Podiatry Plus
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Chicago Office
Podiatry Plus
Chicago, IL 60656
Patient Education
We've been keeping long-term care on its toes since 1982! We are experts in the field and strive to make every member of the nursing home staff an active participant in their patient's podiatric care.
What we provide:
- Vast experience in long-term care
- Predictable regularly scheduled visits
- Facility dedicated doctor
- Easily accessible doctors and staff
- Practice integrity assurances
- Prevention focused care via:
P.I.E.S. initiative
We would love to discuss our services and how we can be of service to your long-term care facility. More information is situated in the links to the right, or please contact us at your convenience.
As always, you can contact our office to answer any questions or concerns.
The feet and hands contain more sweat glands than any other part of the body (about 3,000 glands per square inch). Feet smell for two reasons: you wear shoes and your feet sweat. The interaction between your perspiration and the bacteria that thrive in your shoes and socks generates the odor. Any attempt to reduce foot odor has to address both your sweating and your footwear.
Smelly feet can also be caused by an inherited condition called hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, which primarily affects males. Stress, some medications, fluid intake and hormonal changes also can increase the amount of perspiration your body produces.
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