Educational Information For You
"I don't want the peace that brings understanding, I want the understanding that brings peace." - Helen Keller
Dr. Gibson has always felt that "greater understanding of your condition will lead to more personal responsibility for the healing process and help you return to normal activities more quickly." So how can we help you return to the activities you love?
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Neurogenx Finally an option to both treat and improve Neuropathy. A description of Neuorogenx- an advanced electroanalgesic medical device that has been used to improve Peripheral Neuropathy in over 87% of patients treated. As the first carrier of this treatment in Utah, we are happy to answer any questions you may have about this technology. -
Why Gait Analysis is Valuable to You Unlike standing on a platform at the store that reads the pressure areas of your foot to provide an insert or even unlike the “specialized” evaluation at a running store to place you in a motion control or neutral shoe, gait analysis is a much more specialized process. -
Severe Pes Planovalgus - F Quad Foot Type | Over Pronation Foot Type Are your feet flat? Do you over pronate? Severe Pes Planovalgus is a foot condition that can be evaluated and treated to improve foot function and stop pain -
Abductovarus Forefoot - E Quad Foot Type | Runway Model Foot Type Do you over pronate? Do you walk like a runway model? Abductovarus Forefoot is a foot condition that can be evaluated and treated to improve function and pain -
Neutral Foot - C Quad Foot Type | Gunslinger Foot Type Do you walk like a gunslinger? Do you have a "duck" walk? Neutral Foot is a foot condition that can be evaluated and treated to improve function and stop pain -
Mild Pes Planus - B Quad Foot Type | Pigeon Toed Are you pigeon toed? Do you feet turn in as you walk? Mild Pes Planus is a foot condition that can be evaluated and treated to improve function and stop pain -
Severe Pes Cavus - A Quad Type | Chandelier Shaker | Tight Rope Walker Do you have high arched feet? Do your arches hurt? Severe Pes Cavus is a foot condition that can be evaluated and treated to improve function and stop pain -
When to See the Doctor It can be tricky sometimes to know if what you're experiencing requires a trip to the podiatrist. Here's some guidelines to help you decide. -
Moderate Pes Planus - D Quad Foot Type | Fred Flinstone Foot Type Are your feet flat? Do you over pronate? Moderate Pes Planus is a flat foot condition that can be evaluated and treated to improve foot function and stop pain -
Sesamoiditis Pain in the big toe or pain when walking or running in the joint of the big toe can be sesamoiditis. Injury to the small sesamoids of the foot can be a problem -
Treatment for Dry Skin Dry feet are a common problem, especially in a dry, high elevation location like Utah. There are several options to treat dry feet and a few things you should know about how NOT to treat dry feet. -
When Should an Athlete Replace Shoes? While there are many factors that affect shoe wear, there are some things everyone can do that can slow down the process. -
When does a child need custom pediatric orthotics? For some people, orthotics are a luxury to improve slight misalignments. For others, they are essential medical products that restore functionality. -
Ankle Sprain | Sports Injury | Pain | Twisted Ankle You "twisted your ankle" or tripped and fell and now your ankle hurts. Even simple walking is painful. The most common injury is an ankle sprain. Is This It? -
Common Soccer Injuries | Ankle Sprain | Foot Injury | Sports In the growing sport of soccer, there is a high incidence of injury. What are these common injuries? We discuss some of these injuries and treatment options. -
Chronic Ankle Laxity Stretches and strengthening to reduce chronic ankle laxity
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Mountain West Foot & Ankle Institute is located in American Fork, Utah. It serves Utah County communities including Alpine, Highland, Lehi, Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, Cedar Hills, Pleasant Grove, Lindon, Orem, Provo and Springville.