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Older Foot Health

A key to independence is the ability to move about unassisted, but for thousands of older people, foot and ankle problems may prevent pain-free mobility.
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Balance Health FAQs

Exercises for Foot and Ankle Health

It's important to keep your feet and ankles moving so they stay healthy and strong. The seven exercises below will help stretch and strengthen your ...
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Soccer, athlete and injury on sport field while exercise, workout and practice suffer on game day.

What is Turf Toe?

The Turf Toe injury occurs with hyperextension of the great toe at the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint.
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Athletes Foot

Selecting Athletic Shoes

Athletic shoes that are made well and fit well are as important to your pursuits as shin guards for soccer or a helmet for pro ...
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Weil Foot & Ankle Institute - Mount Prospect, IL

Foot and Ankle Specialists of West Michigan Officially Powered by Weil Foot & Ankle Institute

We are excited to share that we have joined Weil Foot & Ankle Institute (WFAI), the largest podiatry practice in the Midwest and one of ...
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GRBJ - Pro-Bono Surgery Comes Full Circle For West Michigan Team

GRBJ – Pro-Bono Surgery Comes Full Circle For West Michigan Team

Through an ongoing partnership between a local physician practice and a nonprofit, a Ghana toddler recently received pro-bono treatment to correct his severely clubbed feet. ...
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Rapidchat - Dr. Katherine Safe on Life as a Young Physician

Rapidchat – Dr. Katherine Safe on Life as a Young Physician

Dr. Katherine Sage aims to bring a unique outlook and fresh ideas to the world of foot and ankle health, including community outreach, volunteering, and ...
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The Next Generation of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

The Next Generation of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Today’s foot and ankle surgeons are different. We make up a new generation of specialists who continuously learn and develop their expertise in surgical and ...
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Foot & Ankle Specialists of West Michigan orthopedic surgeon Katherine Sage MS, DO was presented with the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO) Emerging Leader award.

News Release – Orthopedic Surgeon Wins National Award

Foot & Ankle Specialists of West Michigan orthopedic surgeon Katherine Sage MS, DO was presented with the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO) Emerging Leader ...
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Basketball Season Brings the Risk of Injury For Children and Teens

Basketball Season Brings the Risk of Injury For Children and Teens

Incredibly, more than half a million players are treated for basketball–related injuries each year.
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Solutions for Arch Pain

Solutions for Arch Pain

Arch pain can cause pain in the heel and ball of the foot as well as on the top. The pain may be worse when ...
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Diabetes and Your Feet - How To Do a Proper Foot Exam

Diabetes and Your Feet – How To Do a Proper Foot Exam

If you have diabetes, you know how important it is to check your feet regularly – every day, in fact!
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Goodbye, Warts! Hello, CO2 Laser Treatments!

Goodbye, Warts! Hello, CO2 Laser Treatments!

Our CO2 laser emits a light heat, destroying the small blood vessels that are keeping the wart alive on your skin.
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Start Your New Year on the Right Foot

Start Your New Year on the Right Foot

Let us suggest an easy and beneficial New Year’s resolution for your health: Visit your podiatrist!
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Ghanaian Mother and Son Receive Same Life-Changing Clubfoot Treatment in Grand Rapids Nearly 20 Years Apart

News Release – Ghanaian Mother and Son Receive Same Life-Changing Clubfoot Treatment in Grand Rapids Nearly 20 Years Apart

17 years after Priya Permaul received life-changing, clubfoot treatment in Grand Rapids, Priya’s son, Jonathan Khan, arrived in West Michigan to have his severely clubbed ...
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Healing Clubfoot, One Patient at a Time

Healing Clubfoot, One Patient at a Time

Clubfoot requires treatment to prevent children from walking on their ankles or the sides of their feet. With treatment, according to Dr. David, the vast ...
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All About Our Remarkable Toenails

All About Our Remarkable Toenails

Our toenails actually have lots of essential functions to help us walk and balance.
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Learning the Signs of Diabetes

Learning the Signs of Diabetes

Learning the signs of diabetes can mean the difference between managing this disease and suffering from serious complications.
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Don't Ruin Vacation Fun With a Foot Problem

Don’t Ruin Vacation Fun With a Foot Problem

The last thing you want while vacationing is to be sidelined by a toe or foot injury. It’s always a good idea to take good ...
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Back-To-School Shoe Shopping Tips

With back-to-school season upon us, it’s time to purchase new backpacks, school supplies, and, most importantly, shoes.
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