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Felipe Peterson

Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)

Dr. Felipe Peterson is a podiatrist practicing in St Petersburg, FL. Dr. Peterson is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot, ankle, and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Peterson diagnoses and treats conditions of the feet. The feet are key body parts that give a person stability, absorb shock, allow for walking and standing, and are necessary for overall well-being. So, the feet need expert care. Podiatrists specialize in surgery, wound care, sports medicine, diabetic care, and pediatrics.

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9 years Experience

Felipe Peterson

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Podiatrist

St Petersburg, FL
Barry University
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All About Bunions

What is a bunion? Here you are at the mall feeling good about yourself, just got paid, and cannot wait to go out to your favorite outlet mall and buy a brand-new pair of sandals...

Plantar Fibromas

According to the National Library of Medicine, plantar fibromatosis, or plantar fibroma, is a non-cancerous condition characterized by the excessive growth of fibrous connective...

Inversion Ankle Sprain Injury

The inversion ankle sprain is the single most common injury in all of the sports and athletic injuries universally. If you regularly watch sporting events, and an athlete is on...

Blood Clots and Venous Disease

Picture yourself gearing up in your swimsuit and getting ready to go to the beach since the Covid-19 pandemic has lifted. You have your cooler filled with your choice drinks,...

Peripheral Neuropathy

Ever wonder where that tingling, shooting, burning, even cramping type of pain shooting down your legs or even localized in your feet come from? Peripheral neuropathy is estimated...

Managing Hyperuricemia and Gout

Gout is an ancient and well-known disease that has been around for ages, historically known as the “Disease of Kings” due to its association with the consumption of creamy and...

Shock Wave Therapy for Chronic Pain

Do you have chronic foot, ankle, or lower leg pain? Have you failed conservative treatment options such as oral medications, orthotics, cortisone injections, braces, and other...

5 Most Frequent Reason Reasons for Athletic Injuries

There is nothing worse than dealing with a nagging athletic injury. Whether you are an elite athlete or a weekend warrior, the guiding principles of treatment and prevention of...

Can heel spurs be fixed with medications?

Not completely, if a patient has a higher uric acid they take allopurinol or uloric, This can, however, reduce the size of a bones for a potentially.

How long should you rest with a sprained ankle?

Depends on the severity but about 3-4 weeks

How long does it take for a cortisone shot to work on a heel spur?

It typically peaks at day 3 to 5 and can provide leave for several weeks or even several months, sometimes a second or third injection may be necessary, however, in order to target READ MORE

It typically peaks at day 3 to 5 and can provide leave for several weeks or even several months, sometimes a second or third injection may be necessary, however, in order to target the exact pinpoint spot.

Does a foot bunion need surgery?

The only way to structurally and physically correct a bunion deformity is to surgery, however there are other measures that can be taken if surgery is not desired, including bunion READ MORE

The only way to structurally and physically correct a bunion deformity is to surgery, however there are other measures that can be taken if surgery is not desired, including bunion splints and straps pads and other conservative treatment options are also an option for many patients but none of them will actually make the bunion go away.

Do you need surgery for a hammertoe?

You dont need it, but it would be the Ideal option to structurally fix the hammer to long-term

How can I straighten my hammer toes at home?

Massaging exercising of toes and a toe crest pad or toe straightener can help

What treatments are effective for ankle sprain?

Resting ice, immobilization and after inflammation, has subsided to do physical therapy

How long after toe surgery can I wear shoes?

Usually around four or six weeks is a typical timeframe

What does gout pain in the ankle feel like?

Severe harsh pain with Sensitivity to even a bed sheet being placed on Affected area

How soon after ankle surgery can I go to a gym?

Depending on how complicated the surgery was, i tell patients they can do upper body roughly 4 weeks, but lower extremity no less than 8 weeks, and after physical therapy.

How long is recovery from heel surgery?

Usually 4-6 weeks

How soon after ankle surgery can I drive?

Really depends if its the right or left foot and its bone or soft tissue surgery. Generally right foot bone surgery around 4-6 weeks

Will i always have a limp now

You shouldnt have a lot of factors there going on and depends and needle sensation is likely a nerve entrapment so unless the source of that treatment is diagnosed and proper resolve, READ MORE

You shouldnt have a lot of factors there going on and depends and needle sensation is likely a nerve entrapment so unless the source of that treatment is diagnosed and proper resolve, it is possible that this will go until it gets treated

How many days of rest should I have after ankle surgery?

Typically anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks

Can heel pain be fixed with medications?

Partly, stretching, icing and supportive therapy are also usually helpful.

Why does my ankle hurt when I walk?

Could be anything from the way youre walking, tendonitis or a joint problem. All are treatable, just have to come to right diagnosis.

Should I rest after a chiropractic adjustment?

I personally do not have too much experience with chiropractic adjustments for ankle pain, but if it is similar to physical therapy, then you would probably want to spend some READ MORE

I personally do not have too much experience with chiropractic adjustments for ankle pain, but if it is similar to physical therapy, then you would probably want to spend some time resting after the adjustment.