Foot & Ankle Center Of Illinois

Proactive Foot Care For Athletes
posted: Mar. 02, 2022.

Pounding pavement, intense box jumps, PR deadlifts…we couldn’t do the activities and exercise we love without healthy feet and ankles. Of course, feet and ankles are also prone to injury. Read more
Preventing Blisters on Your Feet
posted: Feb. 11, 2022.

A blister can be a real nuisance. It can make it uncomfortable to walk around, let alone try to go on your run. Fortunately, there are some simple things you Read more
Foot Fracture vs. Broken Bone
posted: Jan. 19, 2022.

The simple answer is that there is no difference between a fracture and a break. From shattered bones to hairline cracks, any damage done to the bones of the feet Read more
Ingrown Toenail Treatment Options
posted: Jan. 13, 2022.

Ingrown toenails can be extremely painful. Indeed, you may find yourself struggling simply to walk if you’re suffering from ingrown nails. Fortunately, ingrown nail treatment options are available. You can Read more
Arthritis and Your Feet
posted: Dec. 30, 2021.

Is the pain and stiffness you’re experiencing in your feet and ankles caused by arthritis? If arthritis is left untreated, it’s possible that your symptoms could become so severe that Read more
What To Do About My Sweaty Feet?
posted: Nov. 24, 2021.

Sweating occasionally is normal. It could be a particularly hot day or you could simply be hitting your workout hard. In these instances, sweating isn’t just normal, it’s expected; however, Read more
Splinters in Your Feet
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.

Getting splinters in the feet is fairly common. Of course, some people wonder if they can simply leave a splinter in their foot and let it work itself out. Others Read more
Finding Relief From Painful Bone Spurs
posted: Oct. 22, 2021.

Bone spurs may develop on your foot over time and cause severe pain. Recovering from this health issue requires a careful approach and a myriad of different treatments. Understanding each Read more
Tightness in the Achilles Tendon
posted: Oct. 15, 2021.

If you’re an active person, it’s important to be sure that you don’t overuse your muscles, which can cause injury. When you’re repeating certain motions like running or jumping up Read more
Signs of a Broken Toe
posted: Oct. 07, 2021.

A broken toe is one of the most common minor injuries that you can suffer. However, sometimes, it can prove difficult to tell whether or not you actually have a Read more
High Blood Pressure and Your Feet
posted: Sep. 24, 2021.

Whether you are concerned about high blood pressure or you already have been diagnosed with this chronic condition you may be surprised to hear that it can also impact your Read more
High Arches in Children
posted: Aug. 30, 2021.

When babies are born they are born with flat feet. Typically the arches of the feet don’t develop until children are 3-4 years old; however, sometimes the arches of the Read more
Finding the Right Treatment for Your Neuroma
posted: Aug. 18, 2021.

Are you experiencing a sharp, burning pain between your toes that gets worse when walking or standing? Do you notice tingling or numbness in the toes, or pain and swelling Read more
What Happens At a Podiatry Appointment?
posted: Aug. 05, 2021.

Your feet are an important part of your body and it’s important to do what you can to keep your feet feeling healthy and strong. A big part of keeping Read more
Picking the Right Shoes as You Get Older
posted: Jul. 28, 2021.

When was the last time you bought new shoes? When was the last time you threw out shoes that were old and worn out? We often keep shoes long past Read more
Why You Should See a Podiatrist for an Ingrown Toenail
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.

While minor aches and pains in your feet probably won’t have you rushing to the podiatrist’s office for care, certain seemingly innocuous foot problems might require a professional’s touch. Take Read more

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