Expert Foot & Ankle Treatment from Michigan’s #1 Podiatrist - Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist
Board Certified Podiatrists
Expert Foot & Ankle Care
Heal Your Foot Wounds Safely — Watch How Our Experts Can Help Seniors
Our board-certified podiatrists provide gentle, expert care for ulcers, infections, and slow-healing wounds.
Heal safely, prevent complications, and keep your mobility and independence.
Why Does Heel Pain Keep Seniors From Walking Comfortably?
Plantar fasciitis can make walking painful and limit your independence. Learn why this condition happens and how expert podiatrists help seniors regain mobility.
Why Heel Pain Happens
Plantar fasciitis occurs when the thick band of tissue along the bottom of your foot (the plantar fascia) becomes irritated or inflamed. Over time, this can lead to chronic heel pain that makes walking, standing, or even simple daily activities difficult — especially for seniors.
Common Signs Seniors Should Watch For
- Sharp pain in the heel, especially in the morning or after sitting
- Difficulty walking or reduced activity due to pain
- Pain that persists for 6+ months despite home treatments
- Swelling, stiffness, or a thickened plantar fascia
- Failed conservative treatments like orthotics, stretching, or injections
- Prior treatments that didn’t work
Why Seniors Should See a Wound Care Podiatrist
Foot wounds in older adults need specialized care. Pressure from walking, reduced blood flow, and nerve damage can make healing slower and increase infection risk.
A wound care podiatrist helps seniors:
- Heal faster and safely
- Prevent infection or complications
- Maintain mobility and independence
- Avoid hospitalization or surgery
Conditions We Treat in Seniors
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Non-healing wounds
- Infected foot wounds
- Pressure sores
- Venous stasis ulcers
- Surgical wound complications
- Traumatic foot & ankle wounds
Conditions We Treat
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Non-healing wounds
- Infected foot wounds
- Venous stasis ulcers
- Pressure sores
- Surgical wound complications
- Traumatic foot & ankle wounds
Our Wound Care Treatment Approach
Comprehensive Evaluation
- Check circulation, nerve function, and infection risk.
Precision Wound Care
- Gentle medical debridement and advanced dressings.
Pressure Offloading
- Custom footwear, braces, or orthotics to relieve pressure.
Ongoing Monitoring
- Regular follow-ups to track healing and prevent recurrence.
Our goal: healing with safety, comfort, and independence.
Why Patients Trust Our Wound Care Podiatrists
- Board-certified foot & ankle specialists
- Extensive experience in diabetic wound care
- Focus on limb preservation
- Modern wound care techniques
- Trusted by local patients and physicians
Our board-certified podiatrists specialize in foot and ankle care.
Meet Our Senior-Friendly Podiatrists
Dr. Biernacki provides comprehensive foot and ankle care for patients in Howell and Bloomfield Hills, focusing on accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and long-term mobility.
Dr. Jay delivers trusted general podiatric care, helping patients manage foot and ankle pain, injuries, and chronic conditions with personalized treatment plans.
Dr. Gutkin offers attentive foot and ankle care for a wide range of conditions, emphasizing preventive care and patient education to support healthy, active lifestyles.
Local Senior-Friendly Foot Wound Care Near You
Our clinics in Howell and Bloomfield Hills are designed for comfort and accessibility:
- Easy Parking
- Wheelchair-friendly Facilities
- Calm, patient-centered Environment
Custom Orthotics for Seniors
Foot wounds often fail to heal in seniors due to pressure, imbalance, or arthritis. Custom orthotics reduce pressure, improve balance, and prevent wounds from reopening.
Benefits for Seniors:
- Relieve pressure on ulcers and fragile skin
- Improve walking confidence and stability
- Reduce risk of infection and repeat injury
- Protect long-term foot health
- Support long-term foot health for seniors
How Our Custom Orthotics Support Wound Healing
- Pressure Offloading - Redistributes weight away from high-risk areas and healing wounds.
- Improved Stability - Helps seniors walk more safely and confidently, reducing fall risk.
- Personalized Fit - Designed based on gait analysis, wound location, and foot structure.
- Long-Term Protection - Supports both active wound care and post-healing prevention.
Our priority is healing, protection, and preventing future complications.
What Our Wound Care Patients Say
Real patients. Real relief. Discover why seniors in Howell and Bloomfield Hills choose Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist.
“My ulcer pain was terrible every morning. After custom orthotics and therapy, I’m finally walking normally again.”
“I stand all day for work and the pain became unbearable. One visit and a clear treatment plan changed everything.”
“I tried home remedies for foot wound for months with no relief. Dr. Biernacki diagnosed the real issue and now I’m pain-free.”
“As a senior, I was nervous about the pain. The team treated me gently and professionally—my heel feels so much better now.”
We Accept Most Major Insurance Plans
Our team helps you understand coverage before treatment.
When Should Seniors See a Wound Care Podiatrist?
Seek professional care if:
- Wounds aren’t healing within 1–2 weeks
- You have diabetes, nerve damage, or poor circulation
- There are signs of infection or swelling
- Previous treatments failed
Wound Care Podiatrist
- At Balance Foot and Ankle Specialists we have board-certified foot and ankle surgeons who specialize in wound care.
- We have experiencing thousands of foot wounds and taking the time to treat these.
Vascular Evaluation
- We work with the vascular surgery department to make sure to assess for the blood flow to ensure as quick of healing for foot and ankle wounds as possible.
- We strive to prevent the development of foot ulcers healed ulcers, and toe ulcers.
- We try to prevent ulcers that are blood flow related and diabetic ulcers.
Advanced Treatment Options
- We can perform minimally invasive in office surgery to take pressure off the bottom of the foot wounds.
- We work with your internal medicine doctor and vascular surgery specialist to make sure that he had no blood flow.
- For chronic nonhealing wounds we pursue minimally invasive surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
A wound care podiatrist specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing wounds on the feet and ankles, especially those that are slow to heal or related to diabetes, infections, or poor circulation.
Podiatrists have specific training in the structure, function, and treatment of foot and ankle problems, making them more effective for targeted wound care.
If a wound hasn’t healed within 7–10 days, is showing signs of infection, or if you have diabetes, it’s critical to see a specialist immediately.
Yes. Our team has extensive experience managing diabetic foot wounds using advanced treatments such as debridement, offloading, and regenerative medicine.
Common wounds include diabetic ulcers, pressure sores, post-surgical wounds, punctures, and infected blisters.
In most cases, no referral is needed. You can call Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist directly to book an appointment.
Your podiatrist will assess the wound, clean and debride the area if needed, recommend imaging or lab tests, and develop a personalized treatment plan.
It varies based on severity and patient health, but with proper podiatrist care, many wounds heal in weeks rather than months.
Ignoring a wound can lead to infection, tissue death, or in severe cases, amputation. Early care by a wound care podiatrist greatly reduces those risks.
Get Relief Today
If your foot wound isn’t healing, don’t wait. Protect your feet, prevent complications, and maintain your independence.