Foot & Ankle Conditions We Treat

Medically reviewed by Derek Wimmer, PA · Updated September 1, 2026

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?

• Wharton's Jelly with mesenchymal stem cells — an umbilical-derived allograft for the affected fascia or tendon, an emerging non-surgical option offered with honest counsel
• PRP — platelet-rich plasma to support the tissue's own repair process
• Peptides — targeted peptides such as BPC-157 to support recovery and tissue resilience
• Injections — precise, image-guided delivery where appropriate
• Focused shockwave therapy — for stubborn plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy, where it is among the best-studied choices
• The full regenerative program — how these options fit together, and how candidacy is reviewed for you individually

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.