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Is a trek down the Magnificent Mile part of your holiday traditions? If you love to shop, walking along Michigan Avenue in Chicago is a treat for the eyes – and a threat to your pocketbook! The variety of shops, all decked out for the festive season, make a fun walk whether you have gifts…

It’s that time of year again when block buster movies and cold temperatures collide. You may be yearning to see The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug or Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, but taking a hot shower, cranking up the heat, and warming your toes by the fire might be more appealing than leaving the house. Don’t give…

When women like actor Julianne Moore or model Kate Moss hit the red carpet, their feet are on display – and subject to the same scrutiny as their designer clothing. It’s not uncommon to see them standing in towering heels or strappy sandals, revealing crooked, cramped toes that look downright painful. Every woman would like…

What are orthotics? The word comes from the Greek meaning to straighten or align. Orthotic devices are custom-made inserts that fit into your shoes to comfort and support your feet. Because they are custom-made, they are specifically designed to treat your diagnosed condition and to fit only your feet. Over-the-counter shoe inserts available at retail stores…

Well-fitting athletic shoes are a must for every sport – well, maybe not swimming! Stavros O. Alexopoulos, DPM, board certified podiatrist, knows how important it is to choose shoes for sports carefully based on the child’s foot and the needs of each activity. Inflexible, poorly shaped shoes and those that don’t fit well restrict natural movement…

Does the heel area of your foot hurt? Is it worst when you first get up in the morning, or does the pain increase during the day? Heel pain may not be a symptom of a serious condition but the pain often interferes with your normal day-to-day activity and can prevent you from exercising. Identifying the Cause…

Every day in our Chicago office we see patients of all ages, both women and men, who come seeking relief from bunion. A bunion is a bump that forms of the joint of the big toe when the tissue or bone of this toe is pushed up against the next toe. This painful pressure is caused by genetics…

Do you have flat feet? You can find out by wetting your feet and standing on a concrete sidewalk or other surface that will show a footprint. If you can see the shape of your whole foot, then you have flat feet. Your foot’s arch has a job to absorb force during weight-bearing activities before the…

If you are planning a summer vacation trip outside the Chicago metropolitan area, you are not alone. Last Memorial Day weekend saw 37 million Americans hit the road or the runways, the highest level in 10 years (AAA). And the rest of the summer promises to equal those levels. You will probably remember to pack…

Have you noticed that one or more of your inner toes are beginning to look different? Have they become more rigid or even curled? Is it painful to wear certain shoes because the tops of the toes have begun to rub against the shoe? Are corns or calluses appearing on the toe tops? If you answer “yes”…