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  • 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
  • My article was just published

    posted: Jan. 25, 2015.

    It’s time to get started on the New Year’s resolutions. For many, becoming healthier will necessitate surgery to repair a painful bunion or ingrown toenail. And for people taking blood Read more
  • Enjoy pregnancy without foot pain

    posted: Dec. 02, 2014.

    Many women report that their shoe size grew as a result of pregnancy. This increase in foot size and arch drop has been confirmed in medical studies and is most Read more
  • Cold toes

    posted: Nov. 09, 2014.

    As the temperature drops and winter approaches, just the phrase "polar vortex" can make a person shiver. However, those with Raynaud's phenomenon have to be especially careful. Named after French physician Read more
  • Does my child also have plantar fasciitis?

    posted: Oct. 03, 2014.

    The most common form of heel pain experienced by adults is plantar fasciitis, often referred to as heel spur syndrome.  This is due to inflammation of the plantar fascia that Read more

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