Lincoln Park Podiatry is taking appointments for Laser treatment of fungal toenails and plantar warts on Friday, August 26, 2011.  Dr. Debra Young is offering free consultations before this to evaluate your condition and determine if you are a good candidate for this treatment.  Call 773-327-0006 for an appointment.

Lincoln Park Podiatry is now offering FREE GAIT ANALYSES         

Are your foot mechanics optimal when walking or running?  Do you have foot pain, hip pain, knee pain or back pain that might be caused by poor foot function?  Perhaps you would benefit from wearing custom made foot orthotics.  Dr. Debra Young can now analyze your foot function with the computerized GaitScan™ system and determine if the pain you are experiencing is related to faulty foot function that can be corrected with custom orthotics.  By correcting foot misalignments you can improve your speed, improve your balance, and eliminate pain.  For your free gait analysis, please call us at 773-327-0006 for an appointment.

Foot Pain – You Don’t Have to Live With It!

Doctor William Scholl said, “WHEN YOUR FEET HURT, YOU HURT ALL OVER!”  Foot pain can really affect our ability to enjoy our daily activities.  Unfortunately many people tough it out and wait until the pain is almost unbearable before they go for help.

Pain can occur anywhere in the foot, including the heel, toes, ball of foot, arch or ankles. If you seek treatment at the first sign of a problem, we have a better chance of helping you avoid much unnecessary discomfort and pain. 

Foot pain can be caused by a wide range of conditions or injuries.  Poorly fitting shoes are often to blame, but athletics, aging, being overweight, structural defects and medical conditions, such as arthritis and diabetes, also increase your chances of having foot problems. 

Are you experiencing pain from any of these foot problems?

        bunions                                      hammer toes

        corns, calluses                         ingrown toenails

        plantar fasciitis (heel pain)    arch strain

        sports injuries                          complications of diabetes

        pain in ball of foot                    poor biomechanical alignment

A Medical Pedicure . . .  for those seeking a safe, hygienic foot tune-up performed by a highly skilled foot specialist. 

Most people only think about seeing a podiatrist when they have foot pain or problems.  But it’s important to keep your feet as healthy as possible with regular care and early treatment for any problems. 

Many people of both genders need more help with their feet than a typical nail salon can provide.  Medical pedicures target   unsightly and uncomfortable conditions like corns, calluses, ingrown toenails, and dry cracked heels. They are particularly beneficial for seniors and moms-to-be!

It is also the most careful and thorough care for people with more serious health conditions like diabetes, vascular disease, poor circulation, rheumatoid arthritis or underlying foot deformities (and often covered by insurance). 

Yes, a medical pedicure does cost more than a traditional salon pedicure but many patients say it’s an expense they’re willing to pay.  And, because the benefits of the medical pedicure last longer, you won’t need them as often.

Debra Young, DPM, Your Foot Wellness Doctor