Kansas City Foot & Ankle

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 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
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
Causes of Heel Pain
Author: Kansas City Foot & Ankle 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
Category: Foot Conditions, foot injury, foot pain, heel pain, Podiatry
What To Do for Ankle Pain
Author: Kansas City Foot & Ankle posted: Oct. 01, 2022.

Your ankles are an important part of your body. Together with your legs and feet, your ankles help carry your body weight. They help you walk, run, and enjoy daily Read more
Category: foot injury, Podiatry
When To See a Podiatrist for a Sports Injury
Author: Kansas City Foot & Ankle posted: Sep. 21, 2022.

Sports injuries happen, and your feet and ankles are especially vulnerable. Your feet and ankles are overworked to begin with, and if you play a sport with a lot of Read more
Category: Foot Conditions, foot injury, Podiatry
Is My Toe Broken?
Author: Kansas City Foot & Ankle posted: Sep. 01, 2022.

Do you suspect that you might have broken your toe? You could very well be dealing with a broken toe if you notice pain, stiffness or swelling, or if you Read more
Category: Foot Conditions, foot injury, Podiatry
Hairline Fractures – In the News!
Author: Kansas City Foot & Ankle posted: Dec. 30, 2020.

President-Elect Joe Biden Fractures his Foot We have written about hairline fractures before, but today they are in the news again, courtesy of our president-elect, Joe Biden! It appears that Mr. Read more
Category: Blog, broken bones, Conditions and Diseases, falls in eldery, foot injury, Kansas City Foot and Ankle, podiatrist, stress fracture
Ice – Why and How
Author: Kansas City Foot & Ankle posted: Sep. 22, 2020.

Ice; why and how! For every fall, scrape, or accidental run-in with an inanimate object (walls, furniture, curbs, etc.), there is a frozen bag of peas for that. It is the Read more
Category: Blog, Conditions and Diseases, diabetic foot issues, foot injury, plantar fasciitis, sports injuries, sports injury, stress fracture
Do our Podiatrists Recommend Walking Barefoot?
Author: Kansas City Foot & Ankle 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 more
Category: athlete's foot, barefoot running, Conditions and Diseases, Foot, foot complications, foot fungus, foot injury, foot pain, fungal toenail, heel pain
Have you Ever Heard of a Foot Contusion?
Author: Kansas City Foot & Ankle posted: Jul. 04, 2019.

Foot Contusions are very common injuries that people (especially children) may encounter. Have you ever heard of a foot contusion? Let’s look at this scary-sounding foot injury (that actually Read more
Category: Foot, foot injury, foot specialist, Kansas City podiatrist
3 of the Top Ways to Help Prevent Summer Youth Injuries from Sports Activities
Author: Kansas City Foot & Ankle posted: Jul. 03, 2019.

Summertime is in full swing, and kids are participating in summer sports and heading off to camp! Organized sports and Camps offer experiences where kids can learn and play. Some Read more
Category: achilles tendonitis, athlete's foot, Corns and Calluses, foot injury, fungus, sports injury
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections
Author: Mark Green 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 more
Category: achilles tendonitis, foot injury, foot pain, foot surgery, heel pain