✅ Medically reviewed by Dr. Thomas Biernacki, DPM — Board-Certified Podiatrist · Last updated April 6, 2026

Foot & Ankle Worker’s Compensation

Foot & Ankle Worker’s Compensation is a priority at Balance Foot & Ankle specialists. We provide prompt treatment for lower extremity injuries.    

Worker’s Compensation Treatment:

• Foot & Ankle Worker’s Compensation is a priority at Balance Foot & Ankle specialists. We provide prompt treatment for workers with lower extremity injuries, our goal is to get you back working as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• We are recovery focused to enable the injured patient to return to work as quickly as possible while assisting the employer to process the required documentation in a timely manner.
• Appointments can be scheduled at any Michigan office by calling Central Scheduling. Same day and next day appointments are available for urgent care.
• Independent Medical Evaluations (IME’s) and second opinions are available upon request for Foot & Ankle Worker’s Compensation.

     

Foot & Ankle Worker’s Compensation Treatment Options:

• Foot fractures.
• Toe fractures.
• Ankle Fractures.
• Ankle Sprains.
• Chronic foot and ankle pain.
• Sprained foot pain.
• Achilles tendon ruptures.
• Tendon and skin lacerations.

 

Podiatrists who specialize in Foot & Ankle Worker’s Compensation:

• Dr. Tom Biernacki is a specialized podiatrist who is able to assist you with your foot and ankle traumatic injuries and chronic injuries.
• Dr. Biernacki has extensive training that goes beyond the required care to get you better as soon as possible.
• Dr. Biernacki first believes in non-surgical care, but if surgery is necessary, he will be able to provide you with the immediate care that you need.
• We do work with excellent physical therapists in the area to design a comprehensive plan for you.

 

Consider learning more treatment options for foot and ankle worker’s compensation:

ESWT For Plantar Fasciitis

• ESWT For Plantar Fasciitis is an extremely effective and proven therapy. This can be covered as part of your appointment and part of therapy with us!

  What does a podiatrist do?

• Everything possible regarding the foot & ankle!

Expert Podiatric Care for Michigan Patients: Balance Foot & Ankle

Michigan patients with any foot or ankle condition — whether a first-time acute problem or a chronic issue that has not responded to self-care — can access expert podiatric evaluation and treatment at Balance Foot & Ankle. Our fellowship-trained podiatric surgeons provide thorough diagnostic evaluation using weight-bearing digital X-rays and musculoskeletal ultrasound, followed by targeted conservative or surgical treatment appropriate to the specific diagnosis. We treat the full spectrum of podiatric conditions: plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy and rupture, Haglund’s deformity, bunions, hammertoes, neuromas, peripheral neuropathy, diabetic foot complications, toenail fungus, ankle instability, stress fractures, and more. Balance Foot & Ankle accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Medicare, and most Medicare Advantage plans. Same-week new patient appointments are available at our Howell (4330 E Grand River, serving Livingston County) and Bloomfield Hills (43494 Woodward Ave #208, serving Oakland County) offices. Call (810) 206-1402 to schedule.

Foot and Ankle Surgery in Michigan: When Surgery is the Right Choice

Michigan patients considering foot or ankle surgery benefit from a consultation with a fellowship-trained podiatric surgeon who can provide an honest assessment of whether surgery will produce better outcomes than continued conservative management. At Balance Foot & Ankle, surgical recommendations are made only after conservative treatment has been appropriately trialed — with the exception of conditions where early surgical intervention produces clearly superior outcomes (acute Achilles tendon rupture, Lisfranc fracture-dislocation, certain tibial fractures). For conditions like bunions, hammertoes, ankle instability, and Haglund’s deformity, surgical correction is recommended when the structural problem has progressed beyond what conservative management can address and when the patient’s functional goals are not being met. Michigan patients with a foot or ankle condition that has not responded to conservative care can call Balance Foot & Ankle at (810) 206-1402 to schedule a surgical consultation at our Howell or Bloomfield Hills office.

Schedule Podiatric Care in Michigan: Same-Week Appointments at Balance Foot & Ankle

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Related Treatment Guides

• Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain Treatment
• Custom 3D Orthotics
• Foot & Ankle Arthritis Treatment

Michigan patients with foot or ankle concerns don’t have to wait weeks for an appointment. Balance Foot & Ankle offers same-week new patient appointments at our Howell office (4330 E Grand River, serving Livingston County) and Bloomfield Hills office (43494 Woodward Ave #208, serving Oakland County and northern Metro Detroit). Both offices feature in-office digital X-ray, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and fellowship-trained podiatric surgeons who can address any foot and ankle condition from the routine to the complex. We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Medicare, and most Medicare Advantage plans, and our insurance team verifies benefits before your appointment. Michigan patients ready to get expert foot care can call Balance Foot & Ankle at (810) 206-1402.

Medical References & Sources

• American Podiatric Medical Association — Patient Education
• American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society — Foot Conditions

References

1. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses requiring days away from work. BLS; 2023.
2. Thorud JC, et al. Financial considerations in podiatric practice. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2019;36(1):1-12.
3. American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Ankle and foot disorders guidelines. ACOEM; 2018.