Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Family Foot & Ankle Care Podiatrist Virginia Beach | Foot Doctor Suffolk | Ankle Specialist Chesapeake ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [ORTHOTICS: AN INSIDE JOB](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/orthotics-inside-job/) - Orthotics. The word may be unfamiliar but it stands for the type of custom inserts that can make the difference between comfort and pain, or between staying on your feet and being laid up by foot problems. Far beyond the "arch supports" that line the drugstore shelves, orthotics are custom made from walking and standing - [Diabetic Wound Issues](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/diabetic-wound-issues/) - Diabetic foot wounds are among the most common complications of diabetes, and are some of the more difficult conditions to treat. In the USA, yearly, approximately 8% of diabetic Medicare beneficiaries have a foot ulcer. When these occur, 1.8% of these patients will have an amputation. These are further elevated for patients with lower extremity - [Why do my feet hurt with diabetes?](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/feet-hurt-diabetes/) - In diabetics, neuropathy is defined as a loss of protective sensation. The condition occurs in what we call and stocking and glove distribution. It starts at the distal ends of the toes and fingers, and moves proximally up the foot/hand into the leg/arm. While there are many causes of peripheral neuropathy, diabetes is the most - [How to Treat Corns and Calluses from Hammertoes](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/treat-corns-calluses-hammertoes/) - Here’s a quick primer on the situation. Corns and calluses are patches of thickened skin that develop over time, as your body’s way of protecting that skin from constant pressure and friction damage. Calluses tend to be wider and flatter and appear where you bear weight, whereas corns are cone-shaped and more likely to show - [Do you know about diabetic foot problems?](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/know-diabetic-foot-problems/) - If you have diabetes, one of the most common issues and concerns are your feet. Your feet are complex structures consisting of 26 bones, 33 joints, and 120 muscles/ligaments/nerves. Each structure has a unique purpose, and diabetes can causes alternation in function for any of them. The most common problem we see in diabetics is - [Heel Pain](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/heel-pain/) - Heel pain has many causes. Heel pain is generally the result of faulty biomechanics (walking gait abnormalities) that place too much stress on the heel bone and the soft tissues that attach to it. The stress may also result from injury, or a bruise incurred while walking, running, or jumping on hard surfaces; wearing poorly - [Diabetes and podiatry; what is the connection?](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/diabetes-and-podiatry-what-is-the-connection/) - Foot complications in diabetes are common yet the link between the two is not very well-known. Diabetes is a lifelong health condition in which the body's levels of blood glucose and the hormone insulin are out of balance. Symptoms include increased thirst, increased frequency of passing urine and fatigue. There are two main forms; Type - [Caring For Your Child's Feet](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/caring-for-your-childs-feet/) - Foot problems often start early in life. Children can develop problems with their feet from wearing ill-fitting shoes or from participating in sports activities. Some children have inherited conditions that make them more susceptible to foot conditions, like flat feet. Find out why it’s important to care for your child’s feet starting today, and how - [The Importance Of Diabetic Foot Care](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/the-importance-of-diabetic-foot-care/) - With the help of a podiatrist , diabetics can rest assured that they are in good hands. Foot problems are a major risk for those with diabetes. Because of this, diabetics must be monitored continuously to prevent or identify potential foot issues. With a comprehensive evaluation from a podiatrist, this is simple. Understanding Diabetic Foot - [Ganglion Cysts of the Foot](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/ganglion-cysts-of-the-foot/) - Ganglion cysts of the foot are benign, fluid-filled, soft-tissue masses that attach to tendon sheaths or joint capsules. The fluid tends to be thick, sticky, clear, and jelly-like. Most ganglion cysts appear on the wrist, but a significant number also occur in the foot, usually the top. The term ganglion means “knot,” which describes these - [Stress Fractures of The Foot](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/stress-fractures-of-the-foot/) - A Stress fracture is generally an overuse injury. It occurs when muscles become fatigued or overloaded, and cannot absorb the stress, shock, and repeated impact. Fatigued muscles transfer that stress to the nearby bone and the result is a small crack or fracture. Stress fractures in the bones of the foot are usually caused by - [Haglund's Deformity (Pump Bump)](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/haglunds-deformity-pump-bump/) - Haglund's Deformity Haglund's deformity is an enlargement of bone in the back of the heel that is aggravated by shoe irritation. It occurs most commonly in women who wear pump shoes and the deformity is commonly known as the"pump bump". Symptoms of the deformity include: a reddened spot on the back of the heel a - [Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy for Heel Pain](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/endoscopic-plantar-fasciotomy-for-heel-pain/) - Heel pain caused by inflammation of the fascia(muscle covering) at the bottom of the foot (plantar fasciitis) is often described as a "stone bruise" by the patient. Pain is usually worse in the morning, especially with the first several steps, or after periods of rest when first standing. As the pain worsens, the heel can - [Arthritis of the Big Toe Joint (Hallux Rigidus)](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/arthritis-of-the-big-toe-joint-hallux-rigidus/) - The most common form of arthritis in the foot is located to the joint behind the great toe. Normally, 90% of body weight pushes off this joint during toe off at the end of a gait cycle. As the arthritis process continues, motion becomes more and more limited, making walking difficult and painful. In addition, - [New Surgical Treatment For Foot Neuromas](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/new-surgical-treatment-for-neuroma/) - Pathology: Morton's Neuroma is a condition first described by Dr. Thomas Morton, a Viennese physician, in 1876. The condition is quite common. It seems to occur more frequently in women than men and is usually a result of a nerve that is irritated or pinched between the bones in the ball of the foot. There - [SIX SOLUTIONS TO PLANTAR WARTS](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/six-solutions-to-plantar-warts/) - How can you get rid of those hard little spots that occur on the bottom, or "plantar" area of the foot? Your doctor may offer a number of choices. Chemical removal involves a series of treatments with caustic agents to destroy warts. In surgical curretage, a small scoop, or "currette" separates the wart from the - [MEDICARE FOOTS THE BILL](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/medicare-foots-the-bill/) - If there is one thing that everyone in the national debate on health care would probably agree on, it is that it is all terribly complicated. Medicare rules and regulations are just one part of the picture, but for many older Americans in particular, they are often the most confused about what is covered. For - [RELIEF IN THERAPY](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/relief-in-therapy/) - Quick recovery and minimal discomfort are among the benefits of many of the newer, less invasive surgical techniques used in foot and ankle surgery today. Physical therapy sometimes can speed up the recovery of the surgical process. There are many different physical therapy modalities that are available. Immediately after surgery, physical therapy protocols are established - [DON'T TOUCH THAT TOENAIL!](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/dont-touch-that-toenail/) - One of the longest running myths about foot care is that ingrown toenails are self-treatable. Just angle or cut down the corners of your toenails and they will not have a chance to become ingrown-or so the story goes. Unfortunately, that myth is in fact just a myth, a false notion. One of the worst - [HARD CORE PROTECTION](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/hard-core-protection/) - Next time you develop a hard, painful, corn, treat it with tenderness. After all,corns are usually just the feet's way if trying to protect themselves from such abuses as the friction of poorly fitting shoes or misaligned toes. A corn starts to form when persistent friction causes the blood supply to increase to a given - [LOCKER ROOM LESIONS](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/locker-room-lesions/) - Now that the kids are back in school and back in gym classes, they are likely to bring home unwanted foot problems. Both athlete's foot and plantar warts are contagious skin ailments which flourish in the warm, moist environment of the locker room floor and in the equally warm, moist atmosphere of a sneakered foot. - [DAILY DO'S AND DON'TS](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/daily-dos-donts/) - The human foot tends to be a go-along sort, often taking years of hard use before throwing out a complaint. When those complaints come, however, they can be doozies. The good news is that some regular maintenance can help keep your feet happy, as well as relieve many common problems. Start with a daily inspection - [HITTING ON A NERVE](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/hitting-nerve/) - Some kinds of pain you just can't ignore! A case in point occurs when a nerve under the weight-bearing part of the foot becomes pinched or trapped between skin and bone over a period of time, resulting in a protective growth called a neuroma. This thickened nerve typically will eventually grow to press on nearby - [WHAT TO EXPECT FROM TOENAIL SURGERY](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/expect-toenail-surgery/) - When it comes to thinking about medical care, toenails are literally about the farthest things from our minds. Sooner or later, though, one of a number of foot problems may make toenail surgery an option. If so, it may be reassuring to know that most of these procedures are done in the office setting, with - [TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING FOR RUNNERS](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/much-good-thing-runners/) - The sight of a jogger bounding around the corner into a glowing sunrise seems to be a picture of health. I many ways it is, but there may also be unhealthy aspects, including overuse injuries of the foot, ankle and lower leg. In such cases, repeated stress typically wears down an area of bone, muscle, - [KEEP ULCERS FROM COMING BACK](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/keep-ulcers-coming-back/) - One of the troubling things about ulcers of the foot and ankle are that, even after they have been treated successfully, they may come back. The recurrence may be at the site of the original ulcer or a new location. For this reason, thorough feet inspections should be part of the daily routine for anyone - [FOOT SOAKS: GIVE THEM A WHIRL](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/foot-soaks-give-whirl/) - What is a classic picture of relief? Relaxing in a comfy chair, a soothing cup of tea, or warm milk in hand, feet plunged into a tub of water. The fact is, foot soaks can be beneficial to tired feet, as well as an important part of therapy for painful conditions such as arthritis. Warm - [BABY YOUR CHILD'S FEET](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/baby-childs-feet/) - Even before children are old enough to use their feet for little more than waving in the air, parents should give some thought to foot care. To allow muscles to develop, a baby should never be bundled so tightly that feet are restricted from moving freely. Also, use baby walkers and jumpers with caution. Early - [ARTHRITIS AND YOUR FEET](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/arthritis-feet/) - Aches and pains of the foot are among the most often ignored physical complaints. When discomfort is a symptom of arthritis, however, refusing to pay attention can have disastrous results. While most types of arthritis cannot be cured, early treatment can bring the condition under control or into remission, limiting pain and irreversible bone and - [A PROBLEM ON THE PERIPHERY](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/problem-periphery/) - Your feet may be about as far away from your heart as you can get, but they are often the first place to look for signs of a circulatory problem known as peripheral vascular disease, or hardening of the arteries. Among the early symptoms of the condition are deteriorated hair growth on the toes, and - [ONIONS BUNIONS CORNS AND DUNGEONS](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/onions-bunions-corns-dungeons/) - I had to add this book to the blog! Anyone interesting in reading this? The old name for podiatrist is chiropodist which has some significance to my practice. My uncle was a graduate of Temple School of Chiropody in 1941 and I was born in 1957, the year of the profession's name change. This book - [IF YOUR HEEL HURTS...](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/if-your-heel-hurts/) - The term "well-heeled" may take on a different meaning for the millions of Americans who suffer from heel pain. As the part of the anatomy that bears the brunt of the body's full weight with every step, the heel has a huge job to do. Problems can be caused by biomechanical faults such as flexible - [DON'T LET DIABETES GET YOU DOWN](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/dont-let-diabetes-get/) - Foot problems are among the most common complications for people with diabetes. The good news ,though,is that there is much an individual can do to make sure feet stay healthy. The key is circulation,and that means exercise. For generally healthy people, walking is an excellent exercise, improving circulation and helping keep the feet fit and - [ON THE TRAIL OF FUNGUS NAIL](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/trail-fungus-nail/) - You may first notice an odd tint to your toenails,perhaps with yellow,white or brown streaks. In time, the nails might seem to thicken and lift up from the toe. Nails may even begin to grow in strange formations,such as sideways or back toward the toe. These symptoms are characteristic of a condition called fungus nail, - [THERE IS NO FUN IN BUNION](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/no-fun-bunion/) - If your big toe has gradually begun to point toward your second toe, forming a bump on the outside edge of your foot, you are probably experiencing a bunion. Also known as Hallux Valgus, a bunion develops as the foot bone connected to your big toe begins to pull towards the center of the body. - [WHAT IS A PODIATRIST TO DO?](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/podiatrist/) - A podiatrist is the physician known to go to for foot and ankle surgery,removing warts,fixing ingrown toenails and such. In fact, a podiatrist works with a variety of treatments, of which surgery is just one. To ease pain or help healing, a podiatrist may offer physical therapies such as massage, whirlpool, heat or cold and - [FOR WOMEN ONLY](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/women/) - When Prince Charming eased Cinderella's foot into that glass slipper, she probably muttered a pained "Ouch" under her breath. These days, glass and foot-binding are out of fashion, but a host of new challenges are in. More women are spending time on the feet at jobs outside the home, and that time is often logged - [WHAT'S A WART AND WHAT'S NOT](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/whats-wart-whats-not/) - The feet are prone to developing all sorts of bumps and lumps. An danger sometimes arises when people spot one type of growth and begin self-treatment according to what they think it is, when in fact, the growth is something entirely different. The plantar wart is often a prime target of such mistaken identity. Because - [BLOG](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/blog/) - Welcome to the new Family Foot and Ankle Care blog page. I will be updating this page with foot and ankle and practice information. Dr. Marc Fink ## Pages - [PATIENT RESOURCES](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/patient-education/) - The foot and ankle are amazingly complex. A sophisticated network of muscles, ligaments, blood vessels, and nerves, as well as over 25% of the bones in the human body are contained in the feet, so the range of potential problems is enormous. Nearly 80% of people will experience foot problems at some time in their - [ABOUT DR. FINK](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/about-dr-fink/) - DR. MARC J. FINK, D.P.M. DIPLOMATE, AMERICAN BOARD OF FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY BOARD CERTIFIED PODIATRIC SURGEON Dr. Fink has been in practice here in Hampton Roads, since 1995. He was a physician with the Norfolk State University Track & Field team. He has also coached soccer in Chesapeake. He is the founding member of - [PODIATRY SERVICES](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/podiatry-services/) - Walking will no longer be painful for you after you're treated by Family Foot and Ankle Care. Our quality podiatry services, including foot and ankle surgery are available from our Chesapeake location Our Podiatry Services Include: Computerized Scanning Being certain about what you need for foot and ankle care provides you with peace of mind. - [](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/patient-forms/referring-physicians-form/) - REFERRAL FORM We do our best to accommodate same day appointments and walk-ins Accepting most major insurance carriers- INCLUDING MEDICARE!!! 801 Volvo Parkway, Ste.130 Chesapeake, VA 23320 Telephone: (757)547-3668 Fax: (757)547-4335 Office Hours: Greenbrier Monday 8:00 - 12:00 Lunch 1:00 - 4:00 Tuesday 8:00 - 12:00 Lunch 1:00 - 4:00 Wednesday 8:00 - 12:00 Lunch - [CONTACT US](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/contact-us/) - When taking just a few steps is painful, it’s time to take the first step toward pain-free feet and ankles and visit one of our three conveniently located offices across the Tidewater region. We provide family foot and ankle care at rates that you can afford and we accept most major insurance providers. Same-Day Appointments - [Physical Therapy and Your Feet](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/treatments-and-conditions/physical-therapy-and-your-feet/) - Benefits of Physical Therapy Physical therapy has a wide range of uses and may be prescribed by the foot doctor to help treat numerous foot problems both acute and chronic including: arthritis, accidents, osteochondritis, injury, plantar fasciitis and many other conditions. Some ways that physical therapy can help include: Strengthening muscles. One of the primary - [Privacy Policy](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/privacy-policy/) - Information Our practice gathers personal information data from this website including, but not limited to, the following: email address telephone number(s) mailing address We gather this information data for contact purposes only. We will not sell your information to anyone. 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Like all bones, it is subject to outside influences that can affect its integrity and its ability to keep us on our feet. Heel pain, - [Hammertoe](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/treatments-and-conditions/hammer-toe/) - A hammertoe is a contracture, or bending, of the toe at the first joint of the digit, called the proximal interphalangeal joint. This bending causes the toe to appear like an upside-down V when looked at from the side. Any toe can be involved, but the condition usually affects the second through fifth toes, known - [Fungal Nails](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/treatments-and-conditions/fungal-nails/) - Toenail fungus, or onychomycosis, is an infection underneath the surface of the nail caused by fungi. When the tiny organisms take hold, the nail often becomes darker in color and smells foul. Debris may collect beneath the nail plate, white marks frequently appear on the nail plate, and the infection is capable of spreading to - [Diabetes and Your Feet](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/treatments-and-conditions/diabetes-and-your-feet/) - Diabetes is the inability to manufacture or properly use insulin, and it impairs the body's ability to convert sugars, starches, and other foods into energy. The long-term effects of elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia) can lead to serious damage to the eyes, heart, kidney, nerves, and feet. Diabetes affects the lives of nearly 26 million people - [Corns and Callouses](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/treatments-and-conditions/corns-and-callouses/) - Corns and calluses are areas of thickened skin that develop to protect that area from irritation. They occur when something rubs against the foot repeatedly or causes excess pressure against part of the foot. If the thickening of skin occurs on the bottom of the foot, it's called a callus. If it occurs on the - [Bunions](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/treatments-and-conditions/bunions/) - A bunion is a “bump” on the joint at the base of the big toe—the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint—that forms when the bone or tissue at the big toe joint moves out of place. The toe is forced to bend toward the others, causing an often painful lump of bone on the foot. Because this joint - [Athlete's Foot](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/treatments-and-conditions/athletes-foot/) - Athlete's foot is a skin disease caused by a fungus, usually occurring between the toes. The fungus most commonly attacks the feet because shoes create a warm, dark, and humid environment which encourages fungus growth. Not all fungus conditions are athlete's foot. Other conditions, such as disturbances of the sweat mechanism, reaction to dyes or - [Ankle and Foot-Sprains and Fractures](https://www.familyfootcareva.com/treatments-and-conditions/ankle-and-foot-sprains-and-fractures/) - The feet and ankles work together to provide support and mobility to the body. A foot or ankle sprain is a soft tissue injury. Most often, a sprain occurs when an injury pulls, stretches, or tears the ligaments that connect bone to bone. 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