PRP Therapy for Foot & Ankle Pain: What It Is, How It Works & What to Expect
Podiatrist guide to PRP injections for plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy — how it works, evidence vs. cortisone, number of sessions, and
flat foot
Experiencing discomfort from flat foot? Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist in Michigan provides expert diagnosis and customized treatments to support your foot.
Jones Fracture vs. Pseudo-Jones: Diagnosis, Treatment & Recovery (Podiatrist Guide)
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon · Balance Foot & Ankle · Howell & Bloomfield Hills, MI Last reviewed: May 2026 Quick Answer: A Jones fracture is a break at the base of the fifth metatarsal (the long bone on the outer edge of the foot) in a specific “watershed zone” … Read more
Best Dress Shoes for Foot Health: A Podiatrist’s Guide
Most dress shoes destroy foot health within hours, but 4 specific features separate the ones that do from the ones that don’t. A podiatrist who operates on dress-shoe damage daily names the brands that consistently pass the test.
Big Toe Knuckle Pain: Causes & Treatment | DPM
Big Toe Knuckle Pain: 7 Causes at the 1st MTP Joint With Different Treatments The 1st metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint — the “big toe knuckle” — is one of the most frequently injured and inflamed joints in the body. It bears 40-60% of body weight during the push-off phase of walking and up to 300% of … Read more
Tingling on Top of Foot: Causes & Treatment
Tingling on top of the foot is almost always caused by the extensor retinaculum compressing the deep peroneal nerve — the same nerve that skechers-style rocker sole shoes decompress. Michigan podiatrist explains the Tinel’s test location and the three-step lacing modification that resolves the paresthesia.
Are Birkenstocks Good for Flat Feet? Podiatrist Verdict 2026
Birkenstocks help one type of flat foot and overload the other — but the two types are nearly impossible to distinguish by appearance alone. A podiatrist’s 60-second flexibility test correctly identifies which category you fall into.
Best Shoes [Podiatrist Reviewed Guide]
Best shoes for foot health reviewed by a podiatrist. Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM at Balance Foot & Ankle in Howell and Bloomfield Hills MI shares what to look
Toe Numbness & Foot Numbness: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment (2026)
Quick answer: Toe Foot Numbness affects roughly 1 in 4 adults in our practice. Effective treatment starts with a targeted diagnosis, conservative-first treatment, and escalation only when needed. We treat this regularly at our Howell and Bloomfield Hills practices. Call (810) 206-1402. Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM · Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon · Last … Read more
Walking Shoes With Ankle Support
Not all walking shoes support the ankle equally. Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM ranks the top picks for stability, motion control and ankle protection in Howell
7 Best Sandals for Achilles Tendonitis (2026)
Quick answer: The best sandals for Achilles tendonitis have a slight heel (a small heel-to-toe drop), firm arch support, and a cushioned, shock-absorbing footbed that takes strain off the tendon — OOFOS, Vionic, and Hoka recovery sandals lead here. Avoid completely flat sandals, which overstretch a sore Achilles. Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, … Read more