Sandy UT Podiatrist Dr. Elizabeth E. Auger DPM!

Why We Need Foot Doctors

Maybe you haven’t had the opportunity to be examined by a Podiatrist -- sometimes people live half their lives without an experience they should have as a child. In the United States, lower-priced health plans require a primary physician or ER referral to cover a podiatry appointment. This means that a great percentage of our population will never see a Podiatrist; unless they develop a serious foot condition or suffer an urgent injury.

If you treasure your Sandy, UT active life and mobility, it is a wise move to be examined by a Podiatrist early on; to get a feel for how everything is working, while discovering ways to prevent future problems. For instance, most people never realize they’ve had ‘flat arches’ all their lives. Suddenly they can’t put their heel to the ground without pain and find they have developed a condition known as plantar fasciitis. With prior knowledge, they would have known to avoid flat shoes and used appropriate arch support, especially in sports.

When your first choice for foot and ankle problems is Dr. Elizabeth E. Auger, Sandy UT holistic podiatrist -- you can always expect:

• fast and efficient pain relief,
• splinting, and wound care,
• intensive foot surgery,
• dependable diagnostics,
• sports injury specialization,
• conservative home remedies,
• preventative measures
• expanded awareness,
• and, impelling guidance.

The Remarkable Human Foot

Every time we sit, stand, roll over in bed, brush our teeth, and take a bath -- our feet are at work. Supporting and propelling our bodies from one position to another are only two functions in a long list of benefits our feet provide. Leonardo da Vinci referred to the human foot as a masterpiece of engineering, yet many of us take our feet for granted -- that is until we lose mobility.

Suddenly walking, standing, jogging, climbing stairs, and even getting out of bed is difficult and painful. Certainly, a condition that interferes with your daily life is not something you can ignore-- whether you’re dealing with a fracture or sprain, or living with bunions, ingrown toenails, Achilles tendonitis, fungal nail, hammertoes, or one of many others.

Let’s take a brief look at this composite summary of a single human foot:

• 100 ligaments, tendons, and muscles; the Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel and lifts us to our toes as we walk and run.
• 33 joints, and 26 bones; the calcaneus (heel bone) forms the foundation of the entire rear portion of the foot and is the point of insertion for the Achilles tendon.
• A critical network of blood vessels; all circulation ends in the feet, and these veins circulate oxygen-depleted blood back to the heart.
• Over 200,000 nerve endings; provide sensation in the foot and ankle, direct the muscles to contract and relax, and relay messages to the brain.
• Over 250,000 sweat glands; producing 8 ounces each day, this is the body’s coolant and essential to our survival.

If you are having pain, swelling or redness in your foot or ankle, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Sandy, UT branch of Dr. Elizabeth E. Auger DPM Podiatry Clinic. Call (801) 758-7052 to schedule a same-day appointment!