Patient Resource Library

Welcome to the Balance Foot & Ankle resource library — hundreds of podiatrist-written guides on foot pain, footwear, treatments, and care, organized by topic. Browse a section below, or book an appointment with our Howell or Bloomfield Township podiatrists.

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Free patient guides from Dr. Tom

Printable guides written by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS. All four are free: the two walking guides arrive by email, and the heel pain and neuropathy guides are instant downloads.

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Keep Walking After 50

Free 51-page starter guide: find your walking-pain pattern and what to try first, eight shoe-fit rules and a 30-day walking plan.

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What’s Worth It

Free 24-page companion: 26 walking trends, 16 foot treatments and the supplement aisle, graded on the evidence, ours included.

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Cover of The Heel Pain Playbook by Dr. Tom Biernacki

The Heel Pain Playbook

Free 19-page sample with a 14-day plantar fasciitis plan, a pain map and a daily tracker. No sign-up; the full book is coming in paperback.

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Cover of Burning, Tingling, Numb Feet, a free neuropathy guide by Dr. Tom Biernacki

Burning, Tingling, Numb Feet?

Free 33-page guide: likely causes, what helps, and online trends fact-checked. Instant download, from his upcoming neuropathy book.

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General education, not medical advice. Downloading a guide does not make you a patient.

Foot Care by Patient Situation, Condition & Insurance

Complete Resource Index

Browse our complete library of foot and ankle guides, organized by topic. Every guide is written and reviewed by our board-certified podiatrists at Balance Foot & Ankle.

Find a Foot Doctor Near You (54)

Diabetic Foot Care (82)

Nerve Pain, Numbness & Circulation (25)

Bunions, Hammertoes & Toe Problems (89)

Heel & Arch Pain (52)

Ankle Injuries & Instability (141)

Foot & Ankle Surgery (35)

Fractures & Trauma (13)

Arthritis & Systemic Conditions (13)

Diagnosis, Imaging & Injections (11)

Skin & Nail Care (28)

Shoes, Orthotics, Insoles & Bracing (61)

Children’s Foot Care (8)

Senior Foot Care (21)

Sports & Activity Injuries (63)

Workplace & Lifestyle Foot Health (21)

Insurance, Costs & Visiting Us (28)

Foot Health, Symptoms & Self-Care (57)

More Conditions, Treatments & Coverage

Recommended Shoes, Insoles & Orthotics

Foot Care Guides: Pregnancy, Pediatric, Sports, Senior & Nerve Health

Foot Care Guides, Exercises & Diagnostics

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Balance Foot & Ankle surgeons are affiliated with Trinity Health Michigan, Corewell Health, and Henry Ford Health — three of Michigan’s largest health systems.

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