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• posted: May 01, 2024
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Care,  Foot Conditions
• Podiatrist,  Fungal Infections,  Athlete's Foot

Athlete's foot is a common fungal infection that affects the skin on the feet, particularly between the toes. It's a condition that can cause discomfort and inconvenience, but with proper Read More

• posted: Apr. 08, 2024
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Care,  Foot Conditions
• Diabetic Foot Care,  Diabetic Foot

When you’re dealing with diabetes, you may understand that one of the most important things you can do is care for your feet. For individuals living with diabetes, proper foot Read More

• posted: Mar. 01, 2024
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Care,  Foot Conditions
• Heel Pain

Your heels are nature’s shock absorbers, providing a cushion for standing, walking, and running. If you’ve ever experienced heel pain, you already know how it can impact your life. The Read More

• posted: Feb. 29, 2024
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Care,  Conditions and Diseases,  diabetes,  Podiatry
• Diabetic Foot Care,  Diabetic Foot,  Infection,  Neuropathy,  Ulcers,  Calluses,  Impaired Circulation

Seven doctors of podiatry see patients daily at the Kansas City Foot & Ankle and the Heel Pain Center in Kansas City and Lee's Summit, MO, for diabetic footcare. Our Read More

• posted: Jan. 07, 2024
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Care
• Foot Injury,  Foot and Ankle Injuries,  Ankle Injury

As an athlete, you know how critical it is to stay at the top of your game and remain in optimal physical shape. Your feet and ankles are the foundation Read More

• posted: Jan. 01, 2024
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Care
• Custom Orthotics,  Orthotics

Do you have foot problems? Do your feet hurt all the time? If so, you need to discover the benefits of orthotics. This common treatment, available from your podiatrist, can Read More

• posted: Dec. 07, 2023
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Care,  Foot Conditions
• Diabetic Foot Care,  Diabetic Foot

Diabetes, a condition affecting how your body uses sugar, impacts various organs, including your feet. High blood sugar can lead to nerve damage (neuropathy) and poor circulation, increasing the risk Read More

• posted: Dec. 01, 2023
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Care
• Foot Care,  Foot Injury

If you experience a foot injury, it can dramatically impact your quality of life. Depending on the injury, foot injuries can lead to loss of mobility, inability to drive, lost Read More

• posted: Nov. 07, 2023
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Care
• Podiatrist

A podiatrist is a specialized medical professional devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, and care of conditions related to the feet, ankles, and lower extremities. Their expertise encompasses many issues, from Read More

• posted: Nov. 01, 2023
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Care
• Orthotics

Orthotics are custom-made shoe inserts or insoles designed to support and correct irregularities in foot function. They aim to alleviate various foot and ankle conditions, providing relief and improved mobility. Read More

• posted: Oct. 01, 2023
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Care
• Diabetic Foot Care,  Diabetic Foot

When you’re dealing with diabetes, it’s important that you’re getting all the care that you need to ensure every part of your body. One big issue is making sure that Read More

• posted: Aug. 01, 2023
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Care,  Foot Conditions
• Foot Care,  Foot Health,  Plantar Warts,  Fungal Infections,  Flat Feet,  Gait Issues

When you think about taking care of your child, you may not be thinking about taking care of your child’s feet. The truth is, foot health for children is important, Read More

• posted: Jul. 01, 2023
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Care
• Diabetic Foot Care,  Diabetic Foot

Diabetes is a serious disease, affecting many of the major systems of your body, including your immune, circulatory, and nervous systems. The effects of diabetes are especially evident in your Read More

• posted: Jun. 01, 2023
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Care
• Foot Care

Running and staying active are healthy choices for your body and mind. The health of your feet is very important if you want to stay active. Your podiatrist can help Read More

• posted: May 12, 2023
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Care
• Foot Injuries,  Ankle Injuries

No matter your age, everyone is prone to dealing with a foot or ankle injury at some point in their lives. Whether you have a child who is active in Read More

• posted: Apr. 12, 2023
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Care
• Custom Orthotics,  Foot Pain

When you’re dealing with foot pain, it can affect other areas of your body. It can also be hard to do normal tasks like walking. You might find that you Read More