Trip to Joplin

Joplin, MO is slowly recovering from its tornado storms.  Foot Care Plus is leaving October 18 morning to help out with Joplin.  The trip to Joplin will give us an opportunity to get a personal view of the conditions of Joplin and its people.  We are gathering cans of non-perishable food, clothes, NEW underwears, socks, shoes, toys and money to give to designated churches and food pantries.  If anyone would like to help out, please call us at 816-434-5907.

Ingrown Nail Home Treatment

Did you know that you can prevent ingrown nail from becoming worse by soaking your foot in Epson Salt with a tablespoon of vinegar in warm clean water.  This only help with minor ingrown nail.  If your toe is red and swollen, it's time to see us to get the proper care.  Sometimes antibiotics will help relieve the pain, but always pay attention to your foot.  Your foot will thank you!

Digital X-ray

Come by our office to get a high technological digital x-ray of your foot.  Find out what your foot really looks like in the inside.  With the x-ray, get a complimentary cd to show to your friends and family!  You can also compare your foot with a bone model in our office.  Call us if you have any questions about this great opportunity!

Walk-A-Thon

The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation Energy for Life Walk was a pretty good morning!  The walk was able to raise a lot of money to help with the research for mitochondial deficiency. 

The next walk will be Diabetic Walk held in Kansas City.  Some of us will be walking while the rest of us will be at the Medical Staff area.  Come and see us this Saturday!

Walk this Saturday!!

We are so excited!  We, as a family of Foot Care Plus, will be there in Kansas City for the walk.  The walk is scheduled for this Saturday.  The registration is 8am and the walk starts at 9am.  We are meeting together at the office at 7am this Saturday and go from there.  We hope to see everyone there!

Patient Handout

IMPROVING YOUR OFFICE VISIT

Our goal is to provide you with good patient care and treatment and to make the most of your office visit today. Optimal results can only occur when you, the patient, become a partner in your healthcare by asking questions, ensuring your understanding of your care and treatment, and agreeing with treatment plans offered by Dr. Ton.

Before you are seen:

• Think about what you want to tell doctor.
• If this is a follow-up visit for the same medical condition, are you better? Worse? What works best? What doesn’t work?
• What are your symptoms?
• What makes your symptoms better or worse?
• What questions do you have?
• Do you need a prescription refilled?

During your visit:

• Tell the doctor about:
• What you have learned about your condition from other sources.
• What you think the problem is.
• What concerns you most.
• Any tests or x-rays you have had and the results.
• Any health conditions you have such as diabetes or circulation problems.
• All drugs you are taking including prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbal products, nutritional supplements, and recreational drugs. (Make a list or put your drugs in a paper bag and bring to the office.)
• All allergies you have.
• Answer the doctor’s questions.
• Ask the doctor questions. (There are no “stupid” questions, please ask about anything you do not understand or would like to know more about.) Such as:
• Do I need to tell my other doctors about this visit and care?
• Are there other options for treatment? What’s good and bad about each option?
• How long will it take to get better or heal?
• What medications do I need?
• If you don’t understand the doctor’s instructions or explanations don’t be afraid to ask for clarification.
• Tell the doctor if you can’t follow the treatment plan he/she suggests. For example, if the plan of treatment interferes with your work schedule or family obligations. Together you may be able to work out a plan that you will be able to follow.
• If you are considering surgery, ask the doctor to explain the procedure, the benefits, the risks, the costs, and alternatives to surgery.

Treatments for Bunions

Did you know that you don't have to do surgery on your painful bunion?  We can help make a shape for the bunion on your everyday shoes.  We also provide helpful hints in preventing bunions to get worse.  Taping the bunion in a correct position can help out with the deformity.  Orthotics also help.  Contact us at (816) 434-5906 for more details.

Early Monday Closure

Our office will close at 3:30pm today (Monday, Sept 12, 2011).  We will re-open Tuesday, Sept 13, 2011 at 8am.  If there is an emergency, please call 9-1-1 for immediate assistant.

Authorize Provider for Dr. Comfort

Foot Care Plus, LLC is an authorize provider of Dr. Comfort brand.  All staff members are trained to provide accurate impressions for diabetic patients.  With proper size and fitting, we are confident that we can find the right shoes for everyone, from wide to narrow feet.  We have a treatment room specialized for measurements and fitting.  Come by and see our selected shoes.  Being a Non-Diabetic doesn't mean you don't get to choose Dr. Comfort brand.  However, Medicare will not help cover the cost if you are not diabetic.   Call us for more information at (816) 434-5906.

Medical Insurances

Foot Care Plus, LLC is a provider for patients with the following medical insurances: Tricare (all), Medicare (all), Humana (all), Cigna (all), and Blue Cross/Blue Shield (all).  If there are some insurances that you are not sure, please call us at (816) 434-5906.  We also accept payments by Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Care Credit, Debit, Checks, or Cash.  We also provide payment plan to help decrease the burden of medical cost.

Medicare approved diabetic shoes and inserts

Did you know that Medicare will help pay most of the cost of diabetic shoes with or without inserts per calendar year?  The goal is to help prevent limb loss due to diabetes.  With diabetes, your body's defense is not up to par like it used to be.  If you or somebody you know has diabetes, tell them about this program set up by Medicare.  As a foot specialist, Foot Care Plus, LLC can help.  Call us at (816) 434-5906.

Heel Pain

Do you or someone you know has heel pain?  The most common heel pain diagnosis is plantar fasciitis.  It is the pain that commonly associates with pain with first step in the morning.  The pain usually starts at the inside heel then spreads out to the bottom of the foot.  Here are the steps to help you get some relief.  Remember, consult with us if you have any concerns before doing these simple exercises.  (1) Get a long elastic band and use it to stretch your foot before stepping down the bed every morning.  (2) Place your hands against a wall, bend your knee of the unaffected side, and lean on the knee to feel the stretch of your calf on the affected extremity.  (Do not stretch to cause pain, just enough to stretch that large muscle on your calf).  (3) Get iced plastic bottle of water and roll it under your affected foot.  Constant motion from heel to balls of the foot.  (4) Use a golf or tennis ball and perform a deep massage by rolling it under your foot.  (5) Get some good OTC orthotics.  Arch support is very important.  Ladies, this is a good excuse to wear some 2-3 inches heel.  The heel lift gives the muscle some room to relax, therefore helping the pain to decrease.  Call us at (816) 434-5906 if you got questions.  We are here to get you back on your feet.

Refer a Friend

We are so excited to offer this program!  It is a "Refer-A-Friend" deal.  If you have a friend who had foot problems, refer him/her to us and your next office visit, get $10 off !  Fot further details, just ask us about it.  That's $10 more for your pocket saved!  With the current economy, every dollar saved can get you some gas or food!

Nail Problems?

Did you know that having pain in your nail is NOT normal?  A lot of times, the nails tell us about our health.  For an example, did you know that bleeding under the nails does happen after trauma?  Sometimes, the bone underneath could be fractured.  You need to have the traumatized nail to bleed out, if not the pressure underneath the nail will cause you to feel more pain.  Get immediate treatment for the nail!  Don't be surprise if you loose the nail itself after trauma.  Don't worry, it will grow out.