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The Best Cycling Clubs in Chicago
Are you a proud Chicagoan looking to pedal your way through the city’s vibrant neighborhoods and scenic routes? Look no further! Chicago is home to an array of incredible cycling clubs that cater to riders of all ages and skill levels.
Continue readingUsing & Caring for Orthotics
Orthotics are prescription devices that fit inside your shoes to provide support and stabilization in key areas. Orthotics can change the amount of force your foot feels with each step or alter the location of the pressure. Prescription orthotics incorporate neurofeedback that can train your brain to make corrective movements as you walk, improving a […]
Continue readingSigns & Symptoms of Foot Drop
When you walk, you naturally perform a movement known as dorsiflexion in which you lift the top part of your foot upward to take a step. This movement is a crucial part of walking properly and staying balanced. If you can’t perform this movement properly, you may suffer from a condition known as foot drop […]
Continue readingHow Wearing Foot & Ankle Braces Helps
Though it’s crucial to keep your feet and ankles in good condition to enjoy comfortable movement and a good range of motion, this isn’t as easy as it seems. Foot and ankle injuries are incredibly common. Each year, over 53,000 foot injuries lead to missed days at work. Ankle sprains alone affect seven in every […]
Continue readingAlcohol 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 […]
Continue readingProlotherapy Therapy for Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles tendonitis is a common and often debilitating condition that affects athletes and active individuals of all ages. The pain and discomfort associated with this condition can significantly impact performance and affect the ability to do even the most mundane tasks. While traditional treatments for Achilles tendonitis have shown mixed results, a promising alternative therapy […]
Continue readingBenefits of Working with a Sports Medicine Podiatrist
Whether you’re a professional athlete, a weekend warrior, or someone who simply enjoys staying active, taking care of your feet and lower limbs is crucial for improving performance and preventing injuries. If you’re concerned about a sports-related foot and ankle condition, a sports medicine podiatrist can be your trusted ally. These highly trained healthcare professionals […]
Continue readingFoot Conditions That Cause Heel Pain
Foot pain can be a distressing and debilitating condition that affects people of all ages and lifestyles, from athletes pushing their limits to someone leading a more sedentary lifestyle. In this article, we shed light on the top five causes of heel pain, including the common symptoms and a range of treatment options, such as […]
Continue readingFirst Podiatry Appointment: What to Expect
Giving your feet the same level of attention and care as you do the rest of your body is essential. After all, they’re crucial to your quality of life, especially if you’re an athlete. Just as you visit a cardiologist for your heart health, seeing a podiatrist for your foot care needs is also important. […]
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 […]
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