Foot and ankle pain is fairly common during childhood and adolescence, and is typically not anything to worry about. However, it is important for parents to understand what is common and what is not when it comes to the reason why their child is experiencing […]
Did you know the foot is broken up into three parts: forefoot, mid-foot and rear-foot. They consist of multiple joints, muscles, fat pads, and ligaments. Having healthy feet should be the top priority. Our feet are the most overused yet misunderstood parts of the body. It takes […]
Flat feet often result from a collapsed arch. When standing, the sole of your foot should not touch the ground completely. However, with a fallen arch, your foot rolls inwards causing your entire sole to touch, or come close to, touching the ground. The Issue with Flat […]
Is your foot pain keeping you from getting around or doing your daily activities? If so, it is important to consider if treatment by your podiatrist is needed immediately. If not, there are some helpful tips and techniques that may be worth trying, including the following: […]
Common foot and ankle injuries can be prevented if you are utilizing these helpful tips: Warm up before exercise. Many people tend to skip warming up before their run or work out, which can cause more harm than anything, especially to the feet and ankles. […]
Although most take it for granted, but your feet are the most important body part that allows you to stay active, this is why it is crucial to keep your feet healthy. The Foot and Ankle Specialists of Illinois are here to tell you how […]
With the cold, chilly winter season beginning, it is generally the time to be extra careful when playing sports or just taking a walk outside. Snow and ice are huge factors when it comes to winter related injuries as they can cause serious injuries to […]
Dealing with Athlete’s Foot is one of the more common foot problems anyone could deal with. This is a condition characterized by, redness, flaking or peeling skin on the feet, and itching. If untreated the problem can be more pronounced and could result in bleeding […]
Foot and ankle injuries are some of the most common musculoskeletal injuries, often affecting not only people who participate in various athletic activities, but people who don’t as well. Most Common Ankle Injuries Here are the most common ankle injuries and tips to help you […]
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