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Foot Pain | Plantar Fasciitis | Neuroma | Bunions | Milwaukee |
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From routine checkups to treatments for surgery, Dr. Milkie is equipped to handle all your podiatric needs. To help you understand your options, we've included descriptions of some of our leading services on this page.
* Achilles Tendon
* Ankle Instability
* Ankle Sprains
* Arthritic Foot & Ankle Care
* Athletes Foot
* Bunions
* Calluses
* Corns
* Crush Injuries
* Diabetic Foot
* Laser Therapy
* Custom Foot Orthotics
* Flat Feet
* Fungus Toenails
* Geriatric Foot Care
* Hammertoes
* Heel Spurs
* Ingrown Toenails
* Injuries
* Neuromas
* Plantar Fasciitis
* Warts
* Diabetic Shoes and Insoles
* Foot massage by a licensed massage therapist
I believe that once a foot or ankle problem is fixed it's not the end of my relationship with a patient but rather the beginning. Ongoing education about foot problems is one of the hallmarks of my practice. This is accomplished through a monthly Newsletter that is sent to all of my patients. What's more, the newsletter also includes tips about overall health. Excellent foot health always starts with the health of your whole body. Conditions like Diabetes, Arthritis and Obesity have such a profound affect on your feet that I feel it's important to educate my patients about these diseases in addition to the usual foot conditions.
Martial arts and kick boxing
A variety of injuries can occur as a result of martial arts and kick boxing. These include plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, sesamoiditis, and ankle sprains. Stretching is recommended for a minimum of 15 minutes before performing any kicking or punching.
Aerobics
Proper shoes are crucial to successful, injury-free aerobics. Shoes should provide sufficient cushioning and shock absorption to compensate for pressure on the foot many times greater than found in walking. They must also have good medial-lateral stability. Impact forces from aerobics can reach up to six times the force of gravity, which is transmitted to each of the 26 bones in the foot.
Team Sports
Activities such as football, basketball, soccer, field hockey and lacrosse often lead to ankle and big toe joint injuries as a result of play on artificial surfaces.
Turf toe
Big toe injuries also called "turf toe," often result from hyperextension of the big toe joint as the heel is raised off the ground. An external force is placed on the great toe and the soft tissue structures that support the big toe on the top are torn or ruptured.
Symptoms include pain, tenderness and swelling of the toe joint. Often there is a sudden acute onset of pain during push-off phase of running. Usually, the pain is not enough to keep the athlete from physical activities or finishing a game. This causes further injury to the big toe and will dramatically increase the healing time.
Treatment includes rest, ice, compression, and equipment modification or change. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may be used for relief of minor pain as well as to decrease the inflammation of the injury. Consult your physician before taking any medication.
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"My name is Dr. Chris Milkie. I have been practicing Podiatry in the Milwaukee area for 18 years. I hope your visit here proves valuable. 
