• posted: Apr. 19, 2021
• Peoria Podiatrists,  Peoria Foot Doctors,  Foot Health,  Foot Care,  plantar fasciitis,  heel pain,  Achilles tendinitis

The heel is the largest bone in the foot, and pain occurring in either the front, back, or bottom of it can sometimes be debilitating. Foot abnormalities, wearing ill-fitting shoes, Read More

• posted: Apr. 12, 2021
• Diabetic Foot Care,  Peoria Podiatrists,  Peoria Foot Doctors,  Foot health,  Foot Care,  Diabetes and your feet

Wounds on the feet may be common for patients who are diabetic.  This may be a result of decreased sensitivity in the feet that can come from neuropathy. It may Read More

• posted: Apr. 05, 2021
• Peoria Podiatrists,  Peoria Foot Doctors,  Foot Health,  Foot Care,  ankle sprain,  sore ankle,  fractured ankle

Although ankle sprains may not be as serious as a broken ankle, they should be given immediate attention and care. An ankle sprain can lead to a significant amount of Read More

• posted: Mar. 15, 2021
• Peoria Podiatrists,  Peoria Foot Doctors,  healthy feet,  foot health,  foot care

Our feet are important in our everyday lives. The problem is that we tend to neglect them. When this becomes a habit, it can cause significant trouble. Ignoring foot problems Read More

• posted: Mar. 08, 2021
• Peoria Podiatrists,  Peoria Foot Doctors,  Foot Health,  Foot Care,  Toe Stretches,  Toe Exercises,  Foot injury prevention

When the feet are properly stretched, running and jumping activities may be easier and safer to perform. Painful injuries may be avoided if correct foot and ankle stretches are frequently Read More

• posted: Mar. 01, 2021
• Peoria Podiatrists,  Peoria Foot Doctors,  Foot Health,  Plantar Warts,  Foot Care,  Painful feet,  Warts

A painful and uncomfortable condition that is known as plantar warts will typically affect the heel of the foot. It appears as a small, thickened area with tiny black dots Read More

• posted: Feb. 15, 2021
• Peoria Podiatrists,  Peoria Foot Doctors,  Foot Health,  Foot Pain,  Broken Foot,  Broken Ankle

If you have a broken foot, you are aware of the severe pain that typically accompanies this condition. It may happen as a result of falling, or from enduring a Read More

• posted: Feb. 08, 2021
• Peoria Podiatrists,  foot health,  Peoria foot doctors,  obesity and foot health,  plantar fasciitis,  heel pain,  foot pain

Obesity may cause pain in the majority of the foot. This is caused by extra weight the feet endure while daily activities are being performed. Many patients who are overweight Read More

• posted: Feb. 02, 2021
• Peoria Podiatrists,  Peoria Foot Doctors,  running injuries,  injuries from running,  foot injuries from running,  ankle injuries from running

Overtraining and overusing the feet are the main causes of common running injuries. A number of these common injuries are caused by overrunning. Runner’s knee is a condition that is Read More

• posted: Jan. 19, 2021
• Peoria Podiatrists,  Peoria Foot Doctors,  Ingrown Toenail,  Painful toenails,  Ugly toenails

An ingrown toenail is a toenail that grows sideways into the nail bed, causing pain and swelling. Ingrown toenails can worsen and cause drainage, turning into a serious infection. Several factors Read More

• posted: Jan. 12, 2021
• Peoria Podiatrists,  Peoria Foot Doctors,  Elderly Foot Care,  Fall Prevention,  Foot Health,  Foot Care,  Senior Foot Issues

Research has shown that as the aging process occurs, falling may be an unnatural and common experience. Unpleasant conditions, which may include enduring a fracture, can happen from falling. It Read More

• posted: Dec. 14, 2020
• Peoria Podiatrists,  Peoria Foot Doctors,  cuboid syndrome,  pain on the side of the foot,  lateral foot pain

The most common cause for pain in the side of your foot is cuboid syndrome and it occurs when the cuboid, a small bone in the outer foot, is dislocated. Read More

• posted: Dec. 07, 2020
• Peoria Podiatrists,  Peoria Foot Doctors,  foot health,  foot care,  Foot injuries in athletes,  athlete foot injuries,  sports injuries to the foot

Athletes are known to have many foot and ankle complications. Some issues tend to affect the athletes of specific sports more than others. For example, “turf toe” is common among Read More

• posted: Dec. 01, 2020
• Peoria Podiatrists,  high heels,  risks wearing high heels,  foot issues wearing high heels,  Peoria foot doctors

There are many people who enjoy wearing high heels.  This type of shoe can enhance the appearance of the legs by making them look longer and thinner. Potential damage to Read More

• posted: Nov. 15, 2020
• Peoria Podiatrists,  Peoria Foot Doctors,  Pregnancy,  Pregnancy and foot health,  Pregnancy and foot care

There are numerous changes a woman’s body goes through while being pregnant,  The feet are often affected, and obvious differences can be noticed. These can include swelling, chronic aching, and Read More

• posted: Oct. 29, 2020
• Diabetic Foot Care,  Peoria Podiatrists,  Peoria Foot Doctors,  Foot Health,  Foot Care,  Diabetes

November is Diabetes Awareness month.  It is a time to bring attention to diabetes and its overall impact on one’s health. According the 2020 CDC report, there are 34.2 million Read More