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Heel Pain Treatment Options
Author: Kansas City Foot & Ankle posted: Mar. 22, 2023.

Heel pain occurs when the tissues and structures of the heel become inflamed or damaged. The most common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis, which is inflammation of the Read more
Category: Foot Conditions, heel pain
Tips for Choosing the Right Shoes for Your Foot Type
Author: Kansas City Foot & Ankle posted: Mar. 22, 2023.

Dealing with sore feet can be extremely difficult and can make you miss out on your favorite activities. One important way that you can avoid injuries and foot pain is Read more
Category: Foot Care
The Importance of Foot Care for Diabetics
Author: Kansas City Foot & Ankle posted: Mar. 08, 2023.

Dealing with diabetes is difficult and involves many lifestyle changes after you first get diagnosed. There are many things that you’ll have to start thinking about when you have diabetes, Read more
Category: Foot Care, Foot Conditions, Podiatry
Kansas City Foot and Ankle is featured in Podiatry Management
Author: Kansas City Foot & Ankle posted: Feb. 27, 2023.

Kansas City Foot and Ankle is featured in Podiatry Management Read more
Kansas City Foot and Ankle is now the official podiatrists for The Kansas City Ballet
Author: Jeff Slutsky posted: Feb. 15, 2023.

Kansas City Foot and Ankle is now the official podiatrists for The Kansas City Ballet Read more
Treatment Options for Heel Pain and Plantar Fasciitis
Author: Kansas City Foot & Ankle posted: Feb. 13, 2023.

Dealing with heel pain can be irritating and you might find that you’re unable to participate in some of your favorite activities. Heel pain can be caused by numerous issues, Read more
Category: Foot Care, Foot Conditions, heel pain, Podiatry
Benefits of Having a Podiatrist
Author: Kansas City Foot & Ankle posted: Feb. 01, 2023.

When it comes to your feet, it’s important that you’re doing what you can to keep them healthy and strong, since they’re so important to your daily life. There are Read more
Category: Podiatry
Common Foot and Ankle Injuries and How to Treat Them
Author: Kansas City Foot & Ankle posted: Jan. 23, 2023.

Your podiatrist is a foot and ankle specialist who can treat a wide variety of foot, ankle, and toe conditions. Your ankles, feet, and toes perform important functions helping you Read more
Category: Foot Care, Foot Conditions, foot fungus, foot injury, foot pain, hammertoes, heel pain, Podiatry, sports injuries
The Importance of Proper Footcare for Diabetic Patients
Author: Kansas City Foot & Ankle posted: Jan. 04, 2023.

Diabetes is one of the most serious health conditions because it has such harmful effects on your entire body. Diabetes is especially damaging to your extremities, including your feet. If Read more
Category: Foot Care, Foot Conditions, diabetes, diabetic foot issues, Podiatry
FAQs About Bunions
Author: Kansas City Foot & Ankle posted: Jan. 03, 2023.

If you’re dealing with bunions, you know that while they aren’t always painful, they can be irritating to deal with because they can rub against your shoes and become sore Read more
Category: Foot Conditions, Bunions
The Common Causes of Foot Pain and How To Find Relief
Author: Kansas City Foot & Ankle posted: Dec. 21, 2022.

When you experience foot pain, you might be tempted to ignore it. That’s a bad idea. Foot pain can grow worse over time, leading to loss of mobility and a Read more
Category: flat feet, flat foot, foot injury, foot pain
Our Podiatrists to appear soon in Kansas City Magazine
Author: Jeff Slutsky posted: Dec. 13, 2022.

The Kansas City Foot and Ankle podiatrists will be profiled in an upcoming edition of Kansas City Magazine under the section of Podiatric Medicine & Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery. Read more
Category: achilles tendonitis, Ankles, Foot Care, foot doctor, foot pain, heel pain, podiatrist
What Are Bunions and How Can They Be Treated?
Author: Kansas City Foot & Ankle posted: Dec. 01, 2022.

If you have a hard, bony lump on the side of your big toe, it’s probably a bunion. Bunions are caused by a genetic bone deformity which makes your big Read more
Category: Foot Conditions, Bunions, foot pain, Podiatry
What Is an Ingrown Toenail?
Author: Kansas City Foot & Ankle posted: Nov. 18, 2022.

An ingrown toenail is a toenail which has grown into the surrounding skin of your toe. If you’ve ever had an ingrown toenail, you already know how painful it can Read more
Category: Foot Conditions, foot injury, foot pain, ingrown toenails, Podiatry
FAQs About Bunions
Author: Kansas City Foot & Ankle posted: Nov. 16, 2022.

If you’re suffering from bunions, you’re not alone. Many people suffer from this condition, but fortunately, it’s treatable and often preventable. We’ll cover some of the most common questions associated Read more
Category: Foot Conditions, Bunions
Don't Lose Money in Your FSA or HSA Account
Author: Jeff Slutsky posted: Nov. 07, 2022.

Don’t lose money in your FSA or HSA account. Check your flexible spending account now and make an appointment with us before the holidays get into full swing.Whether you already Read more