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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Treat Neuroma | Stop Ball of Foot Pain | Morton's Neuroma Have you been told you have a neuroma, a growth on your nerve or that your nerve is inflammed? In three simple steps you could again be pain free... -
Walking | Gait Analysis | My Feet Hurt | Walking Utah I am unable to walk today due to my foot pain. Dr Gibson discusses reasons for your pain, why you are unable to walk and what could be the cause. -
I Hurt My Foot | Ankle Pain | Why I Hurt | American Fork Podiatry So you hurt your foot. What can you do at home and when should you be seen by a physician in this injury? Dr Gibson discusses what you should do if you have been injured. -
Peripheral Neuropathy | Toxic Vitamin B6 | Improvement of Symptoms Often lack of vitamins can cause peripheral neuropathy or numbness of the feet, but in one vitamin (Vitamin B6) high amounts can be toxic to the nerves. -
Anatomy of Orthotic | Arch Support | Shoe Insert | Gel Pad What makes a good orthotic? How does it differ from a shoe insert, gel pad or arch support? Is an orthotic truly better? -
Causes | Hammertoes | Genetics | Biomechanics | Poor Shoes Your toes are curling or buckling and you want to know why the hammertoes are developing. The multiple causes of hammertoes are discussed here. -
Dr Gibson's Family | Gibson Family Dr Gibson absolutely loves podiatry and helping people with their foot or ankle complaints, but his greatest joy is still with his family. -
Utah Diabetes | Diabetic Foot | Complications | Protect Dr. Gibson strives to help people understand how to care for the diabetic foot. Protection is the key, and he educates you on how this is possible. -
Sports Injury Information Videos Sports injuries can be a problem. These videos can help you better understand your condition. -
Wound Management Video Library Wounds can be a huge problem. Learn more about your options through this video library. -
Diabetes And Your Feet Videos Education videos with information on diabetes and your feet. -
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General Podiatry Videos Education videos on general foot and ankle complaints with valuable information for you. -
Heel Pain Video Library Heel pain is commonly encountered. View videos on heel pain to give you additional information. -
Bunion Treatment | Surgery | Relieve Pain Your bunion pain now interferes with your life. It has come time to undergo surgery and you are wondering what the options are. Surgery can be done in multiple ways and may allow you to be semi-active even in the recovery period. -
Bunion Treatment | Conservative | Padding | Splints So you have a bunion. What treatment options are there besides surgery? When will these treatments not work? -
When Your Doctor Hurts His Foot | Fracture | Pain | Injury You commonly go to the doctor for injuries or illnesses, but have you ever wondered how your doctor would care for himself in the same situation. Dr Gibson broke his foot playinig soccer and is documenting the healing process to help you understand better... -
Exercise Shoe | Fitting Shoes | Running On a regular basis, we are asked to recommend a shoe by brand or even exact shoe by name. Although we are regularly looking for opportunities to educate people on the correct shoes for the particular activity, this question is notoriously difficulty to respond to. Just as every individual has feet that look and function differently, different shoes will fit and even function differently for different people. Therefore, instead of recommending a particular brand or shoe, Dr Gibson will provide the process for selecting a quality shoe:
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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.
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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.