First Step Foot Care

First Step Foot Care www.firststepfootcare.com First Step Foot Care was founded in 1991 by Dr. James P.

Flood with the aim of providing the highest quality specialist service for the diagnosis and treatment of all foot and ankle problems. Dr James Flood and his associates are dedicated specialists in problems affecting the foot and ankle and have over forty years of combined experience. Dr. Flood’s quality team of physicians provide a comprehensive service of care for patients with all types of foot and ankle problems. This includes sports injuries (including high level / elite sports men and women), trauma, arthritis, metatarsalgia, diabetic care, and reconstructive foot surgery.

Before you blame your shoes… let’s check your gait.�Pain with walking or running? Your biomechanics may be the root caus...
08/29/2025

Before you blame your shoes… let’s check your gait.�Pain with walking or running? Your biomechanics may be the root cause — and that’s where we come in.

Not all foot pain is normal. Not even in flip flops.�If your summer shoes are causing pain, it’s time for a biomechanica...
08/27/2025

Not all foot pain is normal. Not even in flip flops.�If your summer shoes are causing pain, it’s time for a biomechanical assessment.

Your feet carry you all summer long — give them the care they deserve. From cracked heels to heel pain, we treat it all ...
08/25/2025

Your feet carry you all summer long — give them the care they deserve. From cracked heels to heel pain, we treat it all with clinical precision and compassion.

Little feet, big future. If your child is complaining of foot pain, toe-walking, or poor posture — it’s worth checking i...
08/22/2025

Little feet, big future. If your child is complaining of foot pain, toe-walking, or poor posture — it’s worth checking in. Early treatment matters.

Runners, hikers, athletes — your feet need support too. We offer advanced gait analysis, injury treatment, and performan...
08/20/2025

Runners, hikers, athletes — your feet need support too. We offer advanced gait analysis, injury treatment, and performance optimization. From weekend warriors to marathoners.

Toenail looking strange after that stub or trauma? Nail injuries can hide infection or internal bleeding. Get it evaluat...
08/18/2025

Toenail looking strange after that stub or trauma? Nail injuries can hide infection or internal bleeding. Get it evaluated and avoid long-term damage.

Public pools, pedicure chairs, sweaty sneakers — summer is fungus season. Don’t wait. We diagnose and treat fungal nail ...
08/15/2025

Public pools, pedicure chairs, sweaty sneakers — summer is fungus season. Don’t wait. We diagnose and treat fungal nail and skin infections fast and effectively.

Swollen feet in the heat? Summer swelling is common, but excessive or painful swelling may signal poor circulation, lymp...
08/13/2025

Swollen feet in the heat? Summer swelling is common, but excessive or painful swelling may signal poor circulation, lymphedema, or inflammation. We’ll help you figure it out.

Toenail trauma from running or hiking? Don’t ignore it. From black nails to lifted nail beds, we’ve seen it all — and we...
08/11/2025

Toenail trauma from running or hiking? Don’t ignore it. From black nails to lifted nail beds, we’ve seen it all — and we know how to help.

When your foot hurts, it affects everything. We’re here to assess, diagnose, and treat the root — whether it’s structura...
08/08/2025

When your foot hurts, it affects everything. We’re here to assess, diagnose, and treat the root — whether it’s structural, muscular, or neurological.

It’s not just a corn — it’s your body’s way of saying ‘help!’�We treat the cause, not just the surface. Precision offloa...
08/06/2025

It’s not just a corn — it’s your body’s way of saying ‘help!’�We treat the cause, not just the surface. Precision offloading, orthotics, and professional debridement available.

Heel pain holding you back from summer walks?�Plantar fasciitis is treatable with expert care, not just insoles. Let’s f...
08/04/2025

Heel pain holding you back from summer walks?�Plantar fasciitis is treatable with expert care, not just insoles. Let’s fix it for good.

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149 W Rand Road
Arlington Heights, IL
60004

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

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