October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is our chance each year to remind you not only to schedule your annual mammogram, but also that preventative care is important for the care of your feet and ankles, too. Here are eight facts for you to know: Just like you see your physician for an annual…
October 15 is Global Handwashing Day. Remember back in the early days of the pandemic, when people didn’t know how the coronavirus was spread? Handwashing was on the rise as people sought to protect themselves from the virus. Even though it turned out that Covid-19 is passed through airborne droplets, all that handwashing contributed in…
Every October, we celebrate International Podiatry Day. While it might not seem like a big deal to you, it is to Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos and his team at My Chicago Foot Expert. It’s a special opportunity for us to remind you that your podiatrist is a medical specialist with years of education and experience, and…
Although some foot health issues become more common as we get older, feet and ankles shouldn’t hurt at any age. A podiatrist like Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos can help resolve your discomfort with careful examination, accurate diagnosis, and expert care. Here are just some of the conditions that your foot doctor can treat, often with…
A fungal infection can occur anywhere on your body. The skin on your feet is particularly vulnerable, as are the nails. These illnesses are not typically serious, but they can be uncomfortable. Knowing how to prevent and spot an infection and what to do if you suspect that you’ve developed one is important. The CDC’s…
September is Pain Awareness Month. While foot pain is common, it is neither normal nor unavoidable at any age.
Many seated exercises can relieve arthritis or plantar fasciitis discomfort, improve flexibility and range of motion, and boost overall muscle strength. Here are three you should know.
By now, you’ve surely got the message that there is a connection between diet and wellness. But are you still wondering just what you should and shouldn’t eat? Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos has some suggestions that will help you start your day with a hearty breakfast to boost the health of your feet, ankles, and lower legs.
August 17 is I Love My Feet Day. How much do you know about your feet, ankles, and lower legs? Here are some fun facts to help you celebrate. The human foot and ankle are unique, and its unique structure allows humans to be the only mammals capable of walking upright. There are 26 bones…
It’s the height of summer and many people are enjoying spending their free time exercising and recreating outside. But for many of these families, summer fun can involve painful blisters. Here are some facts that Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos wants you to know.
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