Monday – Thursday: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Friday: 7:30 am – 12:00 pm Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Where are your primary offices?

Council Bluffs Office: 1 Edmundson Place Ste 500, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Omaha Office: 16221 Evans Plaza, Omaha, NE 68116

Where are your outpatient clinics?

Cass Health: 1501 E. 10 th St, Atlantic, IA. 50022 Clarinda Regional Health Center: 220 Essie Davison Drive, Clarinda, IA. 51632 Myrtue Medical Center: 1213 Garfield Avenue, Harlan, IA. 51537 Montgomery County Memorial Hospital: 2301 Eastern Avenue, Red Oak, IA. 51566

As a first-time patient, what do I need to do to make an appointment?

To request an appointment, either visit our appointments page , or call (712) 323-5333 for our Council Bluffs office or (402) 991-9958 for the Omaha office. To complete any required forms ahead of time, visit the “ Patient Portal ,” or, “ Patient Forms ,” sections of the website.

If I have any other questions, how can I contact Miller Orthopedic Specialists?

Council Bluffs: (712) 323-5333 Omaha: (402) 991-9958 Or go to the “ Contact Us ” section on the website to send us a message.

Summer Running Injuries

Don’t forget to take care of your feet during those summertime runs! Read the graphic below to learn how to prevent common running injuries. If you experience any heel pain, achilles tendon pain, ball of the foot pain or stress fracture/broken bones, make an appointment with one of our physicians or visit our Miller Orthopedic free sports injury clinic.

Click here to learn more about the foot and ankle injuries we treat.

$Prevent Foot & Ankle Running Injuries. Both long-distance runners and casual joggers can improve their performance by keeping their feet in top condition and taking steps to control foot problems common in runners, according to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. For runners, the feet and ankles are vulnerable to injury. Be on the alert for signs of foot problems that can slow you down if not treated properly. Heel pain- the most common complaint of foot pain is heel pain caused by inflammation of the ligament at holds up the arch, a condition known as plantar fasciitis. At the first sign of heel pain, do stretching exercises, wear sturdier shoes with arch supports, ice the foot and take anti-inflammatory medications. If the heel pain continues, visit a foot and ankle surgeon for further treatment. Ball of the foot pain- Pain in this area of the foot below the toes is often a neuroma (a pinched nerve between the toes) or inflammation of the joints where the toes meet the bones in your foot. It can cause pain, numbness, and burning in the area for runners. At the first sign of ball of foot pain, wear sturdier shoes with arch supports as overly flexible shoes are often the cause. Visit a foot and ankle surgeon. Often times, padding orthotics or injections are effective in relieving pain. Achilles tendon pain- Tendonitis can occur in the Achillies Tendon or other tendon areas of tjhe foot and ankle and serve as warning signs of overuse. Over-zealous training can cause tendonitis, especially among beginners who try to do too much too soon. At the first sign of tendon pain: Rest! Ice the foot, do some stretching exercises and take anti-inflammatory medications. If pain continues, visit a foot and ankle surgeon who can help with orthotics and physical therapy. Stress fractures/broken bones- "It can't be broken. I can walk on it!" Don't believe this common myth among runners about broken bones in the foot. Stress fractures can occur in the foot and be slow to show symptoms, such as swelling and pain. If you suspect a stress fracture: remember R.I.C.E- Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. If pain and swelling continue after three or four days of R.I.C.E., see a foot and ankle surgeon for an x-ray and proper diagnosis. Visit FootHealthFacts.org for more information on foot and ankle health information for runners.$

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