Understanding Custom Foot Orthotics: What They Are and How They Help
Martha Holzworth DPM, ACFAS, ABPM At Stride Forward Podiatry, we believe that healthy feet are the foundation of an active, pain-free life. Whether you are dealing with heel pain, bunions, arthritis, diabetic foot concerns, or chronic fatigue in your feet and legs, custom functional orthotics can play a major role in improving comfort and function. […]
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) in Boca Raton | Stride Forward Podiatry
Foot and ankle pain can interfere with walking, working, and enjoying everyday life. If you’ve tried rest, physical therapy, or other conservative treatments without lasting relief, Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) may be an effective non-surgical option. At Stride Forward Podiatry in Boca Raton, Dr. Martha Holzworth offers advanced ESWT to help patients recover from chronic […]
Laser Therapy for Foot & Ankle Pain in Boca Raton | Stride Forward Podiatry
Laser therapy is an advanced, non-invasive treatment used to reduce pain, ease inflammation, and support healing in foot and ankle conditions. At Stride Forward Podiatry in Boca Raton, Dr. Martha Holzworth offers modern laser therapy to help patients recover faster—without surgery, injections, or downtime. This gentle therapy uses low-level light energy to stimulate the body’s […]
PRP for Foot and Ankle Pain in Boca Raton
At Stride Forward Podiatry in Boca Raton, Dr. Martha Holzworth offers advanced regenerative treatments such as Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) to help patients heal naturally and return to pain-free movement. PRP therapy uses your body’s own healing cells to reduce pain, repair tissue, and support recovery for a variety of foot and ankle conditions. What Is […]
Bump or Lump on the Bottom of Your Foot? Know the Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Finding a lump on the bottom of your foot can be alarming. Whether it feels like a small bump in the arch, a painful mass when walking, or a firm nodule under the skin, many patients worry about what it could mean. The reassuring news is that most lumps on the foot are benign (non-cancerous). […]
Antifungal Medical Pedicure: What to Expect
Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) is a common fungal infection of the skin of the feet. It often causes itching, peeling, scaling, redness, and cracking, especially between the toes and on the soles. It can be stubborn and tends to come back if the skin stays warm and damp. The antifungal medical pedicure is a supportive, […]
Hallux Rigidus & Big Toe Arthritis Treatment in Boca Raton: Non-Surgical and Minimally Invasive Options
If your big toe joint hurts when you walk, feels increasingly stiff, or has developed a painful bump on top of the joint, the problem may not be a bunion. You could have hallux rigidus, also known as arthritis of the big toe joint. At Stride Forward, we take a stepwise approach to treating big […]
Understanding Bunion Surgery: What to Expect and Recovery Tips
Bunion surgery can feel overwhelming, but understanding the process and recovery can make the experience much easier. Modern surgical techniques, especially minimally invasive bunion surgery, allow many patients to correct bunions with smaller incisions, faster recovery, and excellent outcomes. At Stride Forward Podiatry in Boca Raton, bunion surgery is performed using advanced minimally invasive techniques […]
Understanding Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery (MIS)
Bunion Correction via MIS 5 days Post-Op Bunions are one of the most common foot problems treated by foot and ankle specialists. If you have a painful bump at the base of your big toe, you may have heard about minimally invasive bunion surgery (MIS) — a modern surgical technique that corrects bunions using very […]
Onyfix®: A Non-Surgical Solution for Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails are a common and painful foot problem that can make walking, wearing shoes, and everyday activities uncomfortable. Many patients avoid treatment because they worry about surgery, needles, or long recovery times. At Stride Forward Podiatry, we offer Onyfix®, a modern, non-invasive treatment for ingrown toenails. Under the expert care of Dr. Martha Holzworth, […]