Dr. Lawrence Kosova, discusses how podiatrists treat sports related foot and ankle injuries in this segment on podiatric sports medicine. He also offers helpful hints on preventative measures to help keep all athletes (professional to novice) from injuring their feet in the first place.
Dr. Kosova talks about nail fungus on CAN TV.
Family Podiatry Center in Naperville is the only foot clinic in Chicagoland that uses Noveon laser to remove nail fungus from below the surface. The treatment is painless, non-invasive, quick, and soothing. In this episode of Feet Forward, Dr. Kosova, DPM, speaks on the subject of nail fungus, common treatments that have been used before, are how they stack up compared to the Noveon laser. Signs of nail fungus: Pitting… Yellowness… Pain Association near the nail, and nail bed area. Causes: Hereditary… “In the genes.” …
Dr. Reid, DPM on WGN Chicago – Channel 9
Shoe size change frequently with children as they can grow anywhere from 3-6 sizes in the span of a year. Here’s a few tips when it comes to shopping for new shoes with your child. Thumbs width from tip of toe Measure when child is Standing Lace shoes correctly Replace worn out laces. Athletic shoes such as soccer shoes have started showing problems for boys ages 9-11 year old who complain about heel pain. This suggests that placement of the cleats were the problem with weight …
Dr. Marlene Reid on ABC Chicago – Channel 7
Dr Marlene Reid of Family Podiatry Center Naperville Illinois discussing shoes with Sylvia Perez and Linda Yu of Channel 7 ABC Chicago
Dr Kosova on Can TV discussing ankle injuries
Dr Lawrence Kosova of Family Podiatry Center in Naperville Illinois discusses ankle sprains and ligament and tendon injuries. Overuse is one of the most common reasons foot and/or ankle injuries occur. Athletic Atcivities, Weekend Warriors, and Running populations alike tend to describe their injury as follows: “The area around my foot and ankle hurts, is swelling, and/or turning color…” “At times, my ankle tends to roll or, “gives out…” These are all indicators that an ankle sprain has occurred. Ankle sprains are common in sports such as Basketball, …
Dr Reid Discusses Heel Pain and The Topaz Procedure
Learn how the minimally invasive procedure can treat your chronic heel pain.
Larry Kosova, DPM, Achieves Master HyProCure® Surgeon Credential
Surgeon with practice in Naperville, Illinois recognized for meeting the standards set by The Graham International Implant Institute in the use of the HyProCure® Internal, Extra-Osseous, Extra-Articular, TaloTarsal Fixation Device. Graham International Implant Institute PRLog – Jun. 7, 2012 – MACOMB, Mich. — (MACOMB, MICHIGAN) – Dr. Larry Kosova of Advanced Ankle and Foot Care Center located in Naperville, IL has been awarded Master HyProCure®Surgeon status by The Graham International Implant Institute® (GIII), the training partner of GraMedica®, a global orthopedic medical device company. The …
Marlene Reid, DPM, Achieves Master HyProCure® Surgeon Credential
Surgeon with practice in Naperville, Illinois recognized for meeting the standards set by The Graham International Implant Institute in the use of the HyProCure® Internal, Extra-Osseous, Extra-Articular, TaloTarsal Fixation Device. Graham International Implant Institute PRLog – Jun. 7, 2012 – MACOMB, Mich. — (MACOMB, MICHIGAN) – Dr. Marlene Reid of Advanced Ankle and Foot Care Center located in Naperville, IL has been awarded Master HyProCure®Surgeon status by The Graham International Implant Institute® (GIII), the training partner of GraMedica®, a global orthopedic medical device company. The …
Gait Assessment Device Provides Dynamic Diagnostic Insights
Issue Number: Volume 25 – Issue 2 – February 2012 (PodiatryToday) Author(s): Danielle Chicano Accurate gait assessment can obviously play a key role in the diagnostic workup. Accordingly, a gait assessment device that reportedly observes more than 20 times the images per second than the human eye could provide considerable diagnostic value. The Footmaxx™ Metascan System mat goes above and beyond traditional gait analysis devices, according to the manufacturer Footmaxx. Not only can the mat assess bilateral pressure distribution during a static stance, the company says it also …