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If you’ve been living with foot or ankle pain when you stand, walk, or run, your podiatrist might recommend custom orthotics for cushioning and support. You might be wondering what orthotics are and whether they’re worth the investment, especially considering that over-the-counter gel insoles are available in many pharmacies and big box stores. Here are some answers…

It’s the time of year when many of us are taking stock, contemplating what we’d like to change – or perhaps attract more of – in the coming 12 months. What about you? Have you made some new year’s resolutions, perhaps to create some of the good habits that increase health and wellness? Have you…

Over one quarter of the 206 bones in your body are located in your feet and ankles, and over one-half of those are in your toes. With little padding to protect those delicate bones from injury, it’s no wonder that a fractured toe is a common reason for patients to visit their podiatrist. Many people…

If your doctor has told you that you have an enchondroma, you might be feeling anxious, wondering what exactly is this and whether anything can be done to manage your condition. The good news is that enchondroma is common, treatable, and not dangerous in and of itself. Enchondroma (pronounced en-kon-DRO-ma) is a type of benign,…

Are you still making your way through your holiday gift list? Is there a “hard-to-buy-for” name on it? We’re here with some ideas that will please even the most challenging friend or family member! Everyone loves a gift that makes feet feel comfortable and pampered. Here are five great suggestions from Stavros O. Alexopoulos, DPM: You…

Have you been diagnosed with diabetes, or has your doctor told you that you are at risk of this illness? If so, your foot health is at risk. What Is Diabetes? There is a small gland in your body called the pancreas. It is responsible for the production of the hormone insulin, which is essential…

Have you scheduled a visit to the My Chicago Foot Expert: Stavros Alexopoulos, DPM office? Is it your first visit with a foot doctor? No need to worry! A podiatrist like Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos is a medical specialist who often sees new patients and who will bring years of education and experience to your visit. You can be…

Have you heard of orthotics? These are custom-made shoe inserts, prescribed and created for you by a board-certified podiatrist. They slip into your shoes to improve foot movement and increase comfort, stability, and mobility. Numerous scientific studies have proven that orthotic devices are useful in helping children, adolescents, and adults by decreasing foot pain and improving…

Have you ever heard the words pronation and supination? These terms refer to the inward and outward movements of the foot and ankle when walking or running. Pronation is the foot’s inward roll as it makes contact with the ground. Supination is the opposite: the outward roll that occurs when you lift your foot to take a step….

How much do you know about diabetes? Diabetes is an illness that occurs when the pancreas, the gland in your body that is responsible for the production of the hormone insulin, fails in part or in full. Insulin is critical to your body’s ability to regulate levels of glucose in the blood. When the pancreas in healthy,…