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  •    Did you know that what you thought was Plantar Fasciitis could be something else entirely?
  •    Do you know the risks of living with the pain for more than a few months?
  •    Did you know there are several proven non-surgical treatments for chronic Plantar Fasciitis?

Discover all of this and more in this book written by expert podiatrist, Dr. Steven Overpeck.

Dr. Steven B. Overpeck DPM, FACFAS

Welcome! Dr. Steven Overpeck and his staff at Foot and Ankle Health Center are pleased to welcome you to our practice. We want all our patients to be informed decision makers and fully understand any health issues you face. That's why we've developed a web site loaded with valuable information about podiatry and podiatric problems and treatments. We encourage you to visit this site whenever you have concern about your feet.

Our web site also provides you with background about Dr. Overpeck, our staff, office hours, insurance policies, appointment procedures, maps, directions to our main office in Joliet, IL and other useful information. We know how hectic life can be and are committed to making our practice convenient, comfortable and accessible. And we want you to feel confident that when you choose Foot and Ankle Health Center, you're working with a doctor and other professionals who are qualified, experienced and caring.  We welcome you, and are privileged to serve you!

Please take a few moments to look through this site to get a better feel for Foot and Ankle Health Center's capabilities and services. We also invite you to email or call our Joliet, IL office at any time to request an appointment or ask any questions. Thank you.

Our Joliet office is now serving all of Joliet, Shorewood, Plainfield, Crest Hill, Minooka, Channahon, Lockport, Morris, New Lenox, and Naperville.

  • Steven B. Overpeck, DPM, FACFAS

    'GET OVER IT!'

    Dr. 'OVER'peck will help you get 'OVER' your foot and ankle pain!  Come experience the Foot and Health Center difference!  Call us today!  We look forward to seeing you!

    Dr. Overpeck has been named one of America's Top Podiatrists for 8 years in a row! 2010-2018!*

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  • Custom Orthotic Devices

    Custom orthotics are medical devices prescribed by a foot and ankle surgeon. These shoe inserts, which support and align the foot and lower extremities, are formed by making a plaster mold of the foot. Additional valuable information:Pediatric FlatfootHeel PainPTTDFlexible Flatfoot ...

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  • Joint Pain in the Foot

    The foot contains 26 bones and more than 30 joints. Many people experience pain involving one or more of these joints. The pain may be accompanied by swelling, tenderness, stiffness, redness, bruising, and/or increased warmth over the affected joints. Joint pain may be caused by trauma, infection, inflammation, ...

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  • Bone Healing

    How Does a Bone Heal? All broken bones go through the same healing process. This is true whether a bone has been cut as part of a surgical procedure or fractured through an injury. The bone healing process has three overlapping stages: inflammation, bone production, and bone remodeling. Inflammation ...

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  • Synovitis

    Synovitis is inflammation of the tissues that line a joint. It is commonly associated with specific diseases such as arthritis or gout, but may also be the result of overuse or trauma. Symptoms of synovitis may include redness, swelling, warmth, and pain with joint motion.Evaluation by a foot and ankle ...

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  • Intermetatarsal Neuroma

    What Is a Neuroma?A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that may develop in various parts of the body. The most common neuroma in the foot is a Morton’s neuroma, which occurs between the third and fourth toes. It is sometimes referred to as an intermetatarsal neuroma. “Intermetatarsal” describes ...

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  • Fractures of the Calcaneus (Heel Bone Fractures)

    What is the Calcaneus? The calcaneus, also called the heel bone, is a large bone that forms the foundation of the rear part of the foot. The calcaneus connects with the talus and cuboid bones. The connection between the talus and calcaneus forms the subtalar joint. This joint is important for normal ...

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  • Frostbite

    Frostbite occurs when a body part is exposed to extreme cold. If conditions are cold enough for the water within the tissues to freeze and form ice crystals, cell death can occur. The feet, hands, ears and nose are particularly prone to frostbite due to their location away from the body’s core. Mild ...

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  • Brachymetatarsia

    Brachymetatarsia is a condition in which one of the bones in the front of the foot is significantly shorter than the others. Although it may affect any of the five metatarsals, it most commonly affects the fourth metatarsal. Looking at the foot, it might appear that the fourth toe itself is shorter than ...

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  • Inflammation: Acute

    What Is Acute Inflammation? Inflammation is the body’s normal protective response to an injury, irritation, or surgery. This natural “defense” process brings increased blood flow to the area, resulting in an accumulation of fluid. As the body mounts this protective response, the symptoms of inflammation ...

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  • Wounds/Ulcers

    Ulcers, which are open sores in the skin, occur when the outer layers of the skin are injured and the deeper tissues become exposed. They can be caused by excess pressure due to ill-fitting shoes, long periods in bed, or after an injury that breaks the skin. Ulcers are commonly seen in patients who have ...

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Joliet Office

Monday:

9:00 am-6:00 pm

Tuesday:

10:00 am-6:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-12:00 pm

Thursday:

9:00 am-6:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Appointment hours 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm e/o

Saturday:

9:00 am to 12:00 pm e/o

Sunday:

Closed

Channahon Office

Monday:

Closed

Tuesday:

10:00 am-1:00 pm

Wednesday:

Closed

Thursday:

Closed

Friday:

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm e/o

Saturday:

9:00 am to 12:00 pm e/o

Sunday:

Closed

Dr. Overpeck has authored a new book!

Take advantage of our FREE digital book offer by filling out the form below!

  •    Did you know that what you thought was Plantar Fasciitis could be something else entirely?
  •    Do you know the risks of living with the pain for more than a few months?
  •    Did you know there are several proven non-surgical treatments for chronic Plantar Fasciitis?

Discover all of this and more in this book written by expert podiatrist, Dr. Steven Overpeck.