The practice of Dr. Thomas Bembynista
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Dr. Thomas Bembynista has been in practice for 37 years and has treated many different foot and ankle problems over that time.
Heel Pain
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Heel Pain
When pain is located in the center of the heel into the arch when you first get up in the morning or after sitting for a period of time you likely have heel pain with associated plantar fasciitis. This problem is one of the most common foot conditions. It causes pain from pulling the insertion of the plantar fascia away from the heel bone.
When pain is located in the center of the heel into the arch when you first get up in the morning or after sitting for a period of time you likely have heel pain with associated plantar fasciitis. This problem is one of the most common foot conditions. It causes pain from pulling the insertion of the plantar fascia away from the heel bone.
The great new’s with heel pain and plantar fasciitis is conservative treatment works well over 90% of the time.
There are other foot problem’s that can cause heel pain, Achilles tendinitis, nerve pain (burning pain with no weight on foot), injury to the heel and in children its called Sever’s disease which is inflammation to the growth center of the heel bone. This problem in children is between the ages of 8 to 12 years old.The great new’s with heel pain and plantar fasciitis is conservative treatment works well over 90% of the time.
Plantar Fasciitis
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Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common problems we see, successful conservative treatment occurs in over 98% of the cases. Plantar fasciitis pain is mainly from the mid-arch of the foot to the heel bone. Fasciitis is a strain on the ligament on the bottom of your foot. The pain from plantar fasciitis is normally from the heel into the arch. It’s worse, first thing in the morning or after driving or sitting for a period of time at work or a long lunch. It takes a number of steps to loosen up the fascia when we start walking.
Successful conservative treatment occur’s in over 98% of the cases
When you first notice symptoms it’s important to start passively stretching your fascia, there are some great video’s on YouTube to show you how, also use OTC arch supports, compression foot-arch sleeves and heel cushion’s to reduce pressure on the heel area.
Nail Fungus
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Nail Fungus
Dr. Thomas Bembynista has been in practice for 37 years. He is the former luminary podiatrist for Sciton ClearSense laser.
New clear nail growth in six months
During this time he spoke across the country and developed webinars for the treatment of nail fungus that are viewed across the world. He has used a number of lasers and the new Lunula non-thermal, pain free laser is cutting edge. Using it, patients see new clear nail growth in six months.
Bunions
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Bunions
What is a Bunion?
A bunion is an enlargement of bone at the base of the big toe. It can occur on one or both feet. The big toe becomes deviated towards the second toe—this is called “Hallux Valgus.”
The problem is progressive and can cause hammer toes and pain in the ball of the foot.
This term describes the position of the big toe in relation to the midline of the foot. The problem is progressive and can cause hammertoes and pain in the ball of the foot.
