogram
  As with anyone facing any surgical procedure, those undergoing foot and ankle surgery require specific tests or examinations before surgery to improve a successful surgical outcome. Prior to surgery, the podiatric physician will review your medical history and medical conditions. Specific diseases, illnesses, allergies, and current medications need to be evaluated. Other tests that help evaluate your health status may be ordered by the podiatric physician, such as blood studies, urinalysis, EKG, X-rays, a blood flow study (to better evaluate the circulatory status of the foot/legs), and a biomechanical examination. A consultation with another medical specialist may be advised by a podiatric physician, depending on your test results or a specific medical condition.

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  Often used to provide relief of the inflammation and from bunion pain. Ultrasound therapy is a popular technique for treating bunions and their associated soft tissue involvement.
• X-Rays

Surgeons

• Pinched Nerve
  A neuroma is a painful condition, also referred to as a “pinched nerve” or a nerve tumor. It is a benign growth of nerve tissue frequently found between the third and fourth toes that brings on pain, a burning sensation, tingling, or numbness between the toes and in the ball of the foot.
• Ankle Surgery
  Dr. Ollerton graduated from Brigham Young University. He received his doctor of podiatric medicine degree from The University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences (now Des Moines University), in Des Moines, Iowa. He then moved to Loma Linda, California where he completed a comprehensive residency in foot and ankle surgery. After residency Dr. Ollerton returned to Utah County and helped establish Foot and Ankle Clinics of Utah.
• Bunion Surgery
  Research has shown that over 85 percent of those who have had bunion surgery are satisfied with the outcome of their surgery. Most of the other 15 percent have strong improvement, but still have some pain and limitations.
• Bunions
  Other causes of bunions are foot injuries, neuromuscular disorders, or congenital deformities. People who suffer from flat feet or low arches are also prone to developing these problems, as are arthritic patients and those with inflammatory joint disease. Occupations that place undue stress on the feet are also a factor; ballet dancers, for instance, often develop the condition.
• Ingrown Toenails
  Ingrown nails, the most common nail impairment, are nails whose corners or sides dig painfully into the soft tissue of nail grooves, often leading to irritation, redness, and swelling. Usually, toenails grow straight out. Sometimes, however, one or both corners or sides curve and grow into the flesh. The big toe is usually the victim of this condition but other toes can also become affected.

Plastic Surgeons

• Hammertoe Surgery

Dermatologists

• Corns
• Calluses
• Fungus
• Psoriasis
  Toenails often serve as barometers of our health; they are diagnostic tools providing the initial signal of the presence or onset of systemic diseases. For example, the pitting of nails and increased nail thickness can be manifestations of psoriasis. Concavity—nails that are rounded inward instead of outward—can foretell iron deficiency anemia. Some nail problems can be conservatively treated with topical or oral medications while others require partial or total removal of the nail. Any discoloration or infection on or about the nail should be evaluated by a podiatric physician.

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  Sports injuries are injuries that occur when you’re playing a sport or when exercising. In many patients, they are the result of overtraining, as the person hasn’t allowed his or her body and feet to recover after their activity. They can also be the result of worn-out shoes in the case of runners. Improper technique can lead to injuries, as can a failure to properly warm up.
• Physical Therapy
  We may prescribe physical therapy for strengthening exercises. The goal is to build the muscles that support the arches. These are some sample exercises that will be part of your PT regimen...
• Flatfoot Correction
• Heel Pain
• Ankle Sprain
  Ankle sprains — Ankle sprains occur when the ligaments that connect the bones become overly stretched or torn. One of the most common foot and ankle injuries is the high ankle sprain, where the syndesmotic ligament that runs from the knee down to the ankle is stretched.
• Back Pain
• Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

Podiatrists

• General Podiatry
  Podiatric College: Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, formerly College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, University of Osteopathic Medicine & Health Sciences
• Achilles Tendonitis
  Foot and Ankle Clinics of Utah offers personal care delivered by experienced doctors. Our team has extensive training in the field of podiatry that enables them to address foot injuries incurred during just about any sport. Some of the most common injuries that we treat include sprained ankles, ankle fractures, plantar fasciitis, stress fractures of the foot, and Achilles tendonitis.
• Ankle Sprain
  Foot and ankle emergencies happen every day. Broken bones, dislocations, sprains, contusions, infections, and other serious injuries can occur at any time. Early attention is vitally important. Whenever you sustain a foot or ankle injury, you should seek immediate treatment from a podiatric physician.
• Bunions Problems
  A bunion is an enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe—the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint—that forms when the bone or tissue at the big toe joint moves out of place. This forces the toe to bend toward the others, causing an often painful lump of bone on the foot. Since this joint carries a lot of the body’s weight while walking, bunions can cause extreme pain if left untreated. The MTP joint itself may become stiff and sore, making even the wearing of shoes difficult or impossible. A bunion–from the Latin "bunio," meaning enlargement–can also occur on the outside of the foot along the little toe, where it is called a "bunionette" or "tailor’s bunion."
• Calluses
• Diabetic Foot Care
  Diabetes can have severe effects on the feet. It is imperative that you learn how to care for your toenails and feet properly if you have diabetes. General recommendations for diabetic foot care include...
• Flat Feet
• Fungus Toenails
  We offer treatment for bunions, hammertoes, diabetic foot ulcers, heel pain, toenail fungus, toe problems, foot injuries, ankle pain, feet hyper perspiration, feet sensitivity, feet deformities, feet mal-alignment, feet mal odor, fungus infection of the feet. Foot and Ankle Surgery in many cases can be performed at a same day outpatient surgical center setting requiring no hospitalization. Our podiatrist office accepts most insurances including medicare and blue cross and we have convenient appointment times available.
• Hammertoes
  A hammertoe is a contracture—or bending—of the toe at the first joint of the digit, called the proximal interphalangeal joint. This bending causes the toe to appear like an upside-down V when looked at from the side. Any toe can be involved, but the condition usually affects the second through fifth toes, known as the lesser digits. Hammertoes are more common in females than males.
• Heel Spurs
  Heel pain is a common problem for runners, people with naturally tight calf muscles, and those with high arches. It’s usually assumed the person has a heel spur, a bony growth on the underside of the heel. But in most cases, this isn’t the actual source of pain, and the person may have “heel spur syndrome” instead.
• Heel Pain
  Heel pain treatment at our Utah offices might involve oral or injectable anti-inflammatory medication, exercise and shoe recommendations, taping or strapping, or use of shoe inserts or orthotic devices. Taping or strapping supports the foot, placing stressed muscles and tendons in a physiologically restful state. Physical therapy may be used in conjunction with such treatments.
• Foot Pain
• Ingrown Toenails
  If you suspect an infection due to an ingrown toenail, immerse the foot in a warm salt water soak, or a basin of soapy water, then apply an antiseptic and bandage the area.
• Foot Injuries
• Foot Orthotics
  Foot orthotics fall into three broad categories: those that primarily attempt to change foot function, those that are primarily protective in nature, and those that combine functional control and protection.
• Pediatric Foot Care
  If your children are experiencing foot problems or pain, contact one of our Doctors at the Foot & Ankle Clinics of Utah. Our staff is looks forward to answering any questions or concerns you may have, we take provide in our pediatric foot care, call the best in Utah today!
• Plantar Fasciitis
  In some cases, the cause can’t be pinpointed, but there are many risk factors for developing the pain associated with plantar fasciitis...
• Podiatric Deformities
  Orthotic devices are effective in the treatment of children with foot deformities. Most podiatric physicians recommend that children with such deformities be placed in orthotics soon after they start walking, to stabilize the foot. The devices can be placed directly into a standard shoe or an athletic shoe.
• Podiatric Surgery
  Surgical Options: When early treatments fail and the neuroma progresses past the threshold for such options, podiatric surgery may become necessary. The procedure, which removes the inflamed and enlarged nerve, can usually be conducted on an outpatient basis, with a recovery time that is often just a few weeks. Your podiatric physician will thoroughly describe the surgical procedures to be used and the results you can expect. Any pain following surgery is easily managed with medications prescribed by your podiatrist.

Allergists

• Allergies