Kansas City Foot & Ankle

When To See a Podiatrist
Author: Kansas City Foot & Ankle posted: Oct. 06, 2023.

A podiatrist is an expert at diagnosis and treatment of foot, ankle, and toe conditions. A podiatrist can help you enjoy healthy feet, so you can stay active. Visiting your Read more
Category: Podiatry
Our Favorite Songs About or Relating to . . . Feet!
Author: Jeff Slutsky posted: May 10, 2023.

We were so tired of boring music on hold. So, we conducted an informal survey of our staff at Kansas City Foot and Ankle of our favorite songs about or Read more
Category: Kansas City Foot and Ankle, Kansas City podiatrist, podiatrist, Podiatry, walking
Dr. Jason Anderson is the guest on the international podcast, "You Just Have To Laugh."
Author: Kansas City Foot & Ankle posted: Apr. 11, 2023.

Podcast "Getting on the good foot" with Dr. Jason Anderson Our own Dr. Jason Anderson was interviewed by host, David Naster, for the international podcast, You Just Have To Laugh." (Available on Read more
Category: achilles tendonitis, American Diabetes Association, Ankles, Arthritis, Foot Care, Foot Conditions, Conditions and Diseases, flat foot, foot injury, Lee’s Summit, podiatrist, Podiatry
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
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
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
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
Hammertoes and Their Causes
Author: Kansas City Foot & Ankle posted: Aug. 18, 2022.

Discover more about this foot deformity and why it happens. Bunions always seem to get the spotlight when talking about foot deformities; however, it’s also essential to shed light on hammertoes. Read more
Category: Foot Conditions, hammertoes, Podiatry
Do I Have an Ingrown Toenail?
Author: Kansas City Foot & Ankle posted: Jul. 19, 2022.

Are you dealing with a painful toenail? It could be an ingrown toenail. Any ingrown toenail happens when the edge of a toenail, typically the big toenail, grows into the skin. Read more
Category: Foot Conditions, foot pain, ingrown toenails, Podiatry