Foot Fungus – What You Need to Know
What is foot fungus? Mostly known as athlete’s foot, fungus of the feet and toenails is a bacterial infection that causes the skin of the heels and toenails to peel, harden and turn a yellowish color. The first signs of foot fungus usually appear between the toes. Though symptoms can be painful, most people […]
Thinking About Wearing Flip-Flops All Summer? Read This First!
We’re all familiar with that rush of excitement we get when we slip into our favorite flip flops or sandals when the weather warms up. Taking your feet for a breezy spin around the block sounds fun and relaxing, but did you know that most slip-on shoes are actually bad for your feet? Here are […]
Top Doctors
Congratulations Dr. Ty Hussain for being featured as a Top Doctor in the EvanstonMan magazine! As always, if your feet are hurting for any reason, make sure to call our Evanston office – Evanston Podiatric Surgeons at 847-475-9030, or Downtown Chicago office – Mag Mile Foot and Ankle Institute at 312-236-3507. Our care options for […]
Best Practices For Ankle Injury Prevention
In our last blog we talked about ankle pain while running and most common ankle injuries. Today we’ll discuss best practices for preventing injuries. Wear shoes that fit.This point cannot be stressed enough. Wearing poorly-fitting shoes will eventually lead to a painful, and sometime permanent foot condition. A well-fitting shoe should provide the entire ankle […]
Have Ankle Pain While Running? This Could Be Why
With spring in full effect and the weather becoming nicer, more and more people are venturing outside for daily jogs, marathons, or even hitting the treadmill on those rainy days. While from a bird eye view running seems like a relatively harmless sport, ankle and foot injuries are still very common and can happen anytime […]