Great Lakes Podiatry

11/21/2025

Earlier this month, Dr. Eisenschink was in Washington DC on Capital Hill where he and other podiatrists across the nation met with members of congress to discuss aspects of healthcare that impact our patients and the ability to access healthcare.

08/25/2025

ESCANABA — A trusted podiatry business in Escanaba receives referrals from other offices and treats its patients using the expertise of three in-house doctors: the founder and his daughter and son-in-law, all of whom are foot and ankle specialists. Dennis Leveille graduated from the Ohio College o...

12/16/2024

Meme Monday! Watch out for those pesky furniture legs.

10/31/2024

Dr. Eisenschink is wearing his halloween costume at the office today. Happy Halloween!

03/15/2024

Six Tips to Prevent Kids' Spring Sports Injuries

Foot & ankle surgeons stress importance of safe transition from winter to spring sports.

In today's competitive youth sports landscape, many young athletes transition from playing winter to spring activities without considering the increased risk of incurring a sports-related injury. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) encourages parents to help their athletes play it safe and take the necessary precautions to prevent foot and ankle injuries that can occur when going from indoor to outdoor sports.

"While sports-related injuries can occur during any season or activity, transitioning from winter to spring sports can bring about a different set of concerns," said Dr. Jake Eisenschink

Dr. Rachelle says "Participating in sports during the spring vs. the winter season can require athletes to move from one type of playing surface to another. Competing on these different surfaces with varying impact can add stress to an athlete's foot or ankle. And going from sport to sport without allowing time for the muscles and bones to rest can lead to overuse injuries, especially in younger athletes whose bones are still developing."

If your child plans on participating in a sport this spring after coming off of a winter sports season, consider these six tips to help protect them from serious foot or ankle injuries:

Get a preseason health and wellness checkup. Having a medical evaluation in advance of the start of a season can help identify possible health concerns that have the potential to lead to injury.

Take it slow. Ask your child's coach to gradually increase their playing time during practice and to avoid pushing them full throttle. It is important that your child's feet and ankles become accustomed to the level of activity required for the sport they are entering. Adequate conditioning can help keep a player free from injury and can improve his or her performance during the season.

Wear proper, broken-in shoes. Different sports require different shoe gear. Wearing the appropriate, well-fitting, broken-in athletic shoes designed for a specific sport can eliminate heel and toe discomfort and can improve your child's performance.

Check their technique. Most parents are their child's biggest cheerleaders. As such, you may be able to notice a difference in your child's form and technique, which is often a tell-tale sign that something may be wrong. Ask your child's coach to notify you if s/he is placing more weight on one side of the body or if it is something more obvious like a limp.

Insist on open communication if your child has pain. Express to your child athlete that s/he should inform you and the coach of any pain or discomfort as soon as it occurs. Overuse injuries can be subtle and develop overtime, such as Achilles tendonitis and shin splints. The sooner an injury can be detected, the sooner it can be treated.

If an injury occurs, remember RICE. Often, an injured foot or ankle can be healed with rest, ice, compression and elevation (RICE). If your child complains of foot or ankle pain, s/he should take a break from playing and allow time for recovery. If the pain persists, it may be the cause of something more serious. Consult a foot and ankle surgeon for a complete evaluation.

11/30/2023

Ice has started to form which means that the chances of slipping and falling increases. This may result in an injury to the foot and ankle.

We wanted to remind everyone that one of our surgeons is on call at all times. Because of this there is no need to receive care in other cities or hospitals. Dr. Eisenschink and Dr. Rachelle are trained to treat all injuries of the foot and ankle including broken bones or fractures.

If you do injure your foot or ankle, call our office immediately and we will see you ASAP: 906-786-2385. If you present to the Emergency Room at OSF, let them know you would like them to contact our surgeons.

11/09/2023

Here is a side by side x-ray of the same foot of women with a shoe on versus no shoe. You can see how crowded the foot appears on the left x-ray. Wearing shoes that are too small or have too narrow of a toebox can cause foot deformity and pain. A recent study showed 88% of women wear shoes that are too small for their feet. Make sure you are wearing shoes that properly fit your feet or permanent damage can occur which may require surgery to decrease your pain.

10/26/2023

Here are two patients that were unable to wear shoes comfortably because of their bunion and hammertoes. Their foot deformity caused pain because of rubbing in their shoes. Both patients underwent surgery by Dr. Eisenschink and now have decreased pain and are able to fit in normal shoes once again.

09/26/2023

09/22/2023

Flat feet or Fallen Arches?

Surgery is our last option, but sometimes surgery is needed to correct flat feet to relieve pain and prevent further problems.

Dr. Eisenschink performed a flatfoot reconstruction on both feet of a patient. The patient is now walking with minimal pain for the first time in years.

If you notice that you have fallen arches or painful flat feet click the link below or call to be evaluated by Dr. Eisenschink or Dr. Rachelle, 906-786-2385.

http://www.patientfusion.com/doctor/jake-eisenschink-dpm-31737

09/20/2023

Dr. Eisenschink, Dr. Leveille and Dr. Rachelle were recently published in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery for their study on post-operative pain medication following bunion surgery. This journal is viewed by foot and ankle surgeons around the world. Dr. Eisenschink also presented his work at the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery National Scientific Conference. This research will help foot and ankle surgeons accurately manage pain for patients following bunion surgery.

08/19/2023

Back to school shopping is in full force. Think about what footwear is best for your little ones as they transition from flip-flops to more structured shoes.