Patient Education
We believe that informed patients are better equipped to make decisions regarding their health and well being. For your personal use, we have created an extensive patient library covering an array of educational topics. Browse through these diagnoses and treatments to learn more about topics of interest to you. Or, for a more comprehensive search of our entire web site, enter your term(s) in the search bar provided.
What is a Podiatrist?
When To Call a Podiatrist
Foot Anatomy
Overview of Foot and Ankle Problems
Basic Foot Care Guidelines
Foot Problems
Achilles Problems
Ankle Problems
Arch and Ball Problems
Common Foot Injuries
Deformities
Diabetes and Your Feet
Diseases of the Foot
Fungus Problems
Heel Problems
Nail Problems
Skin Problems
Toe Problems
Vascular/Nerve Problems
Medical Care
Diagnostic Procedures
Orthotics
Pain Management
Surgical Procedures
Therapies
Fitness and Your Feet
General Information About Fitness and Your Feet
Exercise Those Toes!
Aerobics
Fitness And Your Feet
Sports and Your Feet
Stretching
Walking and Your Feet
Work Footwear
Foot Care
Basic Foot Care Guidelines
Athletic Foot Care
Blisters
Children's Feet
Corns and Calluses
Diabetic Foot Care
Exercise Those Toes!
Foot Care For Seniors
Foot Self-Exam
Pedicures
Self-Assessment Quiz
Women's Feet
Fungus Problems
Foot Odor and Smelly Feet
Shoes
Anatomy of a Shoe
Athletic Shoe Guidelines
Children's Shoes
Corrective and Prescription Shoes
What To Look For
Getting a Proper Fit
Men's Shoes
Women's Shoes
Your Footprint
Wear Patterns
Links
Government
Associations/Groups
Online Resources
As always, you can contact our office to answer any questions or concerns.
American Diabetes Association
http://www.diabetes.org
800-342-2383
American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
http://www.aapsm.org
888-854-FEET
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
http://www.aaos.org
6300 N. River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
847-823-7186
American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
http://www.footphysicians.com and http://www.acfas.org
8725 W. Higgins Road, Sutie 555
Chicago, IL 60631-2724
773-693-9300
American Physical Therapy Association
http://www.apta.org
1111 N. Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-1488
800-999-2782
American Podiatric Medical Association
http://www.apma.org
9312 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814-1621
301-581-9200
American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
http:// www.aofas.org
6300 N. River Road, Suite 510
Rosemont, IL 60018
800-235-4855