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Getting Kids Active – What is Appropriate?

With the epidemic of childhood obesity rising in the United States, it is more important than ever to focus on the health of our children. Aside from a good balanced diet, exercise and activity is a crucial element that cannot be sidelined. For some families, finding the time to get kids active is not always easy. Other […]

Childhood Obesity – The Impact on Feet

The purpose for talking about childhood obesity is to bring awareness to this growing epidemic. In the U.S. alone, it is reported that one in five children are considered obese and that half of those children will most likely be obese as adults as well. This is a staggering statistic! The impact of obesity on general health […]

Nutrition for Kids with Diabetes

After a long day you kick off your shoes, get into some comfy clothes and head to the fridge for a much-anticipated snack. Then comes dinner and usually dessert or another snack before bed. Is this story familiar? It’s not a bad situation, but when some eating habits can be detrimental to your health, especially […]

Surviving Special Occasions with Diabetes

“In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Life is filled with choices. Decisions of all kinds need to be made from the moment we wake until we finally rest at night. […]

Be Active Without Heel Pain

Have you ever thought of taking a leap on a flying trapeze? If you live in Dallas, TX you can! Skyline Trapeze welcomes aerial arts enthusiasts of all skill levels—or those brave enough to try—to come out for a session. Whether it is taking to the air, running on the ground in a local 5K […]

Getting a Leash on Heel Pain

Talk about heel pain? Podiatrists and orthopedic surgeons get their ear full since heel pain is one of the most common complaints voiced. Heel pain is a general term employed to describe certain specific ailments that affect the heel. Usually ailments such as plantar fasciitis, and heel spurs, but may also include Achilles tendonitis and ruptures. Plantar fasciitis occurs […]

Untreated Foot Pain May Lead to Fiasco!

When you relentlessly pound your feet up and down the field or court, you can just about expect that at some point you will suffer an injury. One of the most common complaints may not be an actual diagnosis, but rather is a complaint of heel pain. Heel pain may be the result of overuse and the […]

Family Race Training: Keeping Kids’ Feet Safe

With summer in full swing, families are out and about enjoying the weather as much as possible. Catching fireflies, eating s’mores by the campfire, and playing Frisbee on the beach are standard activities. Many families boost up their fitness during the summer as well. If your family is into running races, whether 5K’s or mile fun runs, […]

Break! Common Sports Injuries in Football

Injuries are common during football games. Never does a game complete without some poor soul is being carted off the field, knee bent, toe dragging the ground, weight supported by two burly teammates who are hauling the injured player to the bench. Think for a moment about the size of the players, the speed at […]

The Trials and Tribulations of Turf Toe

Turf toe gets its name because it happens a lot with sports played on turf such as football or soccer, but the injury can also occur to a dancer. It simply refers to an injury that involves damage to the soft tissue surrounding the big toe joint. This injury occurs as a result of excessive bending of […]

The doctor has great “bedside manners” when talking to patients. Great staff and comfortable atmosphere.

Derrick W.

The staff at Dallas Podiatry Works could not have been more courteous, helpful, and professional in doing their job. They made me feel comfortable when I was there, which is certainly appreciated. They answered all the questions that I had and just made each visit the most pleasurable that it could be. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing this type of foot care.

Joseph B.

I would highly recommend Dr. Brook to anyone with foot problems–especially problems that stump other podiatrists. He really is very caring and very knowledgeable.

Jeannette H.

Dr. Joel Brook and the staff were nice and helpful. Though I was a new patient, I got right in as soon as they were open in my preferred location. They diagnosed the problem and provided medicines along with a perfect gel bandage so I could keep exercising while my toes healed. My toes already hurt less and look a little better each day. If I have future issues, I will be a repeat customer. Here’s hoping I don’t, but at least I know my feet are in good hands.

Meryl E.

I visited this office for an ingrown toe nail a few years ago. After seeing another doctor, who made it worse, he referred me to Dallas Podiatry Works. The doctor there was able to fix my problem. I’m not great with reviews, all I can tell you is that this doctor and staff will have you up and running or doing whatever it is you do in no time. You will be in great hands. You’d be a fool not to use this doctor. Now its time to visit him again for the other toe.

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Been having bad ankle pains for 6 months was referred here and it was a great visit ladies in the front desk medical assistants and the Doctor were all very friendly and make you feel very comfortable.