Oak Brook Podiatrist Offers Online Patient Education Resources

Dr. Joseph Coscino, podiatrist in Oak Brook, is happy to be offering extensive educational resources as a part of his practice's website.

2012-08-25

OAK BROOK, IL, August 25, 2012 (Press-News.org) Dr. Joseph Coscino, Oak Brook foot doctor, is excited that his practice is offering a detailed education library as a part of his practice's comprehensive podiatric website. He hopes the educational information will help to provide his patients with the necessary information and knowledge to effectively take care of their feet and ankles.

"I am glad that our practice is able to feature educational information on our website. I have always valued patient education and feel that the more educated a patient is, the better chance they have of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I hope many of our patients will take some time to read through our educational information," said Dr. Coscino, Romeoville, IL podiatrist.

The patient education section is full of helpful information for Dr. Coscino's patients. There is a detailed section dedicated to when it is appropriate to call a podiatrist and a basic overview of different foot and ankle problems. In addition, there is a section that goes over some basic foot care guidelines that can help patients keep their feet healthy.

There is also information to help patients pick out the right style of shoe. Wearing shoes that do not fit properly is a main cause of foot pain and finding the right shoes can be essential to avoiding foot and ankle problems.

To learn more about Dr. Coscino, his staff or any of the services available at his practice in Oak Park, patients are encouraged to visit his practice's comprehensive dental website at http://www.oakbrookpodiatrist.com. There are easy to use turn-by-turn directions and downloadable new patient forms on the site as well.

About Premier Foot & Ankle Center: Dr. Joseph Coscino, Oak Brook podiatrist, has been in private practice for 20 years. A life-long native of suburban Chicago, Dr. Coscino received his doctorate degree in podiatric medicine from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. His practice offers services for Oak Brook heel pain, ingrown toenails, plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains, bunions and many more. Dr. Coscino is affiliated with many different professional organizations including the American Podiatric Medical Association. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery and is Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.

Media Contact:
Premier Foot & Ankle Center
contactus@oakbrookpodiatrist.com
1 South 067 Summit Ave.
Oakbrook Terrrace, IL 60181
(630) 261-9500
http://www.oakbrookpodiatrist.com

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