Foot & Ankle Conditions We Treat

Medically reviewed by Derek Wimmer, PA

Key facts

Conditions	Plantar fasciitis, Achilles, sprains
Evaluation	In-office imaging as needed
Key options	Focused Shockwave, PRP, guided injections
Goal	Stay on your feet, no surgery

Foot & Ankle conditions we treat

The 10 most common ankle conditions

Ranked as a practical clinical reference — what's most common varies with age and activity level. Here's how these conditions are typically approached:

“Non-surgical” options are always individualized after an evaluation. Conditions marked surgical or urgent receive an honest, prompt referral — that's how we practice.

What commonly causes foot or ankle pain?

• Heel pain from plantar fasciitis, often sharpest with the first steps of the morning
• Achilles tendinopathy from running, walking, and court sports
• Ankle sprains and lingering instability after a rolled ankle
• Overuse from the active Southwest Florida lifestyle
• Pain that lingers despite rest, ice, and new shoes

How is foot or ankle pain evaluated?

Your visit begins with an in-office evaluation, with imaging — ultrasound or fluoroscopy — when it's needed, so we can see the area clearly. Occasionally we'll arrange additional imaging elsewhere. From there, Derek builds a personalized, honest plan — and walks you through the options for your situation.

Which non-surgical treatments help foot or ankle pain?

• Focused shockwave therapy — a key option for plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy
• PRP — to support the tissue's own repair process
• Image-guided injections — ultrasound-directed precision where appropriate
• Load & activity guidance — so healing holds while you stay active

When should you seek care?

Heel or Achilles pain that has lasted more than a couple of weeks — or an ankle that keeps giving way after a sprain — rarely resolves with rest alone, and early targeted care shortens the road back. For general reference, see MedlinePlus's heel injuries guide and ankle injuries guide.