What is the Best Running Form for Runners?

What is the Best Running Form for Runners?

For beginners getting into running, landing on your heels just feels right. We at My Chicago Foot Expert will explain the effects of this stride in more detail, as well as offer an alternative running form to adopt.

15 Fun Feet Facts

15 Fun Feet Facts

Our feet are more than simple platforms that help us navigate our everyday lives. Learn from My Chicago Foot Expert, Dr. Stavros Alexopoulos, how our feet are truly remarkable.

Take Care of Feet and Ankles During Summer Sun Safety Month

Take Care of Feet and Ankles During Summer Sun Safety Month

August is here and it brings with it all the fun of the season. What’s on your agenda for the month? Beach trips? Vacations? Outdoor exercise? Barbecues with family and friends? Have a wonderful time but remember to be careful to protect foot and ankle health. Here are six recommendations from Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos to keep…

What Can a Podiatrist Do for You?

What Can a Podiatrist Do for You?

A podiatrist is a medical specialist with years of specialized post-collegiate education, including a hospital residency. It makes your podiatrist the best-qualified medical professional to care for your feet, ankles, and lower legs. What can a podiatrist do for you? Here are seven things that Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos wants you to know: As in so many…

Providing Care for Older Feet

Providing Care for Older Feet

A skilled podiatrist like Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos brings years of education and experience to the care of patients ranging from children to older adults. Each of these age groups has particular needs, and your foot doctor is able to meet all of them. Many older adults come to the My Chicago Foot Expert office under the mistaken impression…

Tips for Your Next Trip to the Shoe Store

Tips for Your Next Trip to the Shoe Store

When you go to the shoe store, you want to find a pair of boots, shoes, sandals, or sneakers but, even more than that, you want to choose a pair that’s going to be comfortable for a reasonable period. Here are some tips from Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos to help guide your next trip: Plan your excursion…

Keep Feet and Ankles Healthy This Summer

Keep Feet and Ankles Healthy This Summer

Many My Chicago Foot Expert patients are continuing to enjoy the warm weather by spending time outside. Are you among them? Time outdoors is one of summer’s pleasures, but it does come with some risks. It’s important to take active steps to keep feet, ankles, and your whole body safe and well. Here are some tips from…

Melanoma is a Foot Health Risk

Melanoma is a Foot Health Risk

July is just around the corner, so it’s time for Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos and the My Chicago Foot Expert staff to remind you that July is UV Safety Awareness Month. How much do you know about the relationship between the sun’s dangerous ultraviolet rays and foot health? When you think about cancer, you probably think of some common…

Orthotics Can Relieve the Pain of Bone Spurs

Orthotics Can Relieve the Pain of Bone Spurs

Heel pain is one of the most common reasons patients come to see Cook County podiatrist Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos. Foot pain can impact your ability to engage in activities of daily life. It can also limit your ability to exercise, leading to or worsening other conditions. Don’t let this happen to you. If your feet…

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