Stavros O. Alexopoulos, DPM, is excited that basketball season is officially here! Whether you’re hitting the court in high school, college, or just for recreation, your feet and ankles are the engine driving every jump, pivot, and fast break. But all that running, landing, and quick cutting can put your feet under stress. Here are our top tips for swishing your season foot injury free.
Roller derby is a fast-paced, high-impact sport that demands incredible athleticism and resilience. We at My Chicago Foot Expert are well aware of the thriving roller derby scene in Chicago, and we want to raise foot health awareness for the sport’s growing popularity. In this blog, we’ll get to know the potential foot health consequences…
Our very own Dr. Alexopoulos was the only podiatrist from Chicago to treat athletes at the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics, and he’s thrilled to be watching the games in Paris now. However, he also knows the risks they might run into a little better than most. That’s what this blog is all about! Read on…
It’s been a great year for basketball, but for those of us watching at home, it’s easy to forget the cost of all that leaping and sprinting! My Chicago Foot Expert has helped out all kinds of players, from top-tier athletes to after-work enthusiasts. For this blog post, we’ve decided to share some helpful info…
In sports, where every step counts, injured feet and ankles can make it hard for athletes to bring their A-game! That’s where the foot pros come in! Podiatrists are the most qualified medical professionals of the lower extremities, with the skills to tackle a wide range of sports injuries. Let’s look at some of the…
Because athletes put their bodies through a lot, they often hurt their feet and ankles in ways that can make them less effective and require a lot of recovery time. Custom supports for the feet and ankles are becoming an important way to treat and stop these common injuries, which helps players stay on top…
Basketball players’ feet and ankles are susceptible to two kinds of injuries: acute injuries brought on by abrupt, severe blows and chronic injuries that gradually worsen over time.
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Suite #107
Chicago, IL 60625
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Suite #107
Chicago, IL 60625
