Expert Foot & Ankle Treatment from Michigan’s #1 Podiatrist - Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist
Board Certified Podiatrists
Expert Foot & Ankle Care
Advanced Flat Foot & Fallen Arch Reconstruction in Howell.
Restoring structural stability for active families in Livingston County.
Flat Foot and Overpronation:
Treatment and Relief
Is Your Foundation Holding You Back?
The Mobility Barrier
Does your foot feel “heavy” or exhausted after a Saturday morning walking the Howell Main Street shops?
The Activity Gap
Are fallen arches making it difficult to keep up with your kids at the Howell Nature Center or during a hike on the Mike Levine Lakelands Trail?
The Event Ache
Do you dread the “flat foot throb” after a long day of standing on the gravel paths at the Livingston County 4-H Fair?
The Reality Check: Ignoring fallen arches doesn’t just hurt your feet—it changes your entire “kinetic chain.”
Conveniently located for patients in Howell, Michigan.
The Anatomy of a Fallen Arch
Think of your foot as a complex bridge where the arch acts as the primary support beam. You have flat feet because that “beam”—a thick cord called the posterior tibial tendon—is either naturally too flexible or has become stretched out over time. Whether it’s due to genetics you were born with, wear and tear from years of walking on hard Michigan surfaces, or a past injury that weakened the midfoot, the result is the same: the internal “locking” mechanism of your foot fails, causing your arch to collapse and your ankle to roll inward.
How a Heel Spur Actually Forms.
An ingrown nail is a mechanical intrusion of the nail plate into the soft periungual tissue. This leads to a foreign-body reaction, causing inflammation and, eventually, pyogenic granuloma (overgrowth of tissue). Our Bloomfield Hills clinic focuses on precise surgical excision and matrixectomy to ensure the underlying cause is addressed at the root.
Why Do Arches Collapse?
Tendon Fatigue (PTTD)
The posterior tibial tendon is the "main cable" of your arch. Over time, wear and tear or sudden activity can cause it to stretch or inflame, leading to a slow collapse of the foot.
Genetic Biomechanics
Many patients in Michigan are born with "hypermobile" joints. This means your ligaments are naturally more flexible, allowing the foot to flatten completely whenever you stand or walk.
Post-Traumatic Shift
A past injury—even an old "Lisfranc" sprain or a fracture that seemed to heal—can change the bone alignment in your midfoot, causing the arch to fail years later.
The Clinical Advantage (Howell Office)
Gait Analysis on Grand River
We analyze your stride at our E. Grand River Ave clinic to see exactly how your arch collapses.
Trail-Ready Custom Orthotics
We design medical-grade inserts specifically for the rugged terrain of Michigan’s trails.
Expert Local
Surgeons
Dr. Tom Biernacki and our team provide specialized care right here in Howell—no need to drive to Detroit for expert reconstruction.
Most Trusted in Howell, MI
Meet Our Foot Doctors
A leader in reconstructive foot surgery and diabetic limb preservation. Dr. Biernacki focuses on high-risk cases and advanced surgical intervention to restore mobility.
Specializing in neuropathy diagnostics and preventive biomechanical therapies.
Focus on advanced clinical wound healing and dermatological diabetic care.
Visit our Howell OFFICE today
Why Michigan Patients Trust Us
- Board-Certified Podiatrist with Diabetic Expertise
- Preventive Care Focused on Avoiding Ulcers
- Advanced Wound Care Options
- Vascular & Neuropathy Testing Available
- Priority Scheduling for Diabetic Patients
- Comprehensive Care Howell, MI
Don't Let a "Flat Foundation" Sideline Your Lifestyle in Howell.
Our Board-Certified podiatrists are ready to help you regain your stability and comfort. Whether you need a simple gait analysis or advanced reconstruction, we provide the expert care you deserve.