You are a great Doc Dr. Seagle! Emily is already successfully running track. She started running a couple of months ago, just 4 months post surgery. Thank you!" -Brett

Go Emily! We are happy your doing so well. Emily was suffering with severely flat feet. She had bilateral subtalar implant foot surgery.  If you struggle with painful flat feet let Foot & Ankle Specialists of Utah help get you going again!

Stress fractures can sometimes be a difficult thing to diagnose, but they're generally a very easy thing to treat. Many of our active patients come in with pain and usually they don't recall any injury to the area.

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Pretty Feet: Are Yours Sandal Ready?
 

It's sandal time! Are your feet ready for their close up? As women, we pretty much want to look great from head to toe and that means paying attention to the condition of our feet as well as the rest of us. When you think of cosmetic surgery, feet aren't usually the first things to come to mind, but more and more people are opting for surgery to make their feet prettier. "Foot Makeover" and "Toe Tuck" are just two of the terms that have come into vogue in recent years.

According to WebMD.com, when surveyed, the majority of foot and ankle surgeons (82 percent) thought cosmetic foot surgery was inappropriate. Cosmetic foot surgery is defined as surgery "done to manipulate or change a foot that has no underlying injury."

Some women want to shorten their toes or have their feet made narrower, while others ask for collagen or silicon injections in the pads of their feet to make it more comfortable to wear high heels. The American Academy of Foot and Ankle Surgeons warns that cosmetic foot surgery should "not be considered in any circumstances."

Instead of opting for something so drastic, why not try a home foot beauty routine instead? Using a foot bath and some products from the time-tested Kneipp company (founded in 1891!), you can have beautiful, sandal ready feet in no time.

Foot Bath

There are many excellent foot bath/massage products on the market today ranging in price from $25.00 all the way up into the hundreds. Some brands include: Homedics, Conair, Aqua-Jet, FootSmart and Brookstone, to name a few.

Foot Bath Crystals

Add revitalizing bath crystals from Kneipp's Healthy Feet Collection into your foot soak. Calendula extract and rosemary essential oil soothe and stimulates tired feet for an invigorated feeling while the salt detoxifies and exfoliates to help get rid of dry skin. Don't have time to only soak your feet? Plug your tub, pour in the salts and enjoy the therapeutic effects of the bath during your daily shower.

Lose the calluses

Improve the appearance of callused skin for smooth, even feet in seven days with this Kneipp's Anti-Callus Salve. Formulated with rosemary and 25% urea, as well as soothing calendula, panthenol, allantoin and hydrating jojoba oil, the rich salve improves rough skin texture when used daily and leaves behind the stimulating herbal scent of rosemary. 

Foot Repair The intensive moisturizing butter in Foot Repair helps to heal and prevent dry, cracked and rough feet with the ultra-hydrating benefits of calendula extract, shea butter and 10% urea. Rosemary essential oil stimulates while panthenol and vitamin E promote health skin renewal, providing relief to dehydrated and tired feet. Tip: apply Kneipp's Foot Repair before bed, put on cotton socks and wake up to softer, smoother feet.

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Great tips to get YOUR feet sandal ready!  Call Foot & Ankle Specialists of Utah to help get you ready for summer!

As the days of spring grow longer, many people use the extra hours of sunlight to go walking. It’s an opportunity to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. But sometimes the combination of extra weight gained during the winter and unsupportive orworn out  shoes often leads to plantar fasciitis, also known as heel pain. 

 Many people experience this pain with their first steps in the morning. Often it subsides, but       can return later in the day if you spend a lot of time on your feet. The pain may be caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia, a band of tissue that extends from your heel bone and across your arch to the ball of your foot.

You can take a few basic measures to ease the pain, including doing exercises to stretch the Achilles tendon and calf muscles, applying an ice pack to the affected area for a few minutes several times a day, using over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medicines, protecting your feet by not going barefoot on hard surfaces, and wearing shoes with good arch support.

But if you don’t get relief from these at-home remedies, come into our office. There may be another cause for your pain. With a thorough diagnostic examination, we’ll determine what’s causing the pain and suggest the best course of treatment for you.
Let Foot & Ankle Specialists of Utah answer all your questions.

               Don't miss out on the beautiful spring weather due to heel pain!

Foot and Ankle Specialists of Utah is hoping your New Year is off to a great start! Hopefully 2013 will be a better year for you and your feet. We rely on our feet to get us from place to place. Frequently our feet get overlooked until we notice a pain that begins to interfere with our daily routines. If you neglect to make foot care a routine part of your day, you can expect to have problems in the future. Here are 3 tips to keep your feet in great shape for 2013!

1. Good Skin & Nail Care. Keep your nails trimmed short without digging out the corners. Nails that are too short often lead to Ingrown Toenails  If you have any health issues such as diabetes, circulation problems or just have difficulty cutting your nails, let us take care of them. It is a good idea for everyone to inspect their feet everyday when putting your socks on in order to catch changes early. You should also take the time to dry between your toes well after bathing and apply a lotion to your feet (avoiding between the toes) to maintain healthy skin.

2. Shoe selection. The proper shoe can make all the difference. There are different styles of running shoe to accommodate different feet type. It is a good idea to measure your feet anytime you go to purchase a new pair. Our feet change throughout our lives and different style fit differently so be sure your toes have plenty of room.

3. Don’t ignore foot pain. If the issue is acute or comes on quickly, you may be able to identify the problem and correct it yourself.  When the problem persists, let us help! Make an appointment with one our foot and ankle specialists.  The extensive training that a podiatrist undergoes in all things foot and ankle make them your best option to find an acute diagnosis and best treatment to correct your problem.

If you have any foot or ankle problems this year, please make an appointment to see us by calling (801)292-4425 or online by clicking here.