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• posted: Mar. 02, 2022
• Foot Care

Pounding pavement, intense box jumps, PR deadlifts…we couldn’t do the activities and exercise we love without healthy feet and ankles. Of course, feet and ankles are also prone to injury. Read More

• posted: Feb. 14, 2022
• Blisters

A blister can be a real nuisance. It can make it uncomfortable to walk around, let alone try to go on your run. Fortunately, there are some simple things you Read More

• posted: Feb. 01, 2022
• Heel Pain,  Plantar Fasciitis

Are you suffering from heel pain that makes you feel uncomfortable while walking or running? At Pivotal Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Dr. Russell Grimes, Dr. Ben Olsen, and Dr. Ross Read More

• posted: Jan. 27, 2022
• Fallen Arches,  Flat Feet

Fallen arches, better known as flat feet, are more common than you might realize. While many people have flat feet and don’t even know it, others are dealing with regular Read More

• posted: Jan. 21, 2022
• Bunion,  Bunion Surgery

How bunion surgery from your podiatrists in St. Joseph, Kansas City, and Independence, MO, can help you when you have bunions. If you suffer from bunions, you already know how they Read More

• posted: Jan. 19, 2022
• Foot Fracture

The simple answer is that there is no difference between a fracture and a break. From shattered bones to hairline cracks, any damage done to the bones of the feet Read More

• posted: Dec. 30, 2021
• Arthritis

Is the pain and stiffness you’re experiencing in your feet and ankles caused by arthritis? If arthritis is left untreated, it’s possible that your symptoms could become so severe that Read More

• posted: Dec. 15, 2021
• Podiatrist

How your podiatrists in St. Joseph, Kansas City, and Independence, MO, can help you and your feet Your podiatrist is an important part of your healthcare team, and there are many Read More

• posted: Dec. 13, 2021
• Corns

From running miles to wearing shoes that are too loose or too tight, there are many reasons why you may develop a corn. A corn is your skin’s way of Read More

• posted: Dec. 03, 2021
• Custom Orthotics,  Orthotics

Our feet are often overworked and underappreciated. They do so much for us and yet we often take them for granted unless they start to cause us issues. Whether you’re Read More

• posted: Nov. 24, 2021
• Sweaty Feet,  Hyperhidrosis

Sweating occasionally is normal. It could be a particularly hot day or you could simply be hitting your workout hard. In these instances, sweating isn’t just normal, it’s expected; however, Read More

• posted: Nov. 02, 2021
• Splinters

Getting splinters in the feet is fairly common. Of course, some people wonder if they can simply leave a splinter in their foot and let it work itself out. Others Read More

• posted: Oct. 22, 2021
• Bone Spurs

Bone spurs may develop on your foot over time and cause severe pain. Recovering from this health issue requires a careful approach and a myriad of different treatments. Understanding each Read More

• posted: Oct. 08, 2021
• Broken Ankle,  Ankle Fracture

A broken ankle, or an ankle fracture, is often caused by rolling the ankle, rotating the ankle, tripping, or falling. A fractured ankle is when one or more bones of Read More

• posted: Oct. 07, 2021
• Broken Toe

A broken toe is one of the most common minor injuries that you can suffer. However, sometimes, it can prove difficult to tell whether or not you actually have a Read More

• posted: Sep. 27, 2021
• High Blood Pressure,  Foot Care

Whether you are concerned about high blood pressure or you already have been diagnosed with this chronic condition you may be surprised to hear that it can also impact your Read More