Seattle Podiatrist
Back In Balance: Fall Prevention Made Easy
As a Podiatrist and Board Certified Foot Surgeon, Dr. Berg sees patients with balance issues from neuropathy,stroke, ankle instability, or arthritis in their feet every, single day. These conditions significantly increase the chance of falling or near falling.
Do you have to touch or hold on to furniture or the wall while walking? Even if you have participated in fall prevention training before, if you still feel unsteady, there is more that can be done. Click here for a checklist that could indicate you have a balance problem that could be greatly improved.
Back In Balance is a long-term, fall prevention program that includes a prescription, custom-made, ankle-foot orthotic, and could include a strength training program. The orthotic fits easily into your shoe, providing stability and reducing the risk of falling 30%-60%. (The orthotics are constructed of a thin, but sturdy material. Pants will easily slide over them. Our patient left his pantlegs turned up so you could see the orthotics.)
Simple, velcro The brace fits easily Walking feels and becomes
fasteners into your shoe safer for you
The ankle-foot orthotic is covered by most insurance plans including Medicare. If you would like to reduce your risk of falling (or the fear of falling), call our office for an appointment at 206.368.7000 or request an appointment through our website.
About Our Practice
At the Foot and Ankle Center of Lake City, our priority is to deliver quality care to informed patients in a comfortable and convenient setting. We specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle.
Quality and Convenient Foot Care For The Whole Family
Our patients include infants, children, teenagers, adults and the geriatric population. We often see several members of a family, particularly when there are bio-mechanical conditions, (e.g. bunion, hammertoe) that present discomfort or dysfunction from generation to generation.
Dr. Berg is specially trained in the evaluation and care of a child's foot. If your child(ren) report pain in their foot or ankle when walking, running, during or after playing a sport, please call our office for an appointment.
Dr. Berg is known for his success in conservative wound care treatment at his office and at the Northwest Wound Care Center. When a surgical option is required, procedures may be performed in our on-site, Certified Surgical Center. Having your procedure done on-site offers close parking with easy access and a calm, familiar setting.
Informed Patients
Dr. Berg believes that informed patients are better prepared to make decisions regarding their health and well being.
- During your appointment, Dr. Berg will help you understand your foot condition and the options available for treatment.
- Visit our on-line library for a searchable glossary of foot health and foot care.
- Subscribe to our blog, an excellent way to learn how to keep your feet happy and healthy!
- Call Dr. Berg to speak at your service or professional group. 206.368.7000.
Centrally Located in Northeast Seattle
Our office is located in Lake City within 10 minutes of Shoreline, Kenmore, Juanita, Sandpoint, Meadowbrook, Wedgewood, Maple Leaf, Broadview, Greenwood, Northgate, and Pinehurst. Parking is free. For bus commuters, routes 41 and 243 stop right in front of our office at 26th & NE 125th.