Author: Stavros O. Alexopoulos, DPM

After months of wool socks and insulated boots, summer sandals are one of summer’s most-enjoyed delights. It feels great to wear those lightweight shoes and allow toes and feet to breathe. Unfortunately, they’re also footwear that comes with some drawbacks. The risk of illness and injury increases when you’re wearing sandals, but those risks can…

Have you ever heard of capsulitis? It’s a common cause of foot pain. Soft tissues, including tendons and ligaments, surround the joints throughout your body. These soft tissues form a sort of “capsule” around the joint and facilitate its function. When the ligaments in the capsule become irritated, they become inflamed, and a painful condition…

American men and women enjoy social and political equality, but that doesn’t mean they share the same physiology. Although the bodies of men and women are primarily the same, biological and environmental differences lead to different health issues, even in the feet and ankles. Here are some examples: Women are more likely than men to…

Have you heard over the years that men have a tendency to underestimate the seriousness of their symptoms and procrastinate a visit to the doctor? Studies show this to be true. Statistics show that men are more likely than women to live with discomfort or to experience complications of an illness that could have been…

It’s very common for patients at our office to need help walking after a foot and ankle injury or while recovering from foot and ankle surgery. Made of wood or aluminum and provided by a foot doctor like Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos, crutches are a stabilizing tool that help you move around when you are not…

Your feet are among nature’s most complex structures. They are comprised of many small parts, all working together in perfect harmony to allow you to stand upright, walk, and run free from pain. How much do you know about the anatomy of your feet? Here are some interesting facts for you from Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos:…

Winter’s gone and spring is in full swing, which means that many families are preparing for a summer vacation. Whether you’re heading out for a relaxing week at the beach, or an adventure-filled getaway, illness or injury to your feet or ankles can ruin your good time. It’s important to take steps to prevent foot…

May is Arthritis Awareness Month. How much do you know about arthritis? Here are some facts from Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos: Many people believe that “arthritis” is a diagnosis that refers to a single condition. In fact, arthritis is a medical term that refers to chronic joint inflammation. There are over 100 conditions that fall under…

“Sitting is the new smoking!” It sounds cute, right? But there’s nothing cute about the sentiment it coveys: that a sedentary lifestyle is bad for your health. In fact, people who sit at work all day and relax on the couch all evening are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease and other life-threatening illnesses, much…

Ankle sprains are a common injury, and one of the most frequent reasons that patients come to Stavros O. Alexopoulos, DPM for help. Common causes of sprained ankles include tripping, falling, and athletic injuries. A sprained ankle occurs when the ligaments that support the joint are stretched or torn. This typically occurs on the outside of the…