Podiatry
Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC, offers advanced surgical and outpatient podiatric medicine services to treat a variety of foot and ankle problems and diseases. Our highly experienced podiatrists focus on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of each patient’s individual needs in order to provide the best quality of care. Our physicians are board certified in foot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and are committed to offering the latest and best in foot and ankle treatments, including
- Diabetic Foot Care
- Podiatric Sports Medicine
- Deformity Correction, including corns, bunions and hammertoes
- Skin Infections, including athlete’s foot and fungal infections of the toenails
- Heal Pain
- Wound Care
Foot Pain – Prevention
The American Podiatric Medical Association offers the following tips for preventing foot pain:
- Don’t ignore foot pain – it’s not normal. If the pain persists, see a doctor who specializes in podiatry.
- Inspect and wash feet regularly, especially between the toes, and dry them completely.
- Trim toenails straight across, but not too short (Cutting nails in corners or on the sides increases the risk for ingrown toenails).
- Select and wear the right shoe for specific activities. Make sure shoes fit properly. Don’t wear the same pair of shoes every day.
- Be cautious when using home remedies for foot ailments. Self-treatment can often turn a minor problem into a major one.
- People with diabetes, poor circulation, or heart problems should not treat their own feet, including toenails, because they are more prone to infection.
