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If you need prescription orthotics, the process includes the biomechanical evaluation (where we make angular measurements), the casting, fabrication in the lab, dispensal and check up. Orthotics from Chicago Health SMB Brands on Vimeo. TIMELINE FOR CUSTOM ORTHOTICS First Appointment: Discuss the condition for which custom orthotics may be needed, and treatment options for that … Read more
Custom orthotics are like prescription eyeglasses for the feet. Just like glasses or contact lenses change the angles by which light reaches your eyes, orthotics change the way that forces from the ground work when they reach your feet. Functional and Accommodative Orthotics There are two types of orthotics, functional and accommodative. The foot … Read more
You may notice some thick areas of skin on your feet, possibly even causing some pain. It could be a corn or callus, but what’s the difference between the two, and why are they important? Getting its name from its resemblance to a corn kernel, a corn is a small, circular, thickened area found in … Read more
There are many tendons in the foot that can be injured. Tendonitis from Chicago Health SMB Brands on Vimeo. In this article we will focus on the two peroneal tendons, but there are many more which we can diagnose and treat. The peroneal tendons both start in the lower leg, wrap around the outside of … Read more
Pain, burning, or numbness between your toes or in the ball of your foot? It could be a benign growth of nerve tissue called a neuroma. Neuromas are inflamed, enlarged nerves. The most common location is between the third and fourth toes, or between the second and third. They may cause a “funny bone” feeling … Read more
It is commonly believed that there is nothing that can be done for a broken toe. This is not true. Toe fractures that heal wrong will remain stiff and painful. Toes need to be x-rayed to be sure the fracture is not displaced, angulated or gapped. The metatarsals is the part of the foot between … Read more
An ingrown toenail is where is nail border digs in and lacerates the nail fold, causing pain and sometimes an infection. It may be due to improper nail trimming. Depending on the condition, Dr. Hoy may recommend one of several procedures, including permanent removal of the offending nail border. What Is an Ingrown Toenail? When … Read more
“Dr. Hoy is an excellent podiatrist who listens carefully, does a thorough examination, and provides appropriate treatment. I look forward to my plantar fasciitis improving!” -Kevin H., MD Plantar fasciitis is the most common musculoskeletal condition of the foot. It is characterized by heel or arch pain, especially upon getting up in the morning from … Read more