Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM
Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle
Last reviewed: May 2026
The most important clinical decision with Podiatry Blogs isn't which treatment to start with — it's which subtype or underlying cause you actually have. Our podiatrists regularly see patients who've been treated for months for the wrong diagnosis. The correct identification changes the entire treatment path. Call (810) 206-1402 — Dr. Tom evaluates this condition at both Howell and Bloomfield Township locations.

Quick answer: Podiatry Blogs affects roughly 1 in 4 adults in our practice. Effective treatment starts with a targeted diagnosis, conservative-first treatment, and escalation only when needed. We treat this regularly at our Howell and Bloomfield Township practices. Call (810) 206-1402.
Podiatry Blogs
There are usually two reasons podiatrists and podiatry students are usually looking for podiatry blogs, and this page addresses both of them:
1)They want to find the best podiatry blog to read for themselves.
- Let me save you the trouble and click on the link to:
Podiatry Today Blog
- These are the best sets of blogs around, they will help you get your hands on the best proof read postings written by some of the best leaders in podiatry- Enough Said.
How your Podiatry Blog can Benefit!
2)They want to learn how to write their own blog because every podiatrist is trying to blog and get their name to show up fairly high in the Google search results (either as a podiatrist or a hired blogger)
-There are essentially 2 components to get your website some views and a boost in your search engine rankings:
A)The quality and keyword optimization of your posts – “The Boat”
– The better the knowledge you have on your post, the more people will want to read it, link to it and search for it. This is the concept many podiatrists have understanding. They simply title all their posts plantar fasciitis or heel pain; no one will ever come for these words because Wikipedia and WebMD will always kick our butt in this regard. We must learn to target words with little competition that we actually have a chance to rank for.
B)The number of links to our site and that page – “The Wind”
-The reason Wikipedia and WebMD beat us for those keywords is because they have thousands and thousands of “backlinks” to their site, this goes for us as well. The more backlinks we get the more competitive me are for those keywords. The game is simply- it just takes a great deal of work!
DetroitFootPain.com’s Goal for Podiatry Blogs
-Let’s start working together, I would love to backlink to other people and help sail their boat (website), and I would love for them to do the same for me.
Email Me at the contact page to start this backlinking relationship and lets get to work helping each other out!
Fore more podiatry blogs:
http://www.podiatrytoday.com/blogs
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 Township office.
Conservative Foot Treatment Options in Michigan: From Orthotics to EPAT
Michigan patients with foot and ankle conditions benefit from access to the full range of conservative treatment options at Balance Foot & Ankle. Custom orthotics fabricated from a 3D scan of the patient’s foot provide structural correction for flatfoot, high arch, and biomechanical overload conditions that OTC insoles cannot adequately address. EPAT (extracorporeal pulse activation therapy) provides a non-surgical treatment option for plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, and other tendon conditions that resist initial conservative care — clinical evidence shows 70-80% cure rates for chronic plantar fasciitis. Ultrasound-guided injection therapy allows precise corticosteroid, PRP, or local anesthetic delivery to specific anatomical targets including the plantar fascia insertion, retrocalcaneal bursa, Morton’s neuroma interspace, and ankle joint. Physical therapy coordination with specific home exercise prescription addresses strength and flexibility deficits that perpetuate foot and ankle conditions. Michigan patients who want conservative treatment options before considering surgery can call Balance Foot & Ankle at (810) 206-1402 for an evaluation at our Howell or Bloomfield Township office.
Schedule Podiatric Care in Michigan: Same-Week Appointments at Balance Foot & Ankle
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- Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain Treatment
- Custom 3D Orthotics
- Sports Foot & Ankle Injury Treatment
- Bunion 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 Township 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.
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4330 E Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
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When to See a Podiatrist
If foot or ankle pain has been bothering you for more than a few weeks, home care alone may not be enough. Balance Foot & Ankle offers same-week appointments at our Howell and Bloomfield Township clinics — no referral needed in most cases. Bring your current shoes and a short list of symptoms and we’ll build you a treatment plan in one visit.
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Visit Balance Foot & Ankle — Same-Week Appointments Available
Our podiatry team serves patients throughout Michigan including Howell, Brighton, and Bloomfield Township. If you’re dealing with heel pain, ingrown toenails, or a foot injury, we have same-week appointment availability.
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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.


