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Podiatry is a doctor who practices on the feet, ankles, and lower leg. They provide education, comprehensive diagnosis and develop treatment options and are specialized in areas, including surgery, sports medicine, biomechanics, geriatrics, pediatrics, orthopedics or primary care. A podiatric medical doctor has extensive education which includes: 4 years of undergraduate work, followed by four additional years at one of the nine accredited Podiatric Medical School in the U.S., followed by a hospital based residency, consisting of 2 to 3 years hands on post doctoral training. They are licensed in all fifty states to diagnose, treat ailments of foot and ankle by medical, surgical and all other means appropriate. Podiatrists are a valuable resource for many ailments for foot and ankles, such as heel pain, bunions, injury to the lower extremities, warts and nail problems. A podiatric medical doctors goal is to provide care and comfort for you, so that you are not comprised by ailments of the lower extremity.
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“Dr Drury,
I thought I’d drop you a note and thank you again for hanging in there with me to get over my foot issues – primarily the plantar fasciitis. I’ve got great news to report as my husband and I did an extremely difficult hike at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon a few weeks ago and my foot was fine (other muscle groups were not quite ready for the level of difficulty). The hike was 9.4 miles with major elevation changes. Over this weekend, we did a 27 mile bike ride in Valle Caldera Preserve and again the foot held up fine. It is so wonderful to be back doing the outdoor activities I enjoy.
Truthfully, I’m also be glad to be wearing my cute shoes again a few days a week.
The APC treatment was amazing, I can’t believe the success I’ve had since having the treatment last November. As you know, I went through the cortisone shots with no success and we were starting to consider surgery. The APC treatment eliminated that need.
Thank you again to you and your staff for the part you played in my recovery. I recommend you and your staff to anyone I meet having foot issues.”
Ann Swancer