Oakbrook Foot Surgeon

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Oakbrook Bunion Slide Technique

Dealing with foot problems can be a hassle. Many people use their feet every day and their ability to complete these everyday tasks may rely on their ability to get from place to place with ease. If you have any foot issues, such as bunions, it can be difficult to do these things without having problems. Bunions can be painful and can make wearing shoe and using your feet more difficult than it has to be. Here at AFP Podiatry in Lombard, our Oakbrook foot surgeon can help provide you with the treatment you need and help you get back on your feet in no time.

A bunion can be annoying to deal with. Bunions typically form from wearing shoes that are too tight for your foot, but are not always the underlying issue. Genetic predisposition usually has something to do with it. They can also be the result of arthritis, a foot injury, neuro-muscular disorders, or congenital deformities as well. No matter what the cause is, bunions develop the same way. The toes of the feet are meant to be parallel to one another, but a bunion forms when the joint of the big toe moves outward and away from the rest of the toes, causing the big toe itself to turn inward to the other toes. This could mean that the big toe and second tow overlap or are nearly on top of one another. Since the joint is moving outward, the foot becomes wider, making it more difficult or even painful to wear shoes. Some bunions may require surgery to fix completely and our Oakbrook foot surgeon can help provide you with a bunion slide procedure to rectify the problem. This method is used to correct mild, moderate and arthritic bunion deformities of the foot.

In simple terms, the bunion slide procedure helps slide the joint of the big toe back into place, hence the name. If you have bunions that need treatment, all you have to do is call us here at AFP Podiatry – Lombard and schedule an appointment with our Oakbrook foot surgeon Dr. Forni today.

2340 S Highland Ave, Suite 100
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 620-4848

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Roselle Foot Surgeon

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Roselle Bunion Surgery

Dealing with bunions can certainly be difficult. They often develop over time and at some point may need surgery or some other kind of treatment so that you can get back on your feet comfortably. Though it is not at all an uncommon foot issue, there are other methods other than the most commonly used that can be performed in order to give you better results and faster healing time following bunion surgery. Here at AFP Podiatry, our Roselle foot surgeon can provide any interested patients with the Swedish technique for bunions.

Bunions can make walking or wearing shoes quite difficult. Usually, bunions are formed from wearing shoes that are too tight for the foot. Even though this may be the case, the shoes themselves are rarely the underlying issue and are usually accompanied by a genetic predisposition as well. In a normal foot, the big toe is aligned with the other toes. All of the joints and toes of the feet should be parallel to one another. A bunion is when the joint of the big toe, which is also known as the Hallux, begins to turn inward towards the other toes. The joint of the big toe then moves outward, widening the overall shape of the foot. This joint may extend out the side of the foot creating a jarring, triangular shape. Dealing with a bunion can be annoying and can certainly make wearing normal shoes painful and uncomfortable. Additionally, it may even make the condition worse. If you have a bunion, our Roselle foot surgeon, Dr. Forni, can provide you with the Swedish technique for bunions here at AFP Podiatry – Roselle. In the Swedish technique for treating bunions, the surgery yields fewer incisions, reducing scarring and swelling, and even has a shorter healing period afterward.

Living with bunions can be difficult and the idea of any kind of surgery may scare some people. There is absolutely no need to worry with our Roselle foot surgeon. Dr. Forni can provide any interested patients with the Swedish technique for bunions here at AFP Podiatry – Roselle. Call us to schedule an appointment today.

825 N Roselle Rd.
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 582-1100

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Norridge Bunion Surgeon

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 Bunion Treatment in Norridge

Dealing with foot issues can certainly be a hassle. When it comes to foot issues, not only are they inconvenient in general, but they can interfere with your everyday routine by making walking and getting around a bit harder than it was before. Bunions are a common foot issue and can also become a major concern for some people. If you are looking for a Norridge bunion surgeon to help you with your foot issue, our podiatrist here at AFP Podiatry – Norridge can provide you with the Swedish technique for bunions that will help get you back on your feet faster and will yield better results.

A bunion is an alignment issue involving the first toe, which is also known as the Hallux or big toe, and the foot itself. In a normal foot, each of the toes should be straight and parallel to one another, including the big toe and its accompanying joint, also known as the first metatarsal-phalangeal joint. In the most common form of a bunion, this particular joint will begin to move outward and away from the other toes and their adjoining joints. This causes the toe itself to instead point inward towards the second and other toes instead of lying straight and parallel to these other toes. One of the most common causes for bunions are tight shoes that constrict the feet and toes for long periods of time, but is not the underlying role as heredity plays a major part as well. Bunions can also be the cause of foot injuries, arthritis, neuro-muscular disorders, or congenital deformities. No matter what the cause of the bunion, surgery may be necessary for more severe cases. Here at AFP Podiatry, our Norridge bunion surgeon, Dr. Philip L. Forni can provide patients with a revolutionary Swedish technique that can hide incisions, reduce scarring and yields little swelling and almost no pain.

With the Swedish technique used by our Norridge bunion surgeon, you will also experience little healing time versus weeks or months of healing so you can get back on your feet in no time. If you have bunions, call us here at AFP Podiatry – Norridge to get the treatment that you need.

Norridge Podiatrist
4701 N. Cumberland Ave. Suite 19
Norridge, Illinois 60706
Phone: (708) 867-3338

Norridge bunion surgeon

Norridge bunion surgeon

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Oakbrook Foot Care

Written by Dr Phillip Forni on January 4, 2015 — Leave a Comment

Oakbrook Bunion slide procedure

Oakbrook Foot Care

Oakbrook Foot Care

A bunion, that bony protrusion that can occur at the base of your big toe where the joint attaches to the foot, may look little but it cause pain and discomfort that’s much bigger. At AFP Podiatry Lombard, we are pleased to offer safe and effective treatment with the bunion slide procedure. Not all bunions will require treatment, of course. If you are not suffering with any discomfort from it, monitoring of it may be the best course of action. Mild cases may only require lifestyle changes such as wearing more comfortable shoes or using orthotics such as bunion pads or arch supports, which we can prescribe for you. These work to redistribute the weight on your foot. But when pain leads to difficulties walking normally and threatens your ability to engage in your daily routine, that’s the time to seek out our Oakbrook foot care.

Surgery can be extremely useful as a remedy for bunions that are causing you problems. The bunion slide procedure is one such surgical method and the preferred one of our Oakbrook foot care. A small incision is made on the side of your foot, in an area that won’t be easily noticeable. A second incision is made to allow the joint and bone to be manually slid back into its normal anatomical position. Recovery can vary from as short as 6 weeks to as long as 6 months. Contributing factors include the extent to which your soft tissue and bone were affected by the surgery.

You may be wondering what causes a bunion to begin with. A major reason is that there is too much pressure on your big toe joint. Why does it occur? It can be because the shoes that you’re wearing are too tight. This is especially a problem for women who wear high-heeled shoes that pinch the foot, which accounts for why women more commonly are affected by bunions than men are. You can also get them due to having flat feet or the way you walk. The best way to deal with bunions is to take advantage of our Oakbrook foot care.

Highland Ave, Suite 100
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 620-4848

 

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Schaumburg Foot and Ankle Care

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Schaumburg Kids Foot and Ankle Conditions

Shaumbrug Foot Care

Schaumburg Foot Care

When it comes to handling kids foot conditions, it’s important to realize that they suffer from many of the same problems that adults do. At AFP Podiatry Roselle, we not only take great pride in our commitment to our Schaumburg foot and ankle care, but also to making the experience a less stressful and frightening one for your child. Our pediatric foot doctor is up to the challenge of providing safe and effective treatment for kids in an environment that is welcoming and friendly.

One common foot condition that affects children is flat feet, occurring when he or she has insufficient or nonexistent arches. Not every case of flat feet will result in symptoms. In some instances, your child will simply outgrow it and there will be no need for treatment. But if she or he developed pain in the feet or legs due to flat feet, this can lead to difficulties walking properly and orthotics may be prescribed as part of our Schaumburg foot and ankle care to provide the needed arch support. Ingrown toenails, often caused by shoes that become tight during growth spurts, can be painful and may become infected. Most common with the big toe, ingrown toenails are when the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin instead of over it as it normally would. This problem can be handled right here in our office, with local anesthesia used to prevent any pain during the procedure of trimming the nail and removing it from being inside the skin.

Heel problems may come about during periods of growth, when there is more stress put on the heel bone. The inflammation of the thick and tough tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes is known as plantar fasciitis. When the pain is at the back of the heel, this is called Sever’s Disease. Both can be painful. And plantar warts, skin lesions that occur on the sole, are caused by a virus that is identifiable by tiny black spots within the lesion, can also affect children. Our Schaumburg foot and ankle care is designed to relieve the pain and correct the problem so that your child can walk, run, and play again without any hindrance.

825 N Roselle Rd.
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 582-1100

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Podiatrist in Norridge

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Norridge Ingrown Toenail Treatment

Norridge Podiatrist

Norridge Podiatrist

Ingrown toenails can be very uncomfortable or even painful. At AFP Podiatry Norridge, we are dedicated to your complete foot health and that includes the diagnosis and treatment of ingrown toenails. It’s important not to ignore them. Left unaddressed, they can lead to complications. Our podiatrist in Norridge can help you to avoid getting ingrown toenails in the first place and will find the most appropriate treatment protocol to heal one if you do get it.

What is an ingrown toenail, exactly? It’s when your nail grows into your skin instead of over it as it normally would. It can occur in any toe, but it most commonly affects the big toe. There are several risk factors and causes for getting an ingrown toenail that you should be aware of. If you have nails that are curved or very thick, you are more prone to it. Ill-fitting shoes and improperly grooming your toenails, typically by cutting them too short or by rounding the edges (you should always square them), are common reasons for getting ingrown toenails. When this happens, the nail digs into the skin and can not only cause pain, but may become infected. Those who are diabetic, have vascular issues, or numbness in the toes should pay even greater attention because ingrown toenails that go untreated can possibly put the entire foot in jeopardy. The best way to avoid problems and get your foot back to normal is to make an appointment to be examined by our podiatrist in Norridge.

Since the most efficient way to approach an ingrown toenail is to have it trimmed professionally, that’s how it will be handled by our foot doctor. You’ll be given a local anesthetic to numb the area and ensure that you don’t feel any pain during your treatment. Topical medication will be applied and this help to prevent the nail from becoming ingrown again. A Band-Aid is then put over it until it is fully healed. The entire process should take no more than 15 minutes and you should be able to return to your normal routine, including work, the very same day. Chemical treatment is another way of handling ingrown toenails and is considered a more permanent solution. Our podiatrist in Norridge may discuss the benefits of this with you, particularly if you are prone to recurring ingrown toenails.

Norridge Podiatrist
4701 N. Cumberland Ave. Suite 19
Norridge, Illinois 60706
Phone: (708) 867-3338

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Oakbrook Podiatrist

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Swedish technique for bunions in Oakbrook

Are you constantly suffering from a large bump on your biggest toe that often rubs against your shoes, feels warm, and appears to be swollen? Believe it or not, this problem may be more severe than you realize. What often looks to be a simple sore from a pair of shoes that needs to be broken in, or dress shoes giving you trouble, can actually be the cause of an alignment issue occurring deep inside the food. Bunions are a problem which often starts small, but can end with a need for serious care without prompt treatment. Fortunately, you can always find the care you need for foot pain relief with the help of your local Oakbrook podiatrist at the state of the art offices of AFP Podiatry Lombard.

A bunion presents itself as a bump at the base of the big toe where it meets your foot, but is in fact a problem which occurs deep below the surface of your skin with the bones of your feet. The big toe, also known as the Hallux toe, can develop issues with alignment due to poorly fitting footwear, improper support for very high or low arches, and can even simply be the result of a deformity due to genetic inheritance. No matter what the cause, bunions need to be treated as soon as possible in order to stop the problem from causing further harm to your entire foot. In mild cases where footwear such as heels or narrow shoes are to blame, your doctor may simply advise shoes with a wide toe box that will provide adequate room for your toes to move unhindered, with a flexible toe. When support issues are to blame, often times patients can find relief through the simple use of state of the art orthotics. Custom made orthotics are crafted specifically for your feet to help your body become healed and strengthened where it needs it most, providing proper support for a healthy gait and an end to bunions. In severe cases, your Oakbrook podiatrist can work to realign the foot manually with Swedish surgical treatment options that work to restore balance in a gentler manner that works to reduce pain as well as minimize any scarring for beautiful and healthy feet.

For the very best in treatment for bunions, be sore to visit the experts at your neighborhood Oakbrook podiatrist. Our fully licensed and professionally trained team at the AFP Podiatry Lombard provide the latest in foot care treatments with advanced technology and procedure to treat problems of all sizes and severities in patients of all ages to relieve pain and heal medical issues. With bunion treatments from the AFP Podiatry Lombard, you can find the care you need to get back on your feet.

Lombard Foot Surgeon

Lombard Foot Surgeon

2340 S Highland Ave, Suite 100
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 620-4848

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Schaumburg Podiatrist

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Swedish technique for bunions in Norridge

Do you find yourself in constant pain while you’re on your feet, even just from standing or walking for a short period of time? Our feet are in constant use throughout every day of our lives, and yet they are often neglected in receiving the proper care and attention needed to perform at their best. If you have noticed a bump on your big toe which is swollen and aching, it could be more than just a long say or the wrong pair of shoes. These symptoms are often the sign of a bunion forming inside of your foot. Fortunately, you can always find the care you need for swollen bunions and other foot problems with your local Schaumburg podiatrist at the welcoming offices of the AFP Podiatry Roselle.

Bunions are more than just an annoyance, but are often the symptom of a much larger problem occurring with the alignment of the joint structure of the foot as a whole. A bunion can occur for a variety of reasons, including poorly fitting foot wear such as heels or shoes that are simply too narrow at the toe box, improper support, poor gait and posture, and most commonly due to genetic inheritance causing a deformity of the foot such as a bone spur. While patients will only see a bump in many cases, the actual problem is an alignment issue with the Hallux or the big toe of the foot. With the first metatarsal joint begins to drift from the other joints in the system, the webbing becomes damaged, and the big toe becomes impacted into the second toe. Treatment for bunions depends on the cause and severity of the condition. Patients can often work to simply provide relief in their own home and even prevent bunions by wearing shoes with a wide toe box and plenty of room for your toes to move without being pushed uncomfortably together. A bunion can be caused by poor support from the arch of the foot, in which case your Schaumburg podiatrist will often prescribe a custom made orthotic. In severe cases, surgery can be performed with the latest in Swedish procedures which allow for a far more gentle and effective mode of care to restore the health and appearance of your feet.

For the best in bunion treatment, be sure to visit the experts at your neighborhood Schaumburg podiatrist. Our fully licensed and professionally trained staff at the AFP Podiatry Roselle proudly serve your local community with the latest advances in podiatry technology and procedure to care for foot problems in patients of all ages. With treatment for bunions from AFP Podiatry Roselle, you can find the relief you need to live your life to the fullest once again.

Schaumburg Podiatrist

Schaumburg Podiatrist

825 N Roselle Rd.
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 582-1100

 

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Norridge Podiatrist

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Swedish technique for bunions in Norridge

Norridge Podiatrist

Norridge Podiatrist

Are you suffering from painful bunions that make it difficult, even impossible, to live your life to the fullest? What begins as an unsightly bump on your big toe can turn into pain that spreads throughout the big toe joint, resulting in swelling, stiffness, and even loss of movement over time. However, this does not mean that you need to live with this ache getting in the way of your life. The latest advancements in podiatry allow for patients to achieve a gentler yet effective mode of care. You can find the care you need to get back on your feet again with the Swedish technique for bunions from your local Norridge podiatrist at the state of the art practices of the AFP Podiatry Norridge.

Bunions occur as a result of poor support for your feet, usually due to genetic inheritance which causes high or low arches. No matter what the cause, bunions can grow to become a serious and painful deformity of the foot without proper care. Not all treatments for bunions must result in surgery. With an early diagnosis from your local Norridge podiatrist, many patients can enjoy conservative yet effective care. In some cases, poor footwear can be to blame. Patients should take care to wear shoes that offer a flexible toe and a wide toe box that works to properly accommodate your toes. In other cases, certain medications can be prescribed in order to relieve inflammation and pain, including cortisone shots from your doctor for immediate and long lasting relief. For patients whose feet are deemed as not receiving the proper support, your podiatrist will often recommend the use of an orthotic. Custom made orthotics are made for your exact shape of your feet and weight, and work to actively strengthen the weakened muscles and joints of the feet and legs for a healthy gait and proper posture that works to relieve pain. In severe cases, surgical procedures can be performed to reduce the bone bur and realign the joints of the toes and feet. Your doctor utilizes the Swedish method, which works to provide effective care in a far more gentle method than traditional treatment, as well as reducing the appearance of scars for feet that look and feel their best once again.

For the very best in bunion treatment, be sure to visit the experts at your neighborhood Norridge podiatrist. Our fully licensed and professionally trained staff at the AFP Podiatry Norridge proudly serve your local community with the latest advancements in technology and procedure to provide the most effective care possible with a gentle touch to relieve pain. With treatments for bunions from the AFP Podiatry Norridge, you can find the care you need to live your life to the fullest once more.

Norridge Podiatrist
4701 N. Cumberland Ave. Suite 19
Norridge, Illinois 60706
Phone: (708) 867-3338

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Bunions Treatment in Roselle-Norridge

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Foot Doctor in Roselle-Norridge

Are you suffering from painful swelling around your big toe every time you get through your work day? The ache your feel is more than just an annoyance, but is in a sign fact a medical condition requiring professional help. Bunions can often start small, as a mild ache or soreness when you take off your shoes after a long day on the job. However, over time these small annoyance can causing increasing levels of pain and even loss of motion in your big toe. Fortunately, you can find the relief you need to put an end to your pain for good with bunions treatment in Roselle-Norridge at the state of the art offices of AFP Podiatry Lombard.

A bunion is more than just a blister or a sign of working too hard, but is in fact an alignment problem which occurs with the Hallux or the first toe of the foot. This happens with the first metatarsal bone begins to slip out of alignment with the corresponding phalanges of the toe. A wider forefoot is then formed, stretching the webbing between the tones and gradually shifting the joints of your big toe out of alignment. The greater this gap becomes, the more your big toe will begin to become pushed towards the smaller toes of the foot. Only professional bunions treatment in Roselle-Norridge can fix this problem and stop your pain from ever returning for good.

Treatment for bunions varies depending on the severity of the problem and its root cause. In many cases, a patient will blame their tight or ill-fitting shoes as being the source of their troubles, when in fact this is simply not the case. Improper footwear only works to aggravate a previously existing problem. In fact, wearing wider shoes will often allow bunions to become far worse. Bunions most often occur due to a genetic problem within the foot structure such as flat feet. The right shoe can make a world of difference, and anti-inflammatory medications are also available for severe inflammation. In many cases, orthotic devices custom-made to your feet work to provide proper support that actively works to strengthen weakened regions, realigning the foot gradually in time. In severe cases, surgical options are available to remove enlarged bone regions and realign the joints.

For the very best in bunions treatment in Roselle-Norridge, be sure to visit the experts at the esteemed offices of AFP Podiatry Lombard. Our fully licensed and professionally trained staff proudly use the latest advances in technology and procedure to treat bunions in the mildest to even the highly severe forms in patients of all ages. With the help of AFP Podiatry Lombard, you can find the care you need to put an end to painful bunions.

 

 

Bunions Treatment in Lombard

Bunions Treatment in Roselle-Norridge

 

 

 

825 N. Roselle Rd.
Roselle, Il. 60172

1-630-582-1100

Norridge 4701 N. Cumberland Ave. #19 , Norridge, Il. 60706

1-7080867-3338

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Roselle Heel Pain Treatment

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Foot Doctor in Roselle

Are you suffering from pain in the heels of your feet which has gone so far as to disrupt your way of life? While over the counter pain medication can work to reduce swelling and alleviate the symptoms, they do not treat the source of the problem. As such, your pain will only continue to return unless the problem is handled appropriated through professional medical care. Pain in the heel of your foot often originates far from the site of your pain, but your care does not need to be invasive or time consuming. You can find the care you need to relieve plantar fasciitis for good with Roselle heel pain treatment from the state of the art offices of the AFP Podiatry Roselle.

Most cases of heel pain are caused by a medical condition known as plantar fasciitis, one of the most common foot problems affecting patients of all ages today. This problem occurs when the ligament which connects the bone of your heel to the toes of your foot via the arch, known as the plantar fascia, becomes swollen, irritated, or otherwise weakened over time. When this happens, pain can begin in the heel of your foot, and move to the bottom of the foot anytime you move to walk or simply stand. Plantar fasciitis most often affects patients in their middle ages, as well as younger patients who are very active, such as athletes and even soldiers, and can affect either one or both feet. While pain killers can work to make you more comfortable throughout the day, this does save the plantar fascia ligament from harm. Repeated straining of the tendon can cause tearing overtime without proper care. Symptoms of a torn plantar fascia include increasing levels of pain and swelling of the ligament. The first step to Roselle heel pain treatment is identifying the cause of your case of plantar fascia to begin treatment as soon as possible. For many patients, the application of a custom-made orthotic works to support the plantar fascia properly, strengthening the entire system and putting an end to pain. Your doctor will also walk you through physical therapy routines designed to alleviate tight muscles which can put additional strain on the plantar fascia and work to effectively relieve pain.

For the very best in Roselle heel pain treatment, be sure to visit the experts at the advanced care offices of AFP Podiatry Roselle. Our fully licensed and professionally trained staff proudly serve your local community with the latest advancements in podiatry technology and procedure for conservative yet effective care of a variety of foot problems in patients of all ages. With the help of AFP Podiatry Roselle, you can find the relief you need to life your life to the fullest once again.

 

 

 

Roselle Heel Pain Treatment

Roselle Heel Pain Treatment

 

 

825 N Roselle Rd.
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 582-1100

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Local Foot Doctor in Norridge

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Norridge Podiatrist

Are you constantly worried about getting into the shape for fear that you could cause yourself injury, even as you try to work to put your body into peak performance? Working out is just like anything else in life, in addition to proper knowledge, you need the right tools to succeed. Whether you have problems staying on your feet all day at work, or are simply concerned about injuries that could happen on the field, your local foot doctor in Norridge has exactly what you need to live a pain free to life to the fullest. Your first steps towards a better you begins with an appointment to the state of the art practice of the AFP Podiatry Norridge.

Many of us think of painkillers as the first and only solution to relieving bodily aches and pains. However, these over the counter medications only work to mask the problem for a short period of time, rather than treating the problem at the source. Foot pains and aches should always be cared for first and foremost by your local foot doctor in Norridge. In many cases, pain in one area of the foot is actually rooted in another region entirely due to the complex system of tendons and ligaments that allow our bodies to move upright. One of the number one methods of caring for your body in order to strengthen these muscles and joints and put an end to pain at the source is also the easiest method of doing so – professionally made orthotics. While foot typing works to help discover the root cause of many issues, such as plantar fasciitis which cause pain in the ankles due to high arches which are not receiving proper support and thus putting stress on the tissues which connect the two regions, no two sets of feet are exactly alike. With the help of orthotics from your trusted podiatrist, custom orthotics work to not only provide comfort and instant pain relief, they also work to support the exact areas of your feet which your body needs in order to strengthen the weakened regions, creating a better stride, improved gait, and even increased speed and dexterity that works to keep your body working hard and free form injury on and off the field.

For the care you need to get your life back, be sure to visit the experts at your local foot doctor in Norridge at the welcoming offices of AFP Podiatry Norridge. Our fully licensed and professionally trained staff proudly serve your local community with the latest advances in technology and procedure in order to care for podiatry problems in patients of all ages. With the help of the AFP Podiatry Norridge, you can find the help you need to get back on your feet again.

 

 

Local Foot Doctor in Norridge

Local Foot Doctor in Norridge

 

 

 

 

4701 N. Cumberland Ave. Suite 19
Norridge, Illinois 60706
Phone: (708) 867-3338

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Heal Pain Specialist in Lombard

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Lombard Foot Doctor

Heal Pain Specialist in Lombard

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Here at AFP Podiatry – Lombard, some of the most common reasons that patients visit us for treatment are related to heel pain. Some symptoms that bring patients in to visit our heel pain specialist in Lombard include: pain on the bottom of the heel, pain that is usually worse when you stand up, pain that increases over a period of months, and pain in the arch of the foot. If you are experiencing any of these heel pain symptoms, you should schedule an appointment with our heel pain specialist in Lombard as soon as possible so that we can assess your symptoms and offer you the treatment you need. Firstly, it is helpful to understand why heel pain occurs in the first place. It occurs most often as a result of the structure of the foot. For example, if you have overly flat feet or overly arched feet, it is likely you are not wearing shoes that give your feet the kind of support they need. Visiting our heel pain specialist in Lombard can be helpful because we can identify your foot type and then give you recommendations for footwear that will help relieve your symptoms and give you increased comfort as you move through your day. In order to diagnose your heel pain as plantar fascilitis, our heel pain specialist in Lombard will discuss your symptoms with you, examine your foot, and perform x-rays as needed. From there, we can work with you to determine the treatment plan that will work best for you. Aside from surgery, we can help you with stretching exercises, lifestyle changes, ice therapy, medications, and more.

If you would like to learn more about how our heel pain specialist in Lombard can be of service to you, we encourage you to visit the main AFP Podiatry – Lombard website to read through some additional information that you might find useful. If you have any specific questions or concerns that you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to contact the staff here for assistance. We look forward to working with you here at AFP Podiatry – Lombard soon.

Foot Surgeon in Lombard
2340 S Highland Ave, Suite 100
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 620-4848

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Warts Specialist in Roselle

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Roselle Podiatrist

Warts Specialist in Roselle

Warts Specialist in Roselle

Here at AFP Podiatry – Roselle, one of the most common conditions that we see in our patients is the development of warts. If you are experiencing foot warts, our warts specialist in Roselle is here to help. A wart is a viral infection that can appear anywhere on the skin, but we treat warts located on the feet. Most of the time, warts on your feet are harmless, but plantar warts, or warts located on the bottom of your feet can be very painful and uncomfortable. They also are highly contagious, and so should be treated as soon as you notice their development. Warts are the result of the Papova virus, and reside in your epidermal tissues. Some signs for you to look out for include: a cauliflower appearance, a thick hard layer of skin called a callus, black pinpoints, a lesion that interrupts the direction in which the natural lines in your skin go, and pain or tenderness when pressure is applied on the bottom of your foot, such as during walking or standing. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you should schedule an appointment with our warts specialist in Roselle here at AFP Podiatry – Roselle as soon as possible so that we can resolve your symptoms. Some examples of wart treatments available here at our office include: freezing, cautery, acids, shaving, and lasers. We will work with you to find the treatment that is best suited for you and your unique needs based on your symptoms at the time of your appointment.

If you would like to learn more about how our warts specialist in Roselle can be of service to you, we encourage you to visit the main AFP Podiatry – Roselle website to read through some additional information regarding our services and other related topics. If you have any specific questions or concerns that you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team of staff for assistance. You can reach us either by phone or online. We look forward to working with you and hope to see you here at AFP Podiatry – Roselle soon.

AFP Podiatry, LTD
825 N Roselle Rd.
Roselle, IL.
Phone: (630) 582-1100

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What Shoes are Best for You in Norridge

Written by Dr Phillip Forni on October 10, 2014 — Leave a Comment

Norridge Orthopedics

Here at AFP Podiatry – Norridge, your health, comfort, and convenience are of the utmost important to us. If you are interested in learning what shoes are best for you – our Norridge podiatry experts are here to help you. Some of our most successful treatment plans involve a change in the shoes you wear and the use of orthopedics. Our patients who are runners most often have questions about their footwear. If you are a serious runner and run often, it is highly important for you to consider the shoes you are wearing and how they can affect your feet. When it comes to figuring out what shoes are best for you – Norridge foot specialists here at AFP Podiatry will help you find the running shoes that are best suited for your specific running habits, as well as your feet and any existing foot conditions that you might have. The first step to determining the right running shoe for you is figuring out your foot type, and the experts at our facility can help confirm your foot type for you. You can either be a pronator or a supinator, or you can have neutral feet. Pronators have relatively flat feet, which can then lead to issues like over pronation if you do not have the proper footwear. Supinators have high arches, which can lead to putting too much weight on the outside of the feet. Neutral type feet are somewhere in between pronators and supinators. Based on our foot type, we can give you the advice you need to pick out the shoes that will be the most beneficial for you and your training.

If you would like to learn more about what shoes are best for you in Norridge, be sure to visit our practice’s main website to read on about all of the services available to you here at AFP Podiatry – Norridge. If you have any specific questions or concerns that you would like addressed, we hope you will not hesitate to contact us so that we can assist you. You can reach us either by giving us a call directly at the office, or you might also choose to send us a message online. We are always happy to help you in any way possible. We look forward to working with you soon here at AFP Podiatry.

AFP Podiatry, LTD
4701 N. Cumberland Ave. Suite 19
Norridge, IL.
Phone: (708) 867-3338

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Lombard Warts Specialist

Written by Dr Phillip Forni on September 30, 2014 — Leave a Comment

Warts Specialist

Our Lombard warts specialist explains to our patients that warts are caused by a viral infection in the top layer of your skin. Yes, warts on your skin can be passed to another person when that person touches the warts. You can also get warts from using towels or other objects that were used by a person who has warts. Warts are non-cancerous, epidermal growths, usually occurring on your hands and feet. Although most common warts appear on your hands and feet, there are many types of warts that can appear all over your body.

Warts that occur on your face are known as filiform warts. Plantar warts are located on the bottom and sides of your feet, and there are also warts that are found on areas that are commonly shaved, such as your face and legs, and these are known as flat warts. Warts that infect the skin under and around your fingernails and toenails are called periungal warts. Genital warts are found on and around male and female genitals and are very contagious. It is important not to have unprotected sex if you or your partner has warts on the genital area, as the infection can be spread to a sexual partner without knowing it.

Even though warts can occur at any age, they are most common in children, young adults and people with immune system deficiencies. Warts are caused by a viral infection known as human papillomavirus, or HPV for short. Our Lombard warts specialist knows that there are presently over 120 types of HPV circulating in the human population today, and different types of warts are caused by various types of the HPV virus. For instance, the 1 and 3 strains of human papillomavirus are the most common, and are usually the causes when someone develops a common wart. Common warts are often bothersome and can bleed and cause pain when they’re bumped. Warts can also be embarrassing, especially if they grow on your face. Developing certain types of warts not only depends on the type of HPV, but also on your own immune system. Each person’s immune system reacts differently to HPV, therefore, some people may not develop warts even if they have come in direct contact with the virus. Proper treatment with our Lombard warts specialist can decrease the chance that the warts will be spread to other areas of your body, or to other people.

 

 

Foot Pain Lombard

Foot Pain Lombard

 

 

AFP Podiatry, LTD
2340 S Highland Ave. Suite 100
Lombard, IL.
Phone: (630) 620-4848

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Remove Warts in Roselle

Written by Dr Phillip Forni on September 30, 2014 — Leave a Comment

Wart Removal

Plantar warts develop in the outer layer of your skin on the soles of your feet, caused by an infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). At AFP Podiatry Roselle, our specialist knows that more than 100 types of HPV exist, but only a few cause plantar warts on your feet. Everyone’s immune system responds differently to HPV, and not everyone who comes in contact with it develops plantar warts. The virus isn’t easily transmitted by direct contact from one person to another because HPV strains that cause plantar warts aren’t highly contagious. However, it does thrive in moist, warm environments, so you can contract the virus by walking barefoot around swimming pools or locker rooms. Once the virus does spread from the first site of infection, more warts may appear. Our experts who remove warts in Roselle, educate our patients on the facts pertaining to their plantar wart.

A small, rough, fleshy, grainy growth on the bottom of your foot, a plantar wart, and the virus that causes it, needs to have a point of entry into the skin of your foot. Our wart experts at AFP Podiatry Roselle explains that this can be cracks in dry skin, cuts or scrapes, or wet, softened, fragile skin from being in the water a long time. The symptoms and signs of a plantar wart are hard, thickened skin (callus) where a wart has grown inward, black pinpoints which are often referred to as wart seeds, a lesion that interferes with the normal ridges and lines in the skin of your foot, and tenderness, or pain, when standing or walking. It’s time to see our foot care specialists who remove warts in Roselle if your plantar wart is painful, or changes in color or appearance. We also recommend having your wart examined if you’ve tried treating the wart, but it persists, multiplies, or comes back, or if the pain from the wart interferes with your daily activities.

In situations where at home treatments and basic in-office treatments are not effective, our experts who remove warts in Roselle may recommend surgical removal. There are different types of plantar wart surgeries, including cryosurgery, where liquid nitrogen is used to freeze the wart, laser surgery, where the wart tissue is removed by using intense laser energy, electro-surgery, where electrical energy is used to burn the wart tissue, and surgical excision, where a scalpel is used to remove the wart. Surgical excision is mainly used as a last resort, when laser surgery, and cryosurgery is unsuccessful.

 

 

Norridge Foot Pain Doctor

Norridge Foot Pain Doctor

 

AFP Podiatry, LTD
825 N Roselle Rd.
Roselle, IL.
Phone: (630) 582-1100

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Warts Treatment in Norridge

Written by Dr Phillip Forni on September 30, 2014 — Leave a Comment

Warts Expert

Contrary to popular belief, you can’t get warts from a frog. Providing warts treatment in Norridge, our experts at AFP Podiatry Norridge explains that warts are actually caused by a viral infection in the top layer of your skin. Warts are non-cancerous, epidermal growths, usually occurring on your hands and feet. Although most common warts appear on your hands and feet, there are many types of warts that can appear all over your body. Warts that occur on your face are known as filiform warts. Genital warts are found on and around male and female genitals and plantar warts are located on the bottom and sides of your feet. There are also warts that are found on areas that are commonly shaved, such as your face and legs, and these are known as flat warts. Warts that infect the skin under and around your fingernails and toenails are called periungal warts.

Even though warts can occur at any age, they are most common in children, young adults and people with immune system deficiencies. Warts are caused by a viral infection known as human papillomavirus, or HPV for short. Presently, our wart experts know that there are over 120 types of HPV circulating in the human population today, and different types of warts are caused by various types of the HPV virus. For instance, the 1 and 3 strains of human papillomavirus are the most common, and more often than not, they are usually the causes when someone develops a common wart. Developing certain types of warts not only depends on the type of HPV, but also on your own immune system. Each person’s immune system reacts differently to HPV, therefore, some people may not develop warts even if they have come in direct contact with the virus. When wart do develop, it’s time to reach out to our compassionate, and discreet experts, regarding warts treatment in Norridge.

Bleomycin, also referred to as bleomycin sulfate, or Blenoxane, is an anti-cancer drug that can be used to remove warts as part of our warts removal treatment in Norridge. When all other wart removal treatments have failed, or if your warts are difficult to remove surgically because they are in a hard to reach location, bleomycin will be recommended. The human papilloma virus that infects the skin and causes the wart to form dies as its DNA is broken up by the bleomycin. In some cases, bleomycin may also target your blood vessels that feed the wart.

 

Warts Treatment in Norridge

Warts Treatment in Norridge

 

4612 N Harlem Ave
Norridge IL 60706
(708) 867-3338

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