Just as is the case with visiting your primary care doctor, there are significant benefits to scheduling a regular appointment with your podiatrist. That is especially true if you have a history of foot problems or conditions. You should ideally see our foot doctor at least once per year. Learn more about the benefits of seeing your podiatrist more frequently and set your next appointment with Dr. Jeffrey Agricola at Prestige Podiatry in Indianapolis & Carmel, IN.

What Happens at a Podiatrist Check-Up?

A podiatrist is most concerned with the health and wellness of your feet, heels, and toes. At a podiatrist check up you will spend most of the time discussing how your feet feel in any challenges that you have been experiencing. The podiatrist will examine your feet physically and also possibly take scans of your feet if you have a potential sprain, tear, fracture, or other condition.

Benefits of Regular Foot Checkups

Patients who have health conditions like diabetes or peripheral neuropathy can benefit from having regular foot checkups. Our Indianapolis & Carmel, IN podiatrist can keep a close eye on the condition of your feet and toes, and provide other services including:

• Proper toenail trimming to prevent ingrown toenails and wounds.
• Removal of corns and bunions.
• Referral for foot massage therapy
• Pain management techniques.

Things To Ask Your Foot Doctor

To avoid long-term foot issues, it's important to keep an open line of communication with your foot doctor. These are some of the topics you should discuss with your podiatrist at regular checkups:

• What kind of orthotics can help?
• What types of shoes are best for everyday wear?
• How should the toenails be trimmed and maintained for optimal foot health?
• What additional steps or treatments can help strengthen the tendons and ligaments in the foot?

Time for Your Next Visit

You'll begin to see the benefits of visiting a foot doctor regularly when you can finally glide through your day without foot and heel pain. Get the help you need from Dr. Jeffrey Agricola and his team at Prestige Podiatry in Indianapolis & Carmel, IN by calling (317) 881-0070 or (317) 846-4111 today.