If you have pain in your heel, especially when you wake up in the morning, you may have plantar fasciitis. Before you go to a doctor, here are 5 things you can try at home to see if it relieves your pain.

If pain persists be sure to schedule an appointment with your doctor. To schedule an appointment with us visit www.prfootandankle.com or call (402) 751-0600 (no referral required)! 

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Dr. Waters and Dr. Lenertz, foot and ankle surgeons discuss the top five things you should know before you have foot or ankle surgery. This list will help prepare you for what you will feel, what you should have, how long you might be "down and out", who you'll see during the operation, and more!

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Dr. David Waters and Dr. Evan Lenertz discuss who is the right fit, and who is not for a total ankle replacement. 

Ankle replacements have come a long way and can be a life-changing procedure for the right candidate but there are some people who would just not qualify based on certain criteria. 

If you have pain in your ankle and are considering an ankle replacement as a potential solution you will want to be sure to listen to this episode before moving forward! 

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Michael and Sydney George opened their ranch, Down N Out Cattle Co. in 2011. Michael's unstable ankle was causing severe pain and making his physically demanding job very hard to do.

He suffered from weekly sprains, 12 out of 10 pain levels, and had to concentrate on walking to prevent from rolling his ankle. Dr. Waters and the team at Platte River Foot & Ankle Surgeons diagnosed him with an unstable ankle and found his ligaments were not as they should be and there was even a bone fragment that had detached from his ankle and was hanging onto a torn ligament.

At first, Michael was not happy with the thought of having to take time off work to have surgery and heal but in this episode he explains why he would do it all over again and would even do it sooner if he could go back.

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3D bunion surgeries/Lapiplasty procedures have been done for quite some time now. More recently, some companies have tried to coin the term and put big marketing dollars behind it via TV ads. 

In reality, this procedure is a great option for certain patients but is not the right treatment for everyone. Dr. Waters and Dr. Lenertz break down the facts including what this procedure is, who is the right candidate, and what some other alternatives could be. 

Always speak with a licensed podiatrist to determine what the best course of treatment is for you. 

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Dr. Evan Lenertz is a fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon at Platte River Foot & Ankle Surgeons in Gretna/Omaha, Nebraska. 

In this episode we learn about his upbringing in Nebraska, the type and amount of training he received to become a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and why he's one of the best options for your foot and ankle concerns. 

You can request an appointment with Dr. Lenertz by going to our website at the link below! 

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Total ankle replacements can be a great treatment option for some people with painful, arthritic ankles! 

You should expect about a full year of recovery until your pain and activity levels are back to "normal". In this episode, we go into depth about what exactly recovery looks like from a total ankle replacement. 

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Ashley Anderson has been a Physician Assistant with Platte River Foot & Ankle Surgeons for over 2 years now and we love her! 

Ashley isn't a medical doctor but she sees her own patients. So, what's the difference between a doctor and a Physician Assistant? Should you see Ashley Anderson at our clinic? 

The answers are all right here! 

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Crocs, dress shoes, flip flops, athletic shoes, and work boots - we dive into the best and worst options for your feet and give you specific brands to consider when purchasing new shoes!

While cheap flip flops are fine to take the trash out or go to the pool in, you don't want to wear them for hikes, to theme parks, or for everyday use. Instead of flip flops, try Birkenstocks with a back strap so you don't have to squeeze your toes to keep them on like these: https://www.birkenstock.com/us/milano-birko-flor-nubuck/milano-core-birkoflornubuck-0-eva-u_650.html

Other better sandal options include Chaco (https://www.chacos.com/US/en/womens-sandals/), Teva (https://www.teva.com/sandals/hurricane-xlt2/1019235.html?dwvar_1019235_color=BLK), Clarks (https://www.clarksusa.com/c/ATL-Trek-Sport/p/26170578), and Keen (https://www.keenfootwear.com/collections/mens-sandals/products/mens-newport-h2-monochrome-olive-drab)

Some better women's dress shoe options include: Clarks (https://www.clarksusa.com/c/ATL-Trek-Sport/p/26170578) and VAVAIA (https://www.vivaia.com/promotion/Bunions2-0115-5316.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=12749020986&utm_content=best%20shoes%20for%20women%20with%20bunions&gclid=Cj0KCQiAutyfBhCMARIsAMgcRJST48Dmy-gJ7szNBHGbn7jFo4jZv0qeEK6LRyNrqj2S_2CWxlbTkPEaAr04EALw_wcB)

For men, try to find a wider toe dress shoe as opposed to a pointy or skinny-toe shoe.

For both men and women's athletic shoes, we recommend Brooks (https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us)

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Ingrown toenails may seem like a small problem but they can actually cause major issues for your entire body! 

People of all ages (babies all the way to the elderly) can get an ingrown toenail and regardless of who you are, it's important to have a Podiatrist help you treat them. Leaving an ingrown toenail in the hands of anyone other than a foot and ankle expert can cause further pain, damage, and frustration. 

Send us a picture of your ingrown toenail and we may talk about it on an upcoming episode! 

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