Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM — Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon — Balance Foot & Ankle, Howell & Bloomfield Township, MI. Last updated April 2026.
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Medically Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM — Board-Certified Podiatrist, Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists, Michigan. Last updated April 2026.
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Howell Office
4330 E Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
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Bloomfield Township Office
43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 208
Bloomfield Township, MI 48302
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Max-Cushion Walking Shoe
Hoka Bondi 9 — maximum shock absorption during stress fracture recovery.
Foam Roller for Recovery
TriggerPoint foam roller — maintains lower-leg mobility during return to activity.
Supportive Insole
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PowerStep Pinnacle — distributes impact evenly across the foot.
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When to See a Podiatrist
Most foot stress fractures heal in 6-8 weeks of protected weight-bearing — but rushing back to activity can turn a hairline fracture into a full break. Balance Foot & Ankle confirms stress fractures on X-ray or MRI and guides your return-to-running protocol. Don’t guess — we’ll tell you the exact week you can start jogging again.
Call Balance Foot & Ankle: (810) 206-1402 · Book online · Offices in Howell & Bloomfield Township
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Podiatrist-recommended products
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Non-weight-bearing boot for navicular healing.
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When conservative care isn’t enough, Dr. Tom Biernacki and the team at Balance Foot & Ankle offer advanced treatment options — including Foot & Ankle Fracture Repair Michigan at our Howell and Bloomfield Township clinics.
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In-Office Treatment at Balance Foot & Ankle
If home treatment isn’t providing relief for your stress fracture, our podiatry team at Balance Foot & Ankle can help with expert evaluations and advanced in-office care.
Book online 24/7. (810) 206-1402
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM is a board-certified foot & ankle surgeon (ABFAS & ABPM) at Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists in Southeast Michigan. With over a decade of clinical experience, he specializes in heel pain, bunions, diabetic foot care, sports injuries, and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Biernacki is a member of the APMA and ACFAS, and his patient education content on MichiganFootDoctors.com and YouTube has made him one of the most-followed foot & ankle educators on YouTube.