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Get the Facts: Toenail Fungus Seminar
 Many people suffer from the nagging, unsightly condition known as toenail fungus. Feet for Life Podiatry Centers is embarking on a medical study utilizing the latest generation of lasers to treat this condition; the new Cool Touch Laser. Get educated on this latest treatment June 12 at our Get the Facts Seminar.
Fungal infection of the nail, or onychomycosis, is often ignored because the infection can be present for years without causing any pain. The disease is characterized by a progressive change in a toenail's quality and color, which is often ugly and embarrassing.
In reality, the condition is an infection underneath the surface of the nail caused by fungi. When the tiny organisms take hold, the nail often becomes darker in color and foul smelling. Debris may collect beneath the nail plate, white marks frequently appear on the nail plate, and the infection is capable of spreading to other toenails, the skin, or even the fingernails. If ignored, the infection can spread and possibly impair one's ability to work or even walk. This happens because the resulting thicker nails are difficult to trim and make walking painful when wearing shoes. Onychomycosis can also be accompanied by a secondary bacterial or yeast infection in or about the nail plate.
Because it is difficult to avoid contact with microscopic organisms like fungi, the toenails are especially vulnerable around damp areas where people are likely to be walking barefoot, such as swimming pools, locker rooms, and showers, for example. Injury to the nail bed may make it more susceptible to all types of infection, including fungal infection. Those who suffer from chronic diseases, such as diabetes, circulatory problems, or immune-deficiency conditions, are especially prone to fungal nails. Other contributing factors may be a history of athlete's foot and excessive perspiration.
Call 314.983.0303 to reserve your spot at our seminar or to make an appointment for our study.
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Very Important Information For Heel Pain Sufferers
 We at FFLC recognize that sometime ESWT can be cost prohibitive. For this reason, we have acquired 6 Medispec Radialspec machines. These are class 1 devices that deliver radial shockwaves. We have been successfully treating many foot and ankle problems with these at all of our locations. While we can't give prices for ESWT services on this website, we can say that very few patients have had any difficulty with the cost of this treatment. And so far, the treatments have shown very high success rates.
The simple fact is that no other doctor in the country has invested more of his time and money into researching and exploring ESWT as a non-surgical treatment of orthopedic conditions of the lower extremity than Dr. Horwitz. This ongoing research with multiple ESWT machines will no doubt be beneficial to our patients as we move into the next decade. See the LifeWave Technology Group Website for more infomation.
Relief from Foot Pain is Now Closer Than Ever
 There is a 38-foot custom RV traveling around St. Louis and surrounding areas. Outfitted with cutting edge technology, and manned by a doctor plus a highly trained staff, this podiatry center provides free screenings for health fairs, corporations, community centers, events and more. It has regular visits to Mt. Vernon, IL, Cape Girardeau, MO, and Fenton, MO. Soon the schedule will includeWashington, MO, Troy, MO and other cities.
If you have foot pain, that's good news because this state-of-the-art diagnostic mobile center is dedicated to bringing quality foot care solutions to you.
In addition, some treatments such as Extracorporeal ShockWave Therapy (ESWT), for relief of heel pain, are available.
The Feet For Life and Mid County Surgery Centers have recently acquired a second extracorporeal shockwave machine.
 We are pleased to announce that we now have the new Dolorclast ESWT radial wave machine. This is a class 3 devise that we are using at all locations. It was acquired as a portable unit that can be utilized on many orthopedic problems.
The Feet For Life and Mid County Surgery Centers have recently acquired a second extracorporeal shockwave machine. The acquisition of the new Medispec machine makes Feet For Life the only podiatry practice in the entire country to have around-the-clock access to multiple shockwave machines.  Dr. Horwitz decision to purchase the second machine confirms his dedication to exploring extracorporeal shockwave's efficacy. The primary difference between the newly acquired Israeli made Medispec, and the German made Dornier Epos Ultra, is in the overall surface area treated.The new machine is showing great promise for the treatment of Achilles tendinitis, as well as myositis, shin splints, calcaneal stress fractures, and of course plantar fasciitis. Both machines are being used extensively in continuous efforts to research shockwave. See the latest updates on exactly what these machines can treat.
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