The average person takes approximately 10,000 steps per day, which can add up to more than 3 million steps per year. Each step can place 2-3 times the force of your body weight on your feet. You rely on your feet and ankles, so it's important to keep them healthy and pain-free. If you have a foot or ankle problem, make an appointment with a foot and ankle specialist at Independence Health System Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.
Foot & ankle specialists focus on treatment of acute and chronic conditions of the foot and ankle such as: