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Hospital Affiliations

RUSH Oak Park Hospital
610 S. Maple Avenue
Suite 2550
Oak Park, IL 60304

Rush University Medical Center
Orthopedic Building
1611 W. Harrison St., Suite 510
Chicago, IL 60612

Skokie Hospital
9701 Knox Ave.
Suite 103
Skokie, IL 60077

Did You Know!

Leg pain that develops during walking and then will only go away with rest can be caused by “intermittent claudication”, a potentially disabling yet treatable medical condition.
Toenails serve as diagnostic measurements by providing initial signs of the presence or onset of systemic diseases.
Orthotics are shoe inserts that can be custom molded to your feet and can help correct an abnormal or irregular walking pattern.
Warts are a soft tissue condition of the foot that can be painful. They are caused by a virus that generally invades the skin through tiny cuts.
The most popular form of exercise is walking.
If you have a growth between the third and fourth toes that is causing pain, burning, tingling or numbness between the toes and in the ball of the foot, it might be a neuroma. This is a benign growth of nerve tissue, and is also referred to as a nerve tumor.
It is important to let your podiatrist know about high blood pressure and a complete list of your medications.
Athlete’s foot usually occurs between the toes and is caused by a fungus.
If you are a diabetic, you are more prone to foot ulcers if you are more than 40 years old, have had a foot ulcer before, or have had diabetes related changes in your eyes, or have kidney disease, nerve damage or poor blood flow.
Using oils or creams between your toes can create extra moisture, which can lead to infection.
Soaking your feet is not recommended for diabetes or for patients with poor blood flow or nerve damage.
Cut toenails straight across and file the edges to avoid getting an ingrown nail. Nails will grow straight and not into the skin around the toes.
Smoking affects small blood vessels and can cause decreased blood flow to the feet, resulting in wounds that heal slowly.
Podiatrists complete 4 years of undergraduate work, followed by 4 years in an accredited podiatric medical school, followed by a hospital based residency.
Shop for shoes in the afternoon or evening when feet are more swollen to avoid buying a shoe that is too tight.
When buying running shoes you should have a thumb’s width of room at the end of the toe when standing to provide ample room for your feet. Runners should replace sneakers every 300-500 miles, because the soles and insoles get worn from hours pounding the treadmill. Walkers should replace sneakers every 6 months. Everyone else should replace sneakers at least once a year.
The average person takes about 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day.
On average, every minute of walking can extend your life by 1.5 to 2 minutes.
According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, when choosing sandals, look for materials like terry cloth, soft leather and mesh. These materials allow your feet to breath.
Office workers who must sit at a desk most of the day should do a few things throughout the day to help circulation: move your toes and ankles a couple of times, undo any straps or laces on your shoes, take frequent short walks, stretch your calves.