Category Archives for Foot Conditions
Foot Care for Ballet Dancers
Ballet is a unique sport in that it’s both artistic and highly challenging from a physical standpoint. While participating in ballet can provide many health benefits, it can also greatly increase the risk of a foot injury. Dr. Schoene, Dr. Bever, and their associates have the experience and education to help you prevent and treat foot injuries […]
Continue readingHow a Sedentary Lifestyle Can Affect Your Feet
In this age of remote work and desk-bound jobs, it’s easy to neglect our physical health, especially our feet. But did you know that a sedentary lifestyle can wreak havoc on foot health? The good news is that by taking simple steps to prioritize your foot health, you can avoid discomfort and pain in your […]
Continue readingPitted Keratolysis: What Is It & How to Treat It?
Pitted keratolysis is a bacterial skin infection that affects the soles of your feet. Its characteristic skin pitting, odor, pain, and itching can make it debilitating, but with prompt diagnosis and the correct combination of treatments, it can be treated successfully. Our team at Gurnee Podiatry & Sports Medicine Associates will explain what pitted keratolysis […]
Continue readingAthlete’s Foot Treatment
Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection of the skin that affects your feet. It’s a common condition, particularly among athletes and those who regularly participate in physical activities that involve sweating or contact with communal surfaces, such as swimming pools, gyms, or locker rooms. Our team at Gurnee Podiatry & Sports Medicine Assoc. wants to […]
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