Helpful Tips & Advice from Our Board-Certified Podiatrist
Learn about the latest events happening at our office, plus helpful podiatry tips and advice by following our Hollowbrook Foot Specialists, P.C. blog.
Flat Feet
Flat feet occur when the tendons and ligaments that helps to support the foot have weakened to the point that they can no longer support the foot. This results in abnormal pressures and forces on many structures of the feet and body. When your feet are flat, they are...
Could low Back Pain be linked to Flat Feet?
A new study from Newsmax Health report found that women who have flat feet have a 50% chance of suffering from low back pain. What are Flat Feet? Flat feet are sometimes also referred to as feet with fallen arches. When walking, people with flat feet flatten their...
September: PAD Awareness Month – How Podiatrists Can Help
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, yet it often goes undiagnosed until it becomes severe. September is PAD Awareness Month, a time to shed light on this often-overlooked disease and the critical role that...
Welcome to our Blog
Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a podiatrist in the Hudson Valley, NY area, we're excited you are here. With the podiatry industry advancing, we recognize the importance of keeping our patients and visitors up to date with all of the new and...
Help Your Feet Beat the Summer Heat
Your feet take a beating in the summer – literally. Sure, there’s the pounding they take from all those great summer activities, but all that gets compounded by the scorching summer heat. You can take care of your feet, and still look fabulous, by just following some...
Heel Spurs
If you’re feeling a sharp pain in the heel of your foot, especially first step out of bed in the morning, chances are you’re suffering with a condition called Plantar Fasciitis, which is an inflammation of the ligament that goes into the heel of your foot. This...
Corns and Calluses
Corns and callouses are a buildup of thickened skin in response to pressure – in the same way you may develop callouses on your hands from constant pressure from hand tools. When the buildup of skin is diffuse or spread out, it is called a callous. When the buildup of...
Top 10 Summertime Foot Care Tips
Summer is here!!! Time to get outside, go to the beach or pool, and show off those feet. Are your feet ready to be seen by the rest of the world? More importantly, are your feet ready to handle all those summer activities you have been waiting all winter to do – like...
Athlete’s Foot
Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection of the foot. Often associated with itching and peeling, athlete’s foot can vary from a minor annoyance to a serious problem. Severe athlete’s foot can be the sign of a serious underlying problem. Fungi are organisms found virtually...
Diabetes…You Don’t Choose It, It Chooses You
Tom Hanks, star of the movie “Captain Philips,” is one of the chosen ones. He announced that he was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes (also known as Adult Onset Diabetes). Fortunately, by making a few changes to his lifestyle, he can minimize the risks and go on to star...