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How Sanitary is Your Nail Salon?
posted: Feb. 11, 2020.
If you have already read our previous blog ‘Questions for your Pedicurist – Find the Best (and Safest!) Pedicurist for You’, you may be interested in reading these additional tips Read moreCategory: athlete's foot,  black toenail,  Blog,  foot fungus,  fungal toenail treatment,  ingrown toenails -
FUN day to be in Kansas City!!
posted: Feb. 05, 2020.
Wow – it sure is a FUN day to be in Kansas City!! Today we welcome home and celebrate the world champions of football – The Kansas City Chiefs!!! 2020 Super Read moreCategory: Blog,  Dr. Mark Green,  Kansas City,  Kansas City Foot and Ankle,  Kansas City podiatrist -
Questions for your Pedicurist – Find the Best (and Safest!) Pedicurist for You
posted: Jan. 30, 2020.
There has been a lot of talk in the news lately regarding infections born from nail salons. Salons who don’t properly disinfect their foot baths and instruments could end up Read moreCategory: Uncategorized -
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 -
Diabetic Health and the Holidays
posted: Dec. 14, 2019.
Happy Holidays! We survived Halloween, which lead into Thanksgiving, and now, we are facing a month-long stretch of holiday parties and food-heavy activities leading up to Christmas and topped off with Read moreCategory: American Diabetes Association,  Blood pressure,  Blood sugar,  Conditions and Diseases,  diabetes,  diabetic foot issues -
Custom Orthotics and Winter Boots
posted: Dec. 09, 2019.
Kansas City – It’s beginning to look a lot like….WINTER!! As this week starts out cold and dreary, I bet that lots of us are pulling out our winter boots. Read moreCategory: Conditions and Diseases,  Foot,  foot specialist -
Fall Foot Care
posted: Oct. 30, 2019.
Fall in Kansas City! The leaves are turning, there is a bit of chill in the air, and Friday night football is on! So now that the summer has wound down, Read moreCategory: Uncategorized -
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT): Five Reasons to Consider
posted: Oct. 21, 2019.
At Kansas City Foot and Ankle, our doctors utilize ESWT to treat common foot and ankle conditions. Let’s talk about five reasons to consider Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT). First, ESWT Read moreCategory: Blog,  Conditions and Diseases,  cortisone foot pain,  custom-molded orthotics,  foot pain,  plantar fasciitis -
Diabetes-Friendly At-Home Restaurant Style Recipe
posted: Oct. 17, 2019.
Pad Thai Spaghetti Squash – A Diabetes-Friendly At-Home Restaurant Style Meal At Kansas City Foot and Ankle, we often hear that finding tasty recipes, while still diabetes-friendly, is difficult. While it Read moreCategory: American Diabetes Association,  Blood pressure,  Blood sugar,  Conditions and Diseases,  diabetes,  Diabetes mellitus,  diabetic foot issues -
KCFA and Challenge Air Day!
posted: Sep. 13, 2019.
Kansas City Foot and Ankle and Challenge Air Day Kansas City Foot and Ankle had the honor of volunteering with the Challenge Air organization’s annual Fly Day at the downtown airport Read moreCategory: Uncategorized -
Tips for Living Life with Diabetes
posted: Aug. 19, 2019.
We would like to share some tips to living life with diabetes which include taking extra precautions with your diet, and caring for your feet. A major risk to having Read moreCategory: American Diabetes Association,  Blood sugar,  diabetes,  foot specialist,  Kansas City Foot and Ankle,  Kansas City podiatrist,  Uncategorized -
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 -
High Heel Hell!
posted: Jul. 23, 2019.
Sky High Heels! There are some serious risks of wearing high heels frequently. That said, probably the most comfortable shoes in your closet are NOT those sky-high heels that you HAD Read moreCategory: achilles tendonitis,  Ankles,  Blisters,  calf pain,  Dr. Mark Green,  foot doctor,  foot pain,  high heels,  Kansas City Foot and Ankle -
Avoiding Injury While Summer Biking
posted: Jul. 09, 2019.
Summertime is the perfect time to jump on your two-wheeled pedaler and get moving! Before you do, take some caution and read on about some common bike riding related foot Read moreCategory: achilles tendonitis,  Blisters,  custom-molded orthotics,  flat arch,  flat feet,  foot pain -
Have you Ever Heard of a Foot Contusion?
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 moreCategory: Foot,  foot injury,  foot specialist,  Kansas City podiatrist -
3 of the Top Ways to Help Prevent Summer Youth Injuries from Sports Activities
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 moreCategory: achilles tendonitis,  athlete's foot,  Corns and Calluses,  foot injury,  fungus,  sports injury