Balance Foot and Ankle Specialist helps runners prevent and treat foot and ankle injuries for better performance and pain-free running.
Three steps out of bed feel like broken glass? After 50,000+ patient visits and 3,000+ foot surgeries, a board-certified podiatrist names the only 20 shoes that actually end plantar fasciitis in 2026 — and the 4 popular brands quietly making it worse. HOKA, Brooks, ASICS, Skechers Arch Fit ranked.
Michigan podiatrist Dr. Tom Biernacki covers what research says works best for On Cloud 6 Vs Cloudrunner – including interventions that consistently underperform in practice.
You are in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what running foot injury means and what actually works. Call (810) 206-1402 for a same-day appointment at our Howell or Bloomfield Township office. Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM · Board-Certified … Read more
You are in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what orthotics for plantar fasciitis means and what actually works. Call (810) 206-1402 for a same-day appointment at our Howell or Bloomfield Township office. Quick answer: Orthotics Plantar Fasciitis Michigan is a … Read more
Michigan podiatrist Dr. Tom Biernacki explains the key distinction most patients with Shin Splints Vs Stress Fracture miss – the one that determines whether conservative care will work.
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You are in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what heel raise exercises for Achilles means and what works. Call (810) 206-1402 for same-day appointment at Howell or Bloomfield Township. MICHIGAN PODIATRIST INSIGHT The most important clinical decision with Heel Raise … Read more
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Quick answer: Ankle Strengthening Exercises 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. Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot … Read more