Move Better. Feel Better. Live Fuller.
Pain, numbness, stiffness, weakness, instability, or other problems can interfere with work, exercise, independence, family activities, and everyday life. Dr. Jengyu Lai starts by listening to what is bothering you and what you want to achieve.
- 28+ Years Clinical Experience
- Mayo Clinic Fellowship Training
- Foot, Ankle & Wound Expertise
- Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine
- Research & Academic Experience
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Explore the Conditions We Treat
You don't always need to know the diagnosis. Start with what is bothering you and explore some of the conditions we evaluate and treat.
Heel Pain
Heel and Plantar Fascia conditions
Plantar Fasciitis | Plantar Fasciosis | Bursitis | Heel Spurs | Achilles Insertional Pain
Explore Heel PainAnkle Pain & Instability
Injury, instability and tendon conditions
Ankle Sprains | Chronic Ankle Instability | Tendinitis | Tendinosis | Tendon Disorders | Peroneal Tendon Disorders | Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction | Muscle Weakness | Overuse Injuries
Explore Ankle Pain & InstabilitySkin & Nail Conditions
Skin, nail and pressure-related concerns
Fungal Infections | Ingrown Nails | Athlete's Foot | Skin Warts | Corns & Calluses | Cracked Skin | Skin Irritation
Explore Skin & Nail ConditionsNeuropathy & Nerve Conditions
Nerve-related pain, sensation and function
Peripheral Neuropathy | Diabetic Neuropathy | Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy | Nerve Entrapment | Nerve Compression | Weakness | Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome | Balance Problems
Explore Neuropathy & Nerve ConditionsDiabetic Foot & Wound Care
Prevention, wound management and healing
Diabetic Foot Ulcers | Pressure Injuries | Slow-Healing Wounds | Infection | Charcot Foot | Limb Preservation
Explore Diabetic Foot & Wound CareBone & Structural Deformities
Structural changes affecting comfort and function
Bunions | Hammertoes | Haglund's Deformity | Structural Deformities | Bone Spurs
Explore Bone & Structural DeformitiesArch, Alignment & Biomechanical Problems
Movement, alignment and mechanical function
Flat Feet | Fallen Arches | High Arches | Overpronation | Abnormal Loading | Gait & Biomechanical Problems | Fatigue & Weakness
Explore Alignment & Biomechanical ProblemsArthritis & Joint Pain
Pain, stiffness, inflammation and mobility
Osteoarthritis | Rheumatoid Arthritis | Psoriatic Arthritis | Gout | Joint Pain | Joint Stiffness | Chronic Inflammation | Limited Joint Mobility
Explore Arthritis & Joint PainNot Sure What's Causing Your Symptoms?
You don't need a diagnosis to get help. That's what the evaluation is for. If any of these sound familiar, schedule an evaluation.
Additional Areas of Care
Focused Care for Different Needs
Some health concerns benefit from a more focused approach based on life stage, persistent symptoms, mobility, or functional needs.
Women's Foot & Ankle Health
Specialized attention to foot and ankle concerns across different stages of a woman's life.
Explore Women's Foot & Ankle Health
Chronic Pain Management
Personalized care for persistent or recurring pain and complex symptoms that interfere with movement, function, and quality of life.
Explore Chronic Pain Management
Fall Prevention & Balance
Evaluate factors that may affect stability, mobility, confidence, and independence.
Explore Fall Prevention & BalanceYour Goals Help Guide Your Care
Look Beyond the Pain. Understand Why It Hurts.
Foot, ankle, and hand problems may be influenced by biomechanics, movement, previous injuries, nerve health, circulation, metabolic health, and other factors. Dr. Lai looks beyond where it hurts to understand what may be contributing to your symptoms and affecting your function.
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Listen
What are you experiencing and what do you want to achieve?
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Evaluate
What is happening and what may be contributing?
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Personalize
Which treatment options fit your condition and needs?
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Restore
Work toward better function and getting back to what matters.
Treatment Options
Personalized to Your Condition, Needs & Goals
Depending on your condition and evaluation, your care plan may include one or more treatment options:
Custom Orthotics & Biomechanics
Movement, alignment, and loading, plus custom support matched to your mechanics when appropriate.
Learn MoreLaser Therapy
Available when clinically appropriate as part of your plan.
Learn MoreRed-Light Therapy
An additional treatment technology considered when appropriate.
Learn MorePRP
Selected according to your condition and clinical needs.
Learn MoreLifestyle & Nutrition Support
When relevant to recovery, metabolic factors, or long-term function.
Learn MoreYour Specialist
Why Dr. Jengyu Lai?
Jengyu Lai, DPM, Founder, Rochester Clinic
Specialized Experience. Broader Perspective.
Dr. Lai brings more than 28 years of clinical experience across foot and ankle medicine, podiatric orthopedics, biomechanics, wound care, rehabilitation, research, and Lifestyle Medicine, along with advanced training in Functional and Regenerative Medicine.
His wealth of clinical knowledge, global perspective, and continued learning from leading health experts are matched by a caring, attentive approach to patients. A thoughtful listener, Dr. Lai looks beyond the diagnosis to understand movement, function, healing, contributing factors, and most importantly, what matters to each patient.
Patient Stories
Real Goals. Real Progress.
Hear what our patients say about their care and getting back to what matters.
Get care quickly, without waiting days for an appointment.
- The Challenge
- Called every office in Rochester and was told to wait days. In pain and needing answers, that wait wasn't acceptable.
- The Approach
- Rochester Clinic saw us the same day with a pleasant, compassionate visit. The doctor explained not only the reason for the issue but also recommended shoes, home therapy, and diet changes.
- The Progress
- A clear, personal plan to promote healing, not just a prescription and a pat on the back.
Find out whether the right foot was actually broken.
- The Challenge
- Came in believing the right foot was broken and needed a simple diagnosis.
- The Approach
- A thorough evaluation of the whole lower limb, not just the painful spot, revealed the right leg is longer than the left, a finding they'd never known.
- The Progress
- Quality service and advice that addressed the real cause, so a repeat visit for the wrong thing was avoided.
Get relief from a foot discomfort that kept interrupting daily life.
- The Challenge
- A PCP across town said it was just a callus, but the discomfort continued.
- The Approach
- A closer look turned up something small but real: a sliver had worked its way into the bottom of the foot.
- The Progress
- Found, removed, and solved. Sometimes even something very small can cause a lot of discomfort.
These are individual patient experiences. Your care and outcomes depend on your condition and needs.
Feel Like Yourself Again
Tell us what's holding you back and what better function would mean for your life. We'll listen, evaluate what's contributing, and build a plan around your goals.
Let's Start With an Evaluation.
Rochester Clinic · Rochester, MN