What Is A Podiatrist And When Should You Visit One?
What Is A Podiatrist And When Should You Visit One?
Your feet are complex anatomical structures that are critical to your overall health and well-being. They stabilize you as you walk and stand, absorb shock when you jump and land, and propel you into motion when you push off for a jog. As such, if an injury occurs or treatment is needed, your feet require and deserve expert care from a DPM (doctor of podiatric medicine).
What is a podiatrist?
Podiatrists (DPMs) are medical specialists focused on treating problems that affect the foot, ankle and related structures of the leg. They can also treat foot-related injuries and complications that result from ongoing health issues, like diabetes.
Before practicing, podiatrists must complete four years of training in a podiatric medical school followed by three years of hospital residency training. In some cases, additional fellowship training is obtained for further advancements in specialty training. Additionally, to further advance their expertise, some podiatrists may also earn board certification from the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.
When should you visit a podiatrist?
Your feet keep your life’s journey in motion. In fact, according to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), by the time you’re 50, you’ll have walked 75,000 miles on your feet. Don’t let foot or ankle pain slow you down on your journey. Instead, visit a podiatrist to treat pains affecting your feet, like:
- Fractures and sprains
- Arthritis
- Skin and nail disorders
- Diabetes
- Heel pain
- Bunions and hammertoes
Experience a Balanced Approach to Total Wellbeing
From medical and surgical appointments to aesthetics and wellness, Balance Foot & Ankle’s well-rounded and comprehensive approach to foot and ankle treatment fosters an environment of excellence, hospitality and compassion within a contemporary yet warm setting.
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Ensuring superior standards, products and care at Balance’s clinic, the staff of experienced specialists and highly trained surgeons prioritize building relationships with patients, clients and community. In this way, the Balance staff is able to design personalized treatment plans that address each individual’s unique set of needs whilst emphasizing a holistic approach rooted in education, health and wellness.
Experience a balanced approach to total wellbeing. Schedule your appointment today!
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Locally & Family Owned and Operated
- Nestled in the heart of Lakewood, Ohio just west of Cleveland.
- State of the art and modern facility within a warm and intimate environment creating a pleasurable patient experience.
- Nationally and internationally recognized leaders in the field of foot and ankle medicine and surgery with years of experience in the nation’s top-rated hospitals.
- Our neighborhood office allows for more individualized time with your provider, continuity of care, and better relationships with patients and the community.
State-of-the-Art Equipment
- On-site digital X-Ray unit uses cloud based software while using a fraction of the radiation put out by traditional equipment
- Our AAMI certified Autoclave sterilizes all instruments used in the clinic and spa with hospital grade steam sterilization while avoiding harmful chemicals
- Zero gravity chairs in patient treatment rooms and spa. The zero gravity position cradles your body to remove pressure from your spine and disperse stress evenly throughout your entire body. This is the most ideal position for your circulation, back muscles, spine, heart, lungs and blood oxygen levels
Specialty Products & Services
- Holistic medical spa managed by our surgeons
- Non-toxic products with certified organic options highlighting local brands chosen by our surgeons and licensed master esthetician
Accommodations
- Easy access to Interstate 90
- Ample off-street parking
- Telemedicine visits through Chiron Health
Local Partnerships
- The talented team at AoDK Architecture has transformed our building into the modern yet warm environment it is today
- Guests in our waiting room and spa are able to enjoy plants from Lakewood Plant Company that are proven air purifiers assisting in a variety of physical and mental health benefits
- Cleveland Coffee Company, a local small batch roaster, supplies us with fresh roasted coffee for our guests to enjoy before their appointments
- Our custom orthotics are made by the craftsmen at Earthwalk Orthotics combining high-tech digital software, high-quality materials, and decades of experience to create a premium medical device for our patients
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A Note of Reassurance
A Note of Reassurance
The health, safety and well-being of our patients, visitors, employees, and our community is top priority.
As a medical facility, we already adhere to strict practices and policies of cleaning and sanitation daily. Given the current situation, we are taking additional steps to be extra vigilant and keep our office safe for our patients. These additional measures include increasing the frequency of cleaning all surfaces and areas with antibacterial and antimicrobial cleaning products recommended by the CDC. We have added a medical grade HEPA/HEGA air filter purification unit in our office which filters greater than 95% of all dust, spores, mold, bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and gases larger than 0.100 microns. Scientists say that the size of the Coronavirus is 0.125 microns. Therefore, the air filter purification unit is designed to capture airborne particles of this size. Additionally, masks and alcohol-based hand sanitizer is readily available. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Stay Safe & Healthy –
Dr. Jennifer L. Prezioso, DPM, FACFAS
BarkingDogShoes.com Guest Column: The Podiatrist is in! Meet Dr. Jennifer Prezioso
BarkingDogShoes.com Guest Column: The Podiatrist is in! Meet Dr. Jennifer Prezioso
Have you ever found yourself, at the end of an evening, thinking of nothing other than getting home and switching out your gorgeous-but-painful pair of shoes in exchange for an old pair of slippers that has seen better days but never lets you down? If yes, then pull up a chair, have a seat, and welcome home. My name is Dr. Jennifer Prezioso, and I am a shoe lover (and hater) just like you. But, as a Podiatric Surgeon, board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, I am also a dedicated member of the world of Foot and Ankle specialists striving to help people understand their individual foot type and how to make sure they are making healthy shoe choices. So I not only empathize with those who adore shoes but face footwear challenges, I also advocate for them every day. I recently had the opportunity to write a guest column for BarkingDogShows.com on this very topic. If you would like to learn more, read the full article here.
Source: BarkingDogShoes.com
Debuting Our New Practice and Wellness Center
Debuting Our New Practice and Wellness Center
Balance Foot & Ankle
We are thrilled to unveil our brand new podiatry practice and wellness center and invite the community to our Open House on Saturday, September 30 from 10am to 2pm.
Balance Foot & Ankle Wellness Center, a state-of-the-art podiatry practice located on Madison Avenue in Lakewood, is devoted to delivering a full range of modern and innovative solutions to patients with a balanced approach to total wellbeing. Our board certified surgeons specialize in treating an array of foot and ankle related conditions ranging from generalized pain, skin and nail issues, fracture care and sports injuries to surgery and reconstruction of the foot and ankle. In addition to these services, Balance will soon open their wellness spa, which will offer a curated menu of spa treatments and luxury pedicures.
“Our mission is to create a unique patient experience that blends hospitality and compassion with medicine and surgery within a contemporary yet warm environment,” says Dr. Jennifer Prezioso, Balance Founder and CEO. “We are re-imagining what it means to go to the doctor’s office, and we are so excited to share that vision with the community.”
The Open House event, beginning at 10 am, will include a ribbon cutting, remarks by Dr. Prezioso, food, refreshments, staff meet-and-greet, and tours of the practice. Several promotions will be offered that day, including gift cards for the spa and retail items and a silent auction on various prizes. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to LakewoodAlive, a community-centered nonprofit organization in Lakewood, Ohio seeking to foster and sustain vibrant neighborhoods. Attendees will also have the opportunity to sign up for a free yoga class that will be held at the practice the following week.
The community-at-large is invited to attend and will get an exclusive first look at our spacious, 3,000-square foot, natural light-filled space featuring an open lobby area, three treatment rooms, on-site x-ray room and premium spa suite.
For more information, please call 216-658-0111.
At-A-Glance
- What: Balance Foot & Ankle Wellness Center Open House
- When: Saturday, September 30, 2017
- Time: 10 am to 2 pm
- Where: 14200 Madison Avenue, Lakewood OH 44107
- RSVP: By 9/25 – Please complete the form below
Balance Now Offers Video Visits!
Balance Now Offers Video Visits!
While we love to see you in our office, we realize it’s not always convenient to do so. Video visits allow you to receive the same quality care as you do in the clinic, without taking time off work or finding a sitter to see us.
It’s easy to get started. Next time you’re in the office or need to schedule an appointment, ask for a video visit. Next, look out for an email or text to confirm your information in our telemedicine platform, called Chiron Health. On the day of your visit, simply log in 15 minutes early to see your doctor over video. It’s that easy.
Video Visits are great for:
● Follow-up visits
● Medication questions
● Lab & test results
● General questions and more
Skip the waiting room, request a video visit for your next appointment!