Don’t put shoes back on before giving feet some TLC

Labor Day traditionally is the seasonal milestone when our thoughts turn to checking out the furnace, repairing the cracks in our homes, waxing the car and other chores associated with surviving a Chicago winter.

 

 

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But what about taking time to “winterize” your feet?

Over the past few months they’ve developed calluses, cuts and cracks, blisters, bug bites and warts running barefoot at the beach and pool, working out on the golf course and tennis court, jogging on unforgiving pavement and hiking on rough terrain. Now it’s time to give them the Tender Loving Care they deserve.

If you’ve developed warts on your soles, hard calluses on your heels or a fungus under your toenails from a summer spent wearing flip flops and sandals or going barefoot in public places, you should take steps to relieve these painful pressure points. And do it before it’s time to switch to heavier and more restrictive shoes and boots.

That’s the advice of Dr. Ada Paolucci, president of the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association. “Most of these conditions will respond to over-the-counter medications. But some of these sore spots such as a callused heel that crack and develops deep fissures that become infected can be especially dangerous for people with diabetes or compromised immune systems,” she said.

When that happens Paolucci recommends seeing a podiatrist who will perform a debridement to speed up the healing process. (Debridement is a surgical procedure in which all foreign debris and contaminants are removed from the infected fissure so that the remaining living tissue is exposed and can heal properly.)

Please call the Foot, Ankle & Lower Leg Center office in Las Vegas and the Henderson area anytime @702-878-2455 between Monday – Friday (9am to 5pm) and we would be happy to set up an appointment for you.  Please visit our website @ www.FallCenter.com.  

When pain or injury occurs, you deserve highly personalized treatment using the most advanced techniques.  At the Foot, Ankle & Lower Leg Center (FallCenter), you’ll enjoy an unsurpassed level of quality care.  Dr. Ricciardi, Dr. Shalev and Dr. McLeod are proud to provide comprehensive solutions for all types of foot and ankle problems. 

Your quality care begins the minute you arrive, as our staff greets you by name and answers your questions.  Our team of foot and ankle specialists will inspire your confidence and their genuine warmth and compassion will earn your trust.

You’ll receive a prompt and thorough assessment, including on-site diagnostic ultrasound and digital x-rays.  Your treatment plan is designed to resolve your condition without surgery whenever possible.  When surgery is needed, your feet are in the hands of leading physicians with expertise in the latest minimally invasive techniques.  As a result, you’ll be back on your feet and back to your active life as quickly as possible.

Without proper treatment, an injury or chronic condition can keep you from performing even the simplest everyday tasks.  To meet patients’ most critical health needs, Dr. Ricciardi, Dr. Shalev and Dr. McLeod have developed the following “Center of Excellence” treatment programs: Bunion Solutions, Heel Pain, Diabetic Foot Care and Sports Performance Center.