Podiatry is a specialized field of medicine dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, disorder and injuries of the human foot and ankle. One’s foot health can be directly correlated with overall health and well-being. We understand this relation and strive to assist all in overcoming their foot and ankle problems. We are specifically trained to treat the following:

 

Look to us for quality treatment and the restoration of your foot and ankle health! 

 

Running & Sports Injuries

-Turf toe, Blisters, Foot and Ankle Sprains, Strains, and Fractures.
-Learn the symptoms of the common Ankle sprain and how we treat it here.
–View helpful Sports Injury blog posts from Dr. Collard.

Heel Pain & Plantar Fasciitis

-What is Plantar Fasciitis? This is a very common condition most often characterized by heel pain. Click here to learn the symptoms and treatment options we offer.

Bunions

-Did you know most patients surgically treated for bunions can walk the same day? Learn more about bunions here.

Hammertoes & Overlapping Toes

-Treatment can range from corn pads and accommodating footwear to surgical procedures.
-Click here to learn more about these toe conditions.

Corns & Calluses

-Treatment can include: routine trimming, special shoes, inserts, surgical correction of the underlying bone, and others.

Nail Complications

-Ingrown Nails, Nail Fungus, and other nail problems
–View Dr. Collard’s blog, The Ingrown Nail – What to do.
–View Dr. Collard’s blog, There’s a fungus among us – and it’s on your toes.
-Learn more about the common ingrown toenail here.
–Laser Nail Therapy is available to patients at Northern InStride Foot & Ankle Specialists

Diabetic Foot Complications

-Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Wounds, Neuroma
-Learn more about some common diabetic foot complications here.
-We offer a large selection of Diabetic Shoes

Skin Complications

-Warts, Dry Skin, Athlete’s Foot
–View Dr. Collard’s helpful, FOOT WARTS! – Have you tried these humorous home remedies?, blog post.

Other Conditions of the Feet

-Flat Feet, Fallen Arches, High Arches
-Treatment for these conditions can include many things; Custom Orthotics, Recommendations for proper footwear, and others.

Fall Prevention

Children’s Foot Problems

State-of-the-Art Technology

Digital X-ray
Ultrasound

Compression & Retail Center

This location in Mt. Airy houses an Compression and Retail Center for all patients to find the foot and ankle items, therapy products, compression socks and hosiery they need. View some items we carry here.

Insurance Plans

Dr. Collard, Dr. Shipley, and Dr. Siceloff are on most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. You may view most of the insurance plans our doctors are associated with on their Healthgrades profiles. If you are uncertain if we accept your insurance, please call us at one of our locations.

Contact us today or complete an Appointment Request form to begin your process of better foot and ankle health.