When it comes to living your fullest life, never underestimate the role of your feet.
“Most of us take our feet for granted,” said Dr. Matthew Thomson, DPM, FACFAS. “We don’t realize how much we depend on them if we develop an ailment.”
That’s where Foremost Podiatry steps in. The practice offers podiatric medicine, surgery, sports medicine, diabetic foot care, orthotics, foot ulcer prevention, and wound care.
Foremost Podiatry was founded more than 30 years ago by Dr. John K. Throckmorton, DPM, FACFAS, one of the first podiatrists to serve in Lansing. Today, the practice has three physicians serving in the office and performing foot and ankle surgeries in area hospitals.
The need for high-quality podiatry is on the rise.
“We have an epidemic of diabetes in the United States,” Dr. Thomson said. Diabetes can cause poor circulation, which makes it difficult for the body to heal foot wounds or ailments, putting diabetic patients at a greater risk for serious infections. Dr. Thomson encourages individuals with diabetes to develop a relationship with a podiatrist.
“Most diabetic foot problems can be taken care of if they’re caught early,” he said. “It certainly does require a little extra diligence, but as long as issues are addressed as they come up, they don’t have to develop into severe problems.”
Another reason podiatry is in high demand is that more and more people are choosing to exercise and participate in triathlons and marathons. The team works hard to make sure that issues like soreness and tendonitis do not keep people from meeting their fitness goals. They will even work to provide same day service, if possible.
No matter what, the patient always comes first. And the Foremost Podiatry team knows patient care is not one size fits all.
“We believe that every patient needs to be assessed as an individual,” Dr. Thomson said. “Our goal [as we grow] is not to lose sight of that.”
Foremost Podiatry is on 3390 East Jolly Road in Lansing, 517.882.8673, foremostpodiatry.com