Learning Center
Foot, Ankle & Leg Conditions We Treat
Education, diagnosis, treatment, procedures, products, and follow-up care under one roof.
The Wigley Feet Learning Center helps patients understand common foot, ankle, diabetic, wound, vascular, nerve, skin, nail, and lower-extremity concerns. Use this guide to learn about symptoms, treatment options, and the right Wigley Feet service for your needs.
This guide is educational and does not provide a diagnosis. If you have severe pain, infection, open wounds, drainage, discoloration, sudden swelling, or a medical emergency, call 911 or seek urgent medical care.
How to Use the Learning Center
Start by finding the condition or concern that sounds closest to what you are experiencing. Each topic will direct you to the right Wigley Feet service, whether that is podiatry care, diabetic shoes, wound care, vascular evaluation, the Surgical Suite, Julia's Touch Med Spa, The Wigley Feet Store, or insurance/self-pay information.
New to podiatry? Start with What Is Podiatry? to understand what a podiatrist does and how Dr. Wigley can help.
Find Your Condition
Heel Pain / Plantar Fasciitis
Pain under the heel or arch, often worse with first steps in the morning or after standing.
Common signs: Sharp morning heel pain, arch aching, pain after rest
Best starting point: Podiatry evaluation
Bunions
A painful bump near the big toe joint that can worsen over time and make shoes uncomfortable.
Common signs: Bump at big toe, pain in shoes, toe drifting
Best starting point: Bunion consultation
Tailor's Bunion (Bunionette)
A painful bony bump at the base of the little toe, on the outside of the foot, often aggravated by narrow shoes.
Common signs: Bump at little toe, outside-of-foot pain, shoe irritation
Best starting point: Bunion consultation
Hammertoes
Bent or contracted toes that may cause rubbing, corns, pain, or shoe irritation.
Common signs: Bent toes, corns, rubbing, shoe pain
Best starting point: Podiatry or surgical consultation
Ingrown Toenails
Painful nail edges that may become red, swollen, infected, or recurrent.
Common signs: Painful nail edge, redness, swelling, drainage
Best starting point: Podiatry visit
Fungal Toenails
Thick, discolored, brittle, or lifted toenails that may be caused by fungal infection.
Common signs: Thick, yellow, brittle, or lifting nails
Best starting point: Podiatry evaluation
Diabetic Foot Care
Routine and high-risk foot care for patients with diabetes, neuropathy, calluses, wounds, or circulation concerns.
Common signs: Numbness, slow-healing sores, calluses, color changes
Best starting point: Diabetic foot evaluation
Diabetic Shoes
Therapeutic diabetic shoes and inserts for eligible patients, handled in-house through Wigley Feet's Dia-Foot vendorship.
Common signs: Diabetes with foot risk, pressure, or prior ulcers
Best starting point: Diabetic Shoes appointment
Foot Ulcers / Wounds
Open sores or non-healing wounds that require prompt evaluation, especially with diabetes or poor circulation.
Common signs: Non-healing sore, drainage, redness, odor
Best starting point: Wound care appointment
Calluses and Corns
Thickened skin caused by pressure, friction, deformity, or shoe irritation.
Common signs: Thick skin, painful pressure spots, recurring corns
Best starting point: Podiatry evaluation
Flat Feet / Fallen Arches
Low arches that may contribute to foot fatigue, ankle pain, tendon strain, or difficulty with shoes.
Common signs: Arch fatigue, inner ankle pain, uneven shoe wear
Best starting point: Podiatry evaluation
Ankle Sprains and Instability
Pain, swelling, weakness, or repeated rolling of the ankle after injury or instability.
Common signs: Swelling, weakness, ankle giving way
Best starting point: Podiatry evaluation
Achilles Tendon Pain
Pain or tightness in the back of the heel or lower calf, often related to tendon irritation or overuse.
Common signs: Back-of-heel pain, calf tightness, weakness
Best starting point: Podiatry evaluation
Neuropathy / Numbness
Burning, tingling, numbness, or electric-like pain in the feet or toes.
Common signs: Burning, tingling, numbness, night pain
Best starting point: Nerve / podiatry evaluation
Neuroma Pain
Sharp, burning, or pebble-like pain in the ball of the foot, often between the toes.
Common signs: Forefoot burning, 'pebble' feeling, toe numbness
Best starting point: Podiatry evaluation
Nerve Pain, Neuropathy Symptoms & Neuromodulation
Burning, tingling, numbness, electric-like pain, neuroma pain, or chronic foot and ankle nerve pain may be related to peripheral nerve irritation or neuropathy symptoms. Wigley Feet evaluates qualifying patients for advanced treatment options, including peripheral nerve stimulation and neuromodulation when appropriate.
Common signs: Burning, tingling, electric pain, numbness, chronic nerve pain
Best starting point: Nerve Pain / Neuromodulation Consultation
Leg Swelling / Venous Insufficiency
Swelling, heaviness, skin changes, varicose veins, or aching that may be related to vein disease.
Common signs: Leg swelling, heaviness, varicose veins, aching
Best starting point: Vascular evaluation
Poor Circulation / PAD Concerns
Cold feet, discoloration, pain with walking, slow-healing wounds, or circulation concerns.
Common signs: Cold feet, discoloration, pain when walking
Best starting point: Vascular evaluation
Soft Tissue Masses / Lumps
Bumps, cysts, masses, or growths on the foot or ankle that may need evaluation or removal.
Common signs: A lump, cyst, or growth on the foot or ankle
Best starting point: Podiatry or surgical consultation
Skin Lesions / Warts
Painful, persistent, or changing skin lesions that may require treatment or biopsy.
Common signs: Persistent wart, changing or painful skin lesion
Best starting point: Podiatry evaluation
Nail Changes / Nail Biopsy Concerns
Dark streaks, changing color, thickening, lifting, bleeding, or unusual nail changes that may need evaluation.
Common signs: Dark streak, changing color, unusual nail changes
Best starting point: Podiatry evaluation
Foreign Body in Foot
Splinters, glass, metal, or other objects lodged in the foot that may require safe removal.
Common signs: Object stuck in foot, pain, signs of infection
Best starting point: Podiatry evaluation
Foot or Ankle Arthritis
Joint pain, stiffness, swelling, or reduced motion in the foot or ankle.
Common signs: Joint pain, stiffness, swelling, reduced motion
Best starting point: Podiatry evaluation
Metatarsalgia / Ball of Foot Pain
Pain under the ball of the foot related to pressure, inflammation, toe deformity, or nerve irritation.
Common signs: Burning or aching under the ball of the foot
Best starting point: Podiatry evaluation
Athlete's Foot / Skin Peeling
Itching, peeling, scaling, cracking, or rash on the feet that may be caused by fungal infection.
Common signs: Itching, peeling, scaling, cracking, rash
Best starting point: Podiatry evaluation
Medical Foot Care / Safe Pedicure Needs
Foot care for clients who want a safer, medically aware alternative to traditional nail salons.
Common signs: Want safe, medically aware foot & nail care
Best starting point: Julia's Touch Med Spa
Pediatric Flat Feet
Flat or low arches in children that may cause pain, fatigue, tripping, or shoe-fit problems.
Common signs: Very flat feet, foot fatigue, tripping, shoe wear
Best starting point: Pediatric foot & ankle evaluation
Pediatric Heel Pain / Sever's Disease
Growth-plate-related heel pain common in active children and teen athletes.
Common signs: Heel pain during or after sports, limping
Best starting point: Pediatric foot & ankle evaluation
Pediatric Ingrown Toenails
Painful, recurring ingrown toenails in children and teens, treated in a kid-friendly setting.
Common signs: Painful nail edge, redness, swelling, recurrence
Best starting point: Pediatric visit
Pediatric Warts
Plantar warts and skin lesions in children, evaluated and treated by age and comfort level.
Common signs: Painful or spreading wart, skin lesions
Best starting point: Pediatric evaluation
Pediatric Sports Injuries
Ankle sprains, Achilles pain, and overuse injuries in young athletes.
Common signs: Sports foot/ankle pain, sprains, overuse
Best starting point: Pediatric sports evaluation
Toe Walking / Gait Concerns
Toe walking, in-toeing, out-toeing, or unusual walking patterns in growing children.
Common signs: Toe walking, frequent tripping, abnormal gait
Best starting point: Pediatric gait evaluation
One Roof
Connected Care Under One Roof
Many foot and ankle problems overlap. A diabetic wound may require podiatry, vascular evaluation, diabetic shoes, offloading, wound care, insurance verification, and follow-up. Heel pain may require imaging, orthotics, injections, bracing, products, or surgical consultation. Wigley Feet connects these services through one coordinated care model.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Browse the conditions above or request an appointment and our team will help route you to the appropriate service.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about using the Wigley Feet Learning Center in North Miami Beach.
This page is for educational purposes only and does not provide a diagnosis or replace medical evaluation. Not every condition, service, product, procedure, or treatment option is appropriate for every patient. Final recommendations depend on examination, diagnosis, medical history, imaging, circulation status, procedural risk, insurance requirements, and physician judgment. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.