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Don’t Let Ankle Pain Slow You Down
Author:
Mundelein Foot and Ankle Center
posted: Jun. 03, 2022.
Learn more about ankle pain, how to treat it and when to seek professional care.
It should go without saying that if you are dealing with ankle pain, it isn’t something
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Treating Your Heel Pain
Author:
Mundelein Foot and Ankle Center
posted: May 05, 2022.
Find out how to treat heel pain yourself and when to see a podiatrist.
Whether you are an avid runner or just someone who likes going to the gym occasionally, it
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Treating Your Bunions
Author:
Mundelein Foot and Ankle Center
posted: Mar. 31, 2022.
Have you been diagnosed with a bunion? A bunion is a common foot deformity that if left untreated can cause significant pain, swelling, structural changes and even trouble walking. Of
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Proactive Foot Care For Athletes
Author:
Mundelein Foot and Ankle Center
posted: Mar. 02, 2022.
Pounding pavement, intense box jumps, PR deadlifts…we couldn’t do the activities and exercise we love without healthy feet and ankles. Of course, feet and ankles are also prone to injury.
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What Are Fallen Arches?
Author:
Mundelein Foot and Ankle Center
posted: Jan. 26, 2022.
Fallen arches, better known as flat feet, are more common than you might realize. While many people have flat feet and don’t even know it, others are dealing with regular
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Arthritis and Your Feet
Author:
Mundelein Foot and Ankle Center
posted: Dec. 30, 2021.
Is the pain and stiffness you’re experiencing in your feet and ankles caused by arthritis? If arthritis is left untreated, it’s possible that your symptoms could become so severe that
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Should I Get Custom Orthotics?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 03, 2021.
Our feet are often overworked and underappreciated. They do so much for us and yet we often take them for granted unless they start to cause us issues. Whether you’re
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Splinters in Your Feet
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 01, 2021.
Getting splinters in the feet is fairly common. Of course, some people wonder if they can simply leave a splinter in their foot and let it work itself out. Others
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Signs of a Broken Toe
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 06, 2021.
A broken toe is one of the most common minor injuries that you can suffer. However, sometimes, it can prove difficult to tell whether or not you actually have a
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High Arches in Children
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 27, 2021.
When babies are born they are born with flat feet. Typically the arches of the feet don’t develop until children are 3-4 years old; however, sometimes the arches of the
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Picking the Right Shoes as You Get Older
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.
When was the last time you bought new shoes? When was the last time you threw out shoes that were old and worn out? We often keep shoes long past
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Treating Your Sprained Ankle
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 01, 2021.
Whether you simply stepped down awkwardly or you were in a sports-related accident, it could have left you with a painful, swollen ankle. Could it be a simple strain, or
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Thyroid Disease and Its Effect on Your Feet
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 03, 2021.
The thyroid gland releases and regulates hormones and is responsible for everything from heart rate to peripheral nervous system functions. So, you may be surprised to discover that this same
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Maintaining The Health Of Your Diabetic Feet
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 26, 2021.
When it comes to diabetes nothing is more important than living a healthy lifestyle and taking the proper medications to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Controlling your blood sugar is
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Does My Child Have Pigeon Toes?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 31, 2021.
Do your child’s feet turn inward? If so, it’s fairly easy to tell, particularly when they walk. This condition is known as pigeon toes and it is often genetic (so
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What To Do for a Puncture Wound
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 02, 2021.
A puncture wound in the foot occurs when you step on an object that leaves a small hole behind. One of the most common puncture wounds comes from stepping on
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