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Welcome to our podiatry clinic!
Foot and Ankle of Greater Des Moines is a family run podiatry practice serving the communities of Altoona, Bondurant, Pleasant Hill, Mitchellville, Runnells, East Des Moines, and the Greater Des Moines community. We are committed to the principles of integrity and sincerity. We provide methods to restore patients to their functional goals in the most affordable and time-efficient manner possible.
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Why You Shouldn’t Fly Right After a Foot Surgery
When it comes to flying, most of us can agree that the idea of sitting for a long period of time and the lack of space for a stretch...
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Why You Shouldn’t Wear Flat Soled Shoes: Prolonged Use Can Lead to Health Problems
If you take a quick look into your shoe closet, chances are that you have at least one pair of flat soled shoes. Whether it’s a pair of...
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The Downsides to Sleeping With Your Feet Covered - Foot Trouble Possibilities
The idea of sleeping with your feet covered, whether it is with socks or with the blanket itself, is not a novel idea. Rather, this is a...
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Chilblains: Everything You Need to Know About These Itchy Spots of Inflammation
Also known as pernio or perniosis, chilblains are small, itchy spots on the skin that appear when your skin’s tiny blood vessels become...
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What You Need to Know About Jones Fractures: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, & Who Is Likely to Get One
A Jones fracture is a specific type of foot fracture that involves the fifth metatarsal. Your fifth metatarsal is the outermost bone...
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Have Hammertoes? Your Guide to What They Are, Prevention, and Treatment Options
When you lay your feet flat against the floor, you expect your toes to point straight forward and sit perpendicular to the floor’s...
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What Are The Cause(s) of Ingrown Toenails & How Do You Fix Them?
If you have ever had the corner of a toenail grow directly into the surrounding skin and cause it to become inflamed, broken, or...
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TTS & Pain: Recognizing Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome - What It Is & When You Should See a Podiatrist
For being such a crucial part of the body, the human ankle is actually a very simple structure, containing only three main bones that...
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The Softening & Breaking of Your Ankle’s Cartilage - What You Need to Know
The world of sports has been a cornerstone of the entertainment industry since it was introduced by the ancient Greeks nearly 3000 years...
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Lisfranc Injury: A Common Midfoot Fracture That Disrupts Your Ability to Walk
Our feet are one of the most complex areas of the body, with each foot containing 19 muscles, 26 bones, 33 joints, and 107 ligaments. Out...
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