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Alcohol Sclerosing Injections for Morton’s Neuroma

Morton’s neuroma is a painful condition that impacts the nerves in the foot, specifically the area between the third and fourth toes. When the nerve gets irritated the nerve, scar tissue develops creating the actual “neuroma”. This can become painful and gets “caught” between the metatarsal heads and creating nerve pain that can have many […]

How to Prep Your Feet for Long Hours on Pointe

September 20th, 2021 Article published originally on PointeMagazine.com by Kyra Laubacher. Dr. Schoene discusses some tips and tricks that dancers can practice in order to best mitigate foot and heal pain when preparing to perform Pointe after the off-season. Ballet seasons are starting up again. But returning to long rehearsal days on pointe can be […]

What is a Medical Pedicure?

Pedicures can be a fun way to enjoy an afternoon with your best friends or spouse. You just sit back and let someone else soak, wash, scrub, and paint your feet as you sip a cocktail or read a magazine. While a pedicure at a salon or spa can be relaxing and fun, your feet […]

Is a Podiatrist Covered By Insurance?

Issues with your feet can include injuries such as a fractured toe, genetic problems such as hammertoe or bunions, or illnesses such as fungus or athlete’s foot. While some foot issues can be treated at home, others may require a visit to your family practitioner, while still others may require you to see a podiatrist. […]

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How Should Running Shoes Fit

Running Shoes & Fit TipsFor more than 28 years Dr. Lisa M. Schoene has been a certified athletic trainer and Sports Medicine Podiatrist and an expert running Podiatrist in the Chicago and Northern IL area Contact us Running shoes have many great features that make fitting most feet easy. Each running shoe company has a different […]

The Perfect Arch

The Perfect ArchDancers are always looking for ways to obtain that “perfect arch” Contact us What is the Perfect Arch in Pointe? Dancers are always looking for ways to obtain that “perfect arch”. Every foot is genetically designed differently and not everybody will be able to achieve that “perfect arch”. Stretching and flexibility exercises are […]

Pointe Readiness

Pointe ReadinessReadiness is individual to the dancer Contact us Starting Pointe Work Readiness is individual to the dancer. Generally, though, the most common age is between 11 and 13. Before age 11 or 12, children are less likely to be neurologically, structurally and mechanically capable of the concentration, proprioception (awareness of the body in space) […]

May – Calling All Runners & Walkers!!!

Walkers too… We are seeing injuries at our office! Come in to see us NOW! Warm-up and stretch: Many injuries occur as a result of not stretching properly. Stretch all your lower leg muscles specially your calf’s. Strength train; Hip & core exercises are very important. Part 1 exercise video Part 2 exercise video Be shoe smart: Wear proper-fitting socks […]

Working as a Sports Medicine Podiatrist at the Olympics

Featured in the AAPAM Newsletter 1996 I truly experienced more than I anticipated. As I have told my story countless times to my friends and patients, I realize each time what a spectacular event I witnessed and actively took part in. The Podiatrists were stationed at the main medical clinic, the “polyclinic” of the Olympic […]