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  • Flying feet equals swollen feet

    posted: May 30, 2016.

    Flying can take its toll on one’s legs. Long lines in the airport has been trending in the news recently. Wear your most comfortable and supportive shoes.  Flip-flops may be Read more
  • Trampoline ankle

    posted: Apr. 25, 2016.

    “Trampoline ankle” most often occurs when two or more people are jumping on a trampoline together. When two people are bouncing out of sync, such that one person is falling while Read more
  • Nerve Problems in Feet

    posted: Mar. 20, 2016.

    Do you have tingling in your feet? Does it feel like you are stepping on pins and needles? Any sharp pains or numbness in your toes? These can be symptoms of Read more
  • Basketball shoes

    posted: Feb. 03, 2016.

    Most NBA players have a relationship with a footwear brand. The simplest agreement is known as a merch deal – short for merchandise – where a brand will agree to send Read more
  • Black toenail

    posted: Jan. 18, 2016.

    The most common cause of black toenails among runners is bruising (bleeding) under the nail. Repetitive trauma of the shoe bumping the toenail can also cause the nail to thicken. If Read more
  • Are Ballet Foot Stretchers Safe?

    posted: Dec. 20, 2015.

    Are Ballet Foot Stretchers Safe? Foot stretchers for ballet dancers promise to improve flexibility by holding the top of the foot in an extreme pointe (downward flexed position). Be careful with any Read more
  • Funny diagnoses

    posted: Nov. 01, 2015.

    Last month, the entire country switched to a new medical diagnosis system. There are now over 68,000 codes, and some are pretty bizarre. Bitten by sea lion – W56.11XA Walked into lamppost Read more
  • Corn on foot

    posted: Oct. 11, 2015.

    According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, harvest season for corn in Illinois is in October. About 10 million acres of corn are harvested annually from the "Prairie State". The corns Read more
  • Chuck Taylor All Stars

    posted: Sep. 07, 2015.

    In 1917, Converse Rubber Shoe Company designed a high-top canvas shoe called the ALL STAR. A few years later, a basketball player and shoe salesman by the name of Charles Read more
  • Our summer car show

    posted: Aug. 27, 2015.

    There is a car show outside my office each Monday evening from Memorial Day through Labor Day. This convergence of classic cars, muscle cars and hot rods provides hours of Read more
  • Feet cause knee pain?

    posted: Jul. 30, 2015.

    "Foot pain is common in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA)" is the conclusion of a new study published in Arthritis Care and Research.   Caveat emptor (Latin term that means "buyer beware").   Some Read more
  • Foot odor

    posted: Jun. 28, 2015.

    The main cause of foot odor (smelly feet) is germs that produce bad-smelling substances. Moisture creates the environment that fosters bacterial and fungal growth. The foot is prone to moisture Read more
  • Discoloration from nail polish

    posted: May 03, 2015.

    Nail polish can cause discoloration. Some colors (pigments) can penetrate the nail, especially darker polishes. Also, “nail hardeners” such as formalin and dimethyl urea can cause yellowing when it reacts with Read more
  • Stilettos

    posted: Apr. 19, 2015.

    "People say they're bad for the feet but they're good for the mind. What's more important?" To give the optical illusion of a longer and slimmer leg, the stiletto heel was created. Read more
  • Broken toe

    posted: Mar. 19, 2015.

    Accidents happen...and even small toes can hurt a lot. Bumping a toe against a bedpost, leg of a table, or luggage left in the middle of the floor are probably Read more
  • Apply ice or heat?

    posted: Feb. 02, 2015.

    This is a common question from patients trying to recover from an injury.  Ice packs constrict blood vessels to reduce bleeding and swelling. Cold also reduces the nerve responses of Read more

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