Common Back-to-School Foot Issues in Children
Between gym class, after-school sports, and walking to bus stops, kids and teens don’t have it easy when it comes to keeping their feet healthy.
Avoiding Foot Problems While Traveling This Summer
Travel offers incredible experiences, it also presents unique challenges for your foot and ankle health.
3 Essential Questions to Ask Yourself When Shopping for New Shoes
Shopping for new shoes can be exciting but also overwhelming with the countless styles, brands, and price ranges available. Whether you’re buying running sneakers, dress shoes, or casual footwear, it’s easy to fall into the trap of style over substance. Before you check out, My Chicago Foot Expert is here to provide three questions you…
Protecting Your Child’s Foot Health During Spring
Spring is a time of renewal and outdoor adventures, but it also brings unique challenges to children’s foot health. As kids shed their winter boots and embrace warmer weather activities, it’s crucial to be aware of potential foot injuries and conditions. Here’s how to ensure your child’s feet stay healthy and happy throughout the spring…
Should Athletes Get Pedicures?
We’ve all heard of major athletes across various sports getting pedicures as part of their athletic routine. But are they really a valuable tool for enhancing performance and preventing injuries? While the idea of getting your feet pampered to boost athletic ability might seem like a myth, there’s a strong connection between foot health and…
Corns & Blisters: What They Are and How to Treat Them
Corns and blisters are common foot problems that can painfully interfere with daily life. But while they may appear similar at first glance, they have distinct characteristics and require different approaches to prevention and treatment. In today’s post, we at My Chicago Foot Expert are going to clear up the confusion between the two. Corns…
5 Tips for Keeping Your Feet Happy at Music Festivals
Although Lollapalooza 2024 is behind us, the Chicago summer music festival scene is far from over. With ARC right around the corner, house lovers of all ages, shapes, and sizes will flood Union Park to dance and sing to the genre’s best artists. And while this sounds good and fun to the mind, the feet…
Sprinting, Fast and Slow: The Effects of Running Full Throttle
If you’re a high-level athlete, you’re probably no stranger to the dreaded sprints at the end of practice. But is sprinting as good for you as coaches think it is? With its explosive bursts of speed and power, sprinting places immense demands on the feet that could lead to either positive adaptations or potential injuries….
Runner’s Remorse: Foot and Ankle Injuries From Going the Distance
Even the most dedicated runners will eventually face a problem that they can’t outpace: foot and ankle injuries. While the occasional twinge might be nothing critical, persistent pain can sideline you for an extended period of time, leading to chronic complications, loss of mobility, instability, and more. My Chicago Foot Expert makes patient education a…
Myth vs. Fact: A Podiatrist’s Guide to Keeping Your Feet Happy
Misinformation comes with a cost. In terms of podiatry, it can point people toward ineffective remedies that exacerbate their problems or even prevent them from seeking the care they need. The team at My Chicago Foot Expert takes pride in patient education! With this blog, we’ll debunk five popular foot and ankle myths that could…
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