Foot Pain

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The cause of foot pain is unique to everyone. There can be a number of reasons why you might have pain related to your foot, ankle, or leg. Some signs of discomfort may include difficulty walking or running, discomfort when putting on shoes, sharp pain, and the inability to perform normal day-to-day tasks due to the pain from muscle movement. When you schedule your consultation, your podiatrist at Beyond Podiatry will be able to examine you to determine the best course of action to aid you.

 

Man grabbing his foot in pain

Signs of Foot Pain

When it comes to pain, there isn’t one specific way to determine the cause of discomfort. However, it is important to recognize when something feels off so that you can speak with your podiatrist promptly. Some contributing factors include:

Treatment Options

Treatments for pain are completely individual, based on your problem and your symptoms. For conditions caused by inflammation, either oral or injected medication to reduce the inflammation can help. If you have heel pain that comes from damaged bone, skin, cartilage, or ligaments, you may need surgery to remove damaged tissue, shave excess bone, or repair viable tissue. Many pain issues respond well to a blend of different therapy types, such as topical creams, cortisone injections, and orthotics.

Foot Pain Treatments

Dealing with foot pain and need answers fast? Dr. Katie LaViolette and the friendly team at Foot and Ankle Associates are here to help! With locations in Peru, Orland Park, and Oak Lawn, IL, we’re dedicated to diagnosing and treating your discomfort so you can get back to doing what you love.

Don’t live in Illinois? No worries! We have locations nationwide. Use our Request an Appointment tool to find the office closest to you. All of our locations feature the latest innovations in medical equipment, including digital x-rays, ultrasounds, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, extracorporeal pulse activation technology (EPAT) treatment, and more. At Beyond Podiatry, we are committed to helping you achieve positive outcomes for long-term foot and ankle health.

Provider

Katie LaViolette, DPM

Foot and Ankle Surgeon

Undergraduate: Ripon College (Ripon, WI)

Medical School: Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine

Surgical Residency: Advocate Christ Medical Center

Dr Laviolette

Fellowships: American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (Chicago, IL), Foot and Ankle MRI (virtual)

Dr. Katie LaViolette is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon who provides excellent care to patients throughout the Southwest side of Chicago and is dedicated to working with patients to successfully treat and overcome their pain and foot conditions.

Dr. LaViolette graduated from Ripon College with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry–Biology with an emphasis in Molecular Biochemistry. While in undergrad, she earned her EMT certification and was her class Baccalaureate speaker. Dr. LaViolette then proceeded to graduate from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine.

Dr. LaViolette was part of the first podiatric residency class at Advocate Christ Medical Center, a Trauma 1 medical center and award-winning educational institution, where she received extensive medical and surgical training for numerous orthopedic and podiatric conditions. She was vital in starting Advocate Christ Medical Center’s podiatric residency program where she held the title of Chief Resident Duty. Following these successes, Dr. LaViolette completed a fellowship through the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine as well as a fellowship in Foot and Ankle MRI. Dr. LaViolette has published numerous research articles on various foot and ankle conditions and treatment modalities.

She likewise continues to be actively involved in volunteering with the podiatric community, including working with Special Olympics athletes, at homeless shelters in the Chicagoland area, and for various athletic events including the Chicago Marathon. Dr. LaViolette is particularly passionate about helping active patients get back on their feet and return to the activities they love.

In her spare time, Dr. LaViolette enjoys weightlifting, traveling, being outdoors, and spending time with her husband and Great Dane, Zoe.