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Our resource page offers simple ways to help you recover from your foot or ankle problem

Doctors Who Care:


When you step into our office you can feel there is a difference from our caring staff to our friendly doctors.  You know when you step into our office you are going to be treated with respect and our doctors talk to you like real people.

Dr. Henne is originally from Minnesota, super nice guy but very straightforward with your plan of care. Dr. McGowan is originally from New Jersey(so also very straightforward) and very caring and invested in her patient's treatment plan.  

Dr. Henne attended St. Mary's University in Minnesota and Dr. McGowan attended The Pennsylvania State University.  Both of these doctors met at The Des Moines Medical University in 1996, graduated in 2000 and went on to their surgical residency program in Pittsburg.  (Fun fact Dr. McGowan and Dr. Henne are not just partners at The Center for Ankle and Foot Care, but they are married to each other since 2000!)

Our podiatrists decided to make Central Florida their home after completing residency.  Over the last several years they have been very active in Lake County Florida Community .  They have raised all three of their daughters in Clermont, Florida and have given back to the community thru service, donating to local middle and high school sports programs and local organizations.  

 

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Dr. Henne & Dr. McGowan Explain:

Tim sm"We have 2 convenient locations, one in Clermont and the other in Leesburg, Florida.  We really do pride ourselves on being able to provide our patients with the highest level of care.  It means a lot for us to be able to do that. We live here and we want to be able to walk through Publix and see our happy patients walking through the grocery store. Or if we go out to eat and our server is a patient we take pride in knowing we helped get them back on their feet!  " 

michelesm"I 100 % agree with Dr. Henne working and living in the same community keeps us accountable on a much higher level. We treat teachers and some of our children's classmates and their parents and grandparents too.  Being active in the community keeps us grounded and connected to our patients! I love working and living in Central Florida and feel blessed to be part of the Lake County Community! " 

Dr. McGowan Explains How To Splint Your Toe For Ball Of Foot Pain

 

 

Foot pain diagnosed as capsulitis cane stop you in your tracks, making it difficult to walk with out pain.  If you have been diagnosed with capsulitis or pre-dislocation syndrome of a toe, this video can be very helpful to show you how to tape your toe down. Taping the toe down is a simple form of splinting the toe so the structures on the bottom of the continue to lift while walking.

Symptoms of capsulitis:

  • swelling under the 2nd toe usually, but can happen under another toe
  • pain walking barefoot on the ball of the foot under the toes
  • difficulty with some activities

Learn more about capsulitis here.

Dr. McGowan Gives 3 Tips To Help You With Your Plantar Fasciitis

 

If you have been diagnosed with Plantar Fasciitis you may want to watch our friendly reminders of 3 things you must do daily to help get rid of your Plantar Fasciitis.

Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis:

  • Pain on the bottom of the heel with first steps out of bed in the morning
  • Tenderness on foot when walking barefoot
  • Pain after standing for long periods of time on the heel

Learn more about Plantar Fasciitis Here

 

Have You Been Diagnosed With IPK Or Porokeratosis? Watch Video That Describes What This Is

 

Many patients come in with a painful lesion on the foot they they think is a wart, but when we see them it turns out to be an IPK or porokeratosis.  These can be painfu hard lesions pn the foot

Symptoms of an IPK:

  • tender spot on the bottom of the foot that has a callus looking area
  • pain when walking barefoot
  • feels like a rock or pebble is stuck in the foot

 

Do You Have An Ingrown Toenail?

 

This is one of our ingrown toenail videos that shows the procedure from start to finish.  If you have an ingrown toenail you should not delay treatment as infection is very common. 

Symptoms of Ingrown toenail:

  • Pain on one or both sides of the toenail
  • Redness and swelling of the toe
  • Drainage from the nail that is yellow or red

Learn more about Ingrown Toenails here

 

Dr. McGowan & Dr. Henne Discuss The Difference Between A Neuroma And Capsulitis

 

Patients often come to the office with the misdiagnosis of a neuroma.  They have shots and sometimes even surgery before getting a second opinion.  Watch the video to see if you have a neuroma or capsulitis.

Symptoms of a Neuroma:

  • Shooting type pains most commonly between the 4th and 5th toes
  • Numbness of one or 2 toes
  • Hurts worse when in tight shoes
  • Feels better walking barefoot

 

Custom Foot Orthotics Are Way More Precise

This technology allows our doctors to make sure your custom orthotics are perfect. The precision and customization possible with 3D printing and scanning technology has been a huge game changer in us helping your feet feel their best.

Reasons Some People Get Custom Orthotics:

  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Flat feet
  • Bunions
  • High Arches
  • Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
  • Peroneal Tendonitis
  • Hallux Limitus

Learn more about Custom Foot Orthotics here

Dr. McGowan's Tips For Getting A Pedicure

We see a lot of patients who have complications from a pedicure. This is not something you are supposed to survive but rather enjoy.  This video Dr. McGowan explains a couple red flags to avoid during a pedicure!

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