Martin Brain D.P.M Podiatrist

Podiatrists can assist with cutting of toenails which may be thick, diseased, curling or difficult to see and reach.

Calluses are produced as a result of pressure. For many people calluses are uncomfortable and simply using a file or pumice stone is not enough. 

Corns are often very painful and can occur on the bottom of a foot or on top of or in between the toes.

Sweaty feet can be embarrassing and create social problems for an individual.

A severely diseased nail is thick and discolored in appearance and often the nail will be break off or separate from the nail bed.

Dermatitis, psoriasis, dermatofibromas, ganglions, cysts, and ulcers are some of the many skin conditions that Podiatrist’s treat on a regular basis.

Poor circulation reduces blood supply to the feet which inhibits the healing process and creates a greater potential for infection. 

People who have been diagnosed with Diabetes should see a Podiatrist on a regular basis to assist in their foot care.

Parents should have their children’s feet examined by a Podiatrist when they are very young even if there appears to be no concerns. 

A Bunion is a painful bony enlargement along the big toe joint and is often a symptom of a structural problem within the foot.

This deformity causes the toe to bend upwards at the joint rather than lay flat like the other toes.

Ingrown toe nails are very painful and often cause redness, swelling and infection.

A wart is a Virus commonly seen on the foot, especially in children.

Orthotics are a custom medical device prescribed by a Podiatrist to address a biomechanical fault within the foot.

A Podiatrist is able to order, take and read diagnostic x-rays.

Ultra sound therapy is used to treat a number of soft tissue related foot problems such as tendonitis, sprains, injuries, post-operative healing due to surgery or fractures, nerve and circulatory problems.