EVANSTON FOOT & ANKLE CLINIC

Podiatrist - Evanston - Friendly Staff

Dr Kevin J. Tunnat 800 Austin Street, Suite 611W Evanston, IL 60202 (847) 864-5010
Evanston Foot and Ankle Clinic
 
  • Sports Injuries
    Category: Fitness and Your Feet

    Engaging in sports brings joy, competition, and physical activity into our lives, but it also comes with the inherent risk of injuries. Regarding sports injuries, the foot is a vulnerable area that frequently bears the brunt of intense athletic activities. In this comprehensive guide, we explore the

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  • Sports Injuries
    Category: Fitness and Your Feet

    Knee, foot, and ankle injuries are common occurrences among athletes participating in various sports and activities. These injuries can range from minor strains and sprains to more serious ligament tears and fractures. Understanding the specific types of injuries that affect the knee, foot, and ankle,

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  • Stretching
    Category: Fitness and Your Feet

    Before beginning any exercise regimen, proper stretching is essential. If muscles are properly warmed up, the strain on muscles, tendons, and joints is reduced. Stretching exercises should take 5 to 10 minutes and ought to be conducted in a stretch/hold/relax pattern without any bouncing or pulling.

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  • Tennis Injuries to the Foot and Ankle
    Category: Fitness and Your Feet

    Tennis, synonymous with agility and precision, places unique demands on the lower extremities, particularly the foot and ankle. The swift lateral movements, abrupt stops, and explosive sprints on the court make tennis players susceptible to various injuries. In this comprehensive exploration, we delve

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  • Volleyball Injuries to the Foot and Ankle
    Category: Fitness and Your Feet

    Volleyball, a sport that demands agility, precision, and explosive movements, places considerable stress on the lower extremities, especially the foot and ankle. As players execute swift jumps, lateral shuffles, and sudden stops, the risk of injuries to these crucial areas becomes inevitable. In this

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  • Walking and Your Feet
    Category: Fitness and Your Feet

    Walking, a seemingly effortless act is a symphony orchestrated by the intricate movements of our feet. This exploration delves into the profound connection between walking and foot health, unraveling the biomechanics, benefits, and potential challenges associated with this fundamental human activity. Biomechanics

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A podiatrist, also called a doctor of podiatric medicine, is a specialist who provides medical diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle problems, such as bunions, heel pain, spurs, hammertoes, neuromas, ingrown toenails, warts, corns and calluses. A podiatrist also renders care of sprains, fractures, infections, and injuries of the foot, ankle and heel. In addition to undergraduate medical school training, podiatrists also attend graduate school for a doctorate degree in podiatry. Podiatrists are required to take state and national exams, as well as be licensed by the state in which they practice. According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, there are an estimated 15,000 practicing podiatrists in the United States. Podiatrists are in demand more than ever today because of a rapidly aging population. In addition, according to the association, foot disorders are among the most widespread and neglected health problems affecting people in this country. Typically, podiatrists:

  • Consult with patients and other physicians on how to prevent foot problems.
  • Diagnose and treat tumors, ulcers, fractures, skin and nail diseases, and deformities.
  • Perform surgeries to correct or remedy such problems as bunions, clawtoes, fractures, hammertoes, infections, ruptured Achilles, and other ligaments and tendons.
  • Prescribe therapies and perform diagnostic procedures such as ultrasound and lab tests.
  • Prescribes or fits patients with inserts called orthotics that correct walking patterns.
  • Treat conditions such as: bone disorders, bunions, corns, calluses, cysts, heel spurs, infections, ingrown nails, and plantar fasciitis.

Podiatrist - Evanston, Dr Kevin J. Tunnat, Evanston Foot & Ankle Clinic, 800 Austin, Suite 611, West Tower, Evanston, IL. 60202 (847) 864-5010