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Heel Pain Treatment Options
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 moreCategory: Foot Conditions,  heel pain -
Treatment Options for Heel Pain and Plantar Fasciitis
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
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Common Foot and Ankle Injuries and How to Treat Them
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
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Our Podiatrists to appear soon in Kansas City Magazine
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
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Causes of Heel Pain
posted: Nov. 01, 2022.
Heel pain is one of the most common problems your podiatrist treats. If you are suffering from heel pain, the pain can make it difficult to enjoy an active life. Read more
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Age and Your Feet
posted: Oct. 30, 2020.
You may have heard the saying “Aging isn’t for the weak”. Age can bring about wisdom and life experiences and wonderful memories; however, it can also come with all sorts Read moreCategory: American Diabetes Association,  Ankles,  Blog,  custom-molded orthotics,  diabetes,  falls in eldery,  Foot,  foot complications,  heel pain,  ingrown toenails,  Uncategorized -
Do our Podiatrists Recommend Walking Barefoot?
posted: Apr. 15, 2020.
As more people are staying home right now, it begs the question: Is it a good idea to walk barefoot in your home? Walking barefoot might be something you only Read moreCategory: athlete's foot,  barefoot running,  Conditions and Diseases,  Foot,  foot complications,  foot fungus,  foot injury,  foot pain,  fungal toenail,  heel pain -
Experts in Heel Pain: Definition of ‘Expert’
posted: Jan. 25, 2020.
expert: ex·pert | \ ˈek-ˌspərt , ik-ˈspərt \ n: a person who has extensive skill or knowledge in a particular field. adj: skillful or knowledgeable; of, involving, or done by an expert: an expert Read moreCategory: Blog,  cortisone foot pain,  custom-molded orthotics,  Foot,  foot doctor,  heel pain,  heels,  Kansas City podiatrist,  Podiatry -
Sever’s Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis) in Children
posted: Aug. 05, 2019.
Is Your Child Frequently Mentioning Heel Pain? Calcaneal Apophysitis (Sever’s Disease)Calcaneal Apophysitis, or Sever’s Disease, is a painful inflammation of the heel’s growth plate (physis). This condition typically affects children between Read moreCategory: Children’s Feet,  Conditions and Diseases,  flat foot,  foot doctor,  heel pain,  Kansas City Foot and Ankle -
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections
posted: Oct. 17, 2016.
Over the past decade, PRP or Platelet-Rich Plasma injections, have gained much popularity as a non-surgical alternative to the treatment of various injuries. This mainly stems from high-level athletes attributing Read moreCategory: achilles tendonitis,  foot injury,  foot pain,  foot surgery,  heel pain -
Why do my heels hurt when I first get out of bed?
posted: Nov. 13, 2015.
This is one of the most common questions asked in every podiatry office. It’s usually followed by, “Doc, my first steps out of bed in the morning are so Read moreCategory: achilles tendonitis,  heel pain,  plantar fasciitis -
Custom Orthotics vs. Insoles from a Discount Store Kiosk
posted: Mar. 07, 2013.
Top ten reasons to walk past the kiosk and head straight for your podiatrist. Do you have heel or arch pain, flat feet, weak ankles or just general foot fatigue? Are Read moreCategory: Dr. Mark Green,  flat arch,  flat feet,  foot pain,  foot specialist,  heel pain,  Kansas City Foot and Ankle,  Leawood podiatrist,  podiatrist