Explore the ultimate footcare guide from Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist in Michigan. Learn expert tips and treatments to keep your feet healthy.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon · Balance Foot & Ankle · Howell & Bloomfield Township, MI Last reviewed: May 2026 Quick Answer: A diabetic foot ulcer is a wound on a diabetic patient’s foot that fails to heal normally due to peripheral neuropathy (loss of protective sensation) and peripheral artery … Read more
Dr. Tom Biernacki’s clinical review of Brooks shoes for foot health | Balance Foot & Ankle Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · 3,000+ surgeries · @MichiganFootDoctors (950K+ subscribers) Last reviewed May 12, 2026 · (810) 206-1402 Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle, Howell & Bloomfield Township, MILast reviewed: May 2026 MICHIGAN PODIATRIST INSIGHT Prior authorization for podiatry in Michigan is required for most surgical procedures, orthotics, and imaging — but the specific documentation needed varies by insurance plan, and missing one element … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 Best Work Boots for Plantar Fasciitis 2026 | Balance Foot & Ankle Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · 3,000+ surgeries · @MichiganFootDoctors (950K+ subscribers) Last reviewed May 12, 2026 · … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle | Howell & Bloomfield Township, MILast reviewed: May 2026 MICHIGAN PODIATRIST INSIGHT Ankle sprain rehab exercises that skip proprioception training lead to a 30–40% chronic instability rate — and the specific protocol depends on which ligaments were torn (ATFL, … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 Custom Orthotics Near Me — Michigan | Balance Foot & Ankle Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · 3,000+ surgeries · @MichiganFootDoctors (950K+ subscribers) Last reviewed May 12, 2026 · (810) … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 Best Shoes for Chefs & Line Cooks with Plantar Fasciitis | Balance Foot & Ankle Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · 3,000+ surgeries · @MichiganFootDoctors (950K+ subscribers) Last reviewed May … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 Merrell shoes reviewed by a podiatrist — Moab, Jungle Moc, and trail line evaluated | Balance Foot & Ankle MICHIGAN PODIATRIST INSIGHT Merrell shoes are good for some foot conditions and counterproductive for others — their minimal … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 Mizuno Wave shoes reviewed by a podiatrist for foot health | Balance Foot & Ankle Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · 3,000+ surgeries · @MichiganFootDoctors (950K+ subscribers) Last reviewed May … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & AnkleLast reviewed: May 2026 Vionic shoes evaluated by a podiatrist — built-in orthotics reviewed | Balance Foot & Ankle Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · 3,000+ surgeries · @MichiganFootDoctors (950K+ subscribers) Last reviewed May … Read more