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Learn how to fit crutches, stand up, walk, sit down, use stairs, avoid common mistakes, and protect your recovery after a foot or ankle injury.

Morning heel pain is often tied to plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, tight calf muscles, Achilles problems, or overuse. Learn why first-step pain happens, what can make it worse, and when it is time to see a podiatrist.

Early summer can bring heel pain, blisters, fungal infections, barefoot injuries, yardwork injuries, and diabetic foot concerns. Learn what to watch for as warmer weather, sandals, outdoor activity, pools, and yardwork return across the Kansas City area.

Foot and ankle injuries can shut athletes down fast. Learn the warning signs of common sports-related injuries, including ankle sprains, Achilles problems, plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, and overuse injuries — and when it is time to stop pushing through pain and get checked out.

At Jayhawk Foot & Ankle Clinic, we see firsthand how diabetes can quietly affect the health of your feet. Even when blood sugar feels "under control," changes are happening beneath the surface — reduced circulation, nerve damage, and slower healing can all combine to create serious foot problems if left unchecked. The good news? With the right care and attention, you can stay one step ahead of diabetic complications.

If you're dealing with chronic foot, knee, or lower back pain, your shoes might be part of the problem. At Jayhawk Foot & Ankle Clinic, we regularly help Kansas City patients find relief with something simple but effective: custom orthotics. Unlike over-the-counter insoles from the pharmacy, custom orthotics are prescription shoe inserts tailored to your exact foot shape and biomechanics.

Most people don't think twice about foot or ankle pain — until it refuses to go away. At Jayhawk Foot & Ankle Clinic, we see countless patients who "toughed it out" far longer than they should have. Here's a quick guide to five signs that it's time to stop guessing and talk to a specialist.

I regularly get asked what I do for a living. When I tell them that I am a podiatrist, I usually get the same look you might see when someone passes by a stinky dumpster. I get it. When you think of a podiatrist, what do you think of? Gargoyle toenails? Foot fungus? The fact is that there is so much more to being a podiatrist than these things that you initially think of.