This episode of Galesburg In Focus features Dr. Jeremiah Bushmaker, a podiatrist and surgeon from Podiatrist and Surgeon from OSF HealthCare St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg and Holy Family Medical in Monmouth.
April is Foot Health Awareness Month, and the discussion centers around various common foot issues and the importance of foot care. Dr. Bushmaker emphasizes that we only get one set of feet, so taking care of them is crucial. He notes that about 20% of the U.S. population experiences a foot problem annually.
The podcast covers several key areas:
- General Foot Awareness:
- Diabetes and Foot Health
- Common Foot Problems
- Plantar Fasciitis vs. Plantar Warts
- Heel Pain
- Footwear
- Stretching
- Calluses and Corns:
- Plantar Warts
- Ingrown Toenails
- Early Intervention
- OSF Wound Care Clinic