Foot Care
North Mississippi Medical Center offers specialized care for both acute and chronic foot problems, including plantar fasciitis, toenail issues, diabetic foot care and more.
Back on Your Feet
When it comes to caring for your feet, North Mississippi Medical Center is the place to go.
Foot Center
Physical therapists with North Mississippi Medical Center's Foot Center evaluate and treat foot pain, gait abnormalities and other issues affecting the kinetic chain. Located at Longtown Medical Park in Tupelo, our team is specially trained in both acute and chronic foot problems.
Diagnoses
- Plantar fasciitis
- Metatarsalgia
- Posterior tibialis tendonitis
- Peroneal tendonitis
- Charcot foot
- Morton's neuroma
- Semoiditis
- and many more
Evaluation
A typical evaluation includes:
- Identification of biomechanical deficits in association with neurological, orthopedic or sports-related injuries
- Range of motion and strength
- Subtalar neutral
- First ray position and flexibility
- Forefoot and rear foot positions
- Leg length discrepancy
- Posture and gait analysis
- Footwear
Orthotics
Orthotics are made using a biofoam box to make a mold of the foot or by using the new scanning device that make a 3D image of the foot.
Comprehensive foot assessment
Further diagnostic testing and treatment as recommended by the referring provider
Education on sizing of shoes
Education on the different types of shoes (neutral, stability, motion control
Fitting of the proper accommodative or biomechanical orthotic
Reduce painful conditions through proper modifications to orthotics
Exercise programs to restore function
Written instruction on proper wear time of orthotics and footwear
Preventive Foot Care
Our Preventive Foot Care team, located on the fourth floor of the NMMC-Tupelo East Tower, provides nail care and education for individuals at high risk for foot issues, including those with diabetes or peripheral neuropathy.
At each visit we perform sensation testing and check pedal pulses via Doppler ultrasound to ensure adequate blood flow to the feet.
Inspect your feet daily. If you have had prior problems, check them more frequently. If you see redness, swelling or feel increased warmth, stay off your feet. If this persists for 24 hours, check with your medical professional immediately.
Wash feet daily with soap and water, but do not soak. Check water temperature.
Dry feet thoroughly but gently (especially between toes) with a clean, soft towel
Rub feet with lotion every day, preferably after bathing
Wear soft, clean socks or stockings (preferably white, cotton socks)
Check socks for wet spots which may be a sign of irritation or a wound
Never go barefoot, even for a few steps! Wear recommended footwear
Shoes should be a thumb’s width longer than your longest toe with a wide toe box
Avoid shoes with open toes and open heels, unless otherwise recommended
Inspect shoes daily before wearing, feeling inside it with your hand
Don’t cut corns or calluses with knives or razor blades.
Avoid over-the-counter callus remover
After a foot sore heals, wear recommended footwear to avoid friction and shearing
Outpatient Rehabilitation
Our therapists develop a treatment plan to help you achieve your specific goals. Therapists use their experience and expertise along with the latest equipment to help you optimize recovery with therapy appointments that fit your schedule.
Outpatient Rehabilitation
Our therapists develop a treatment plan to help you achieve your specific goals. Therapists use their experience and expertise along with the latest equipment to help you optimize recovery with therapy appointments that fit your schedule.