Did You Know? FFLC Offers In-Office Vascular Testing to Protect Your Legs and Feet

June 16 2025

When most people think about foot problems, they think of things like bunions, heel pain, or ingrown toenails. But did you know that your circulation plays a crucial role in your foot and leg health? At Family Foot and Leg Center (FFLC), we don’t just treat what’s on the surface—we go deeper. That’s why we offer in-office vascular testing to evaluate blood flow in your legs and feet.

Early detection of poor circulation could save you from future complications—and even limb loss.

 

🚨 Why Circulation Is So Important

Your circulatory system is responsible for delivering oxygen-rich blood to your tissues. When this flow is reduced—especially to your feet, which are the farthest from your heart—it can compromise your body’s ability to heal and fight infection.

Poor circulation, also known as Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), can sneak up on you. Many patients don’t even realize they have an issue until it has progressed.

Common Warning Signs of Poor Circulation Include:

* ⚠️ Numbness or tingling in the feet or toes
* ⚠️ Cold, pale, or discolored feet
* ⚠️ Cramping or fatigue while walking (especially in the calves)
* ⚠️ Wounds or ulcers that take a long time to heal
* ⚠️ Pain at rest in more advanced cases
* ⚠️ Increased risk of foot infections or amputation

If you’re diabetic, hypertensive, or have a history of smoking, your risk for vascular issues is even higher.

 

🩺 How FFLC Helps: In-Office Vascular Screening

At FFLC, our mission is preventative care with proactive solutions. With in-office non-invasive vascular testing, we can evaluate how well blood is flowing through your legs and feet—right here in our clinic, without the need for hospital referrals or long waits.

What Makes Our Vascular Testing So Valuable:

* ✅ Quick and painless testing using state-of-the-art diagnostic tools
* ✅ Real-time insights into your circulatory health
* ✅ Early identification of potential issues like PAD
* ✅ Customized treatment plans based on your unique needs
* ✅ Convenience and comfort—all under one roof

These vascular evaluations are especially crucial for patients with diabetes, chronic wounds, neuropathy, or prior vascular surgery.

Why Early Detection Saves Limbs—And Lives

Many people don’t associate foot problems with circulation until it’s too late. The reality is: up to 85% of diabetes-related amputations are preceded by a foot ulcer, often caused or worsened by poor blood flow. With early screening and proper care, most of these outcomes can be avoided.

You don’t have to wait for a serious problem to start taking your circulation seriously.

Whether you’re experiencing symptoms or just want peace of mind, vascular testing could be one of the most important steps you take for your long-term health.

 

Schedule Your Vascular Screening Today

You only get one pair of feet—take care of them with the expert help of our board-certified foot and ankle specialists.

Serving Southwest Florida Since 2005, Family Foot & Leg Center has 9 convenient locations throughout Collier, Lee, Charlotte, and Sarasota Counties. Offering pediatric to geriatric family care: Ingrown Toenails, Heel Pain, Bunions, Foot / Ankle Arthritis Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Foot / Ankle Surgery, Custom Orthotics, and Diabetic Wound Care. In office X-rays, ultrasounds, and minor surgical suite exam rooms. Practice powered by EMR and advanced technologies.

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