Helpful Tips & Advice from Our Board-Certified Podiatrist
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5 Most Common Foot Problems
5 Most Common Foot Problems Feet are complex. They have 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. That's a lot of things where problems can pop up. Feet can have circulation problems, infections (from bacteria, viruses, or fungi), muscle...
Why fungal toenails are difficult to treat
Fungal toenails are difficult to treat. And unfortunately, there is no one single cure all for fungal infections. What might work for one person, might do absolutely nothing for someone else. What is fungus and why does gets into your toenails Fungi are...
Health savings account (HSA) – Is it right for me?
What is a Health Savings Account? A health savings account, also known as an HSA, is used to pay for present and future health expenses with tax free money. Some employers manage the HSA’s for their employees and other people manage their own accounts. Who can have a...
Ankle Braces Reduce Ankle Injuries
Wearing a lace-up ankle brace can reduce the number of ankle injuries, especially in youth sports such as basketball and football. Ankle sprains, especially severe sprains, can take a long time to heal – usually weeks, and sometimes months – and can require therapy or...
September is Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Awareness Month
Blood flow delivers oxygen and nutrients to your body, and is especially important in your legs and feet. If you aren’t getting enough blood flow, you may have a condition known as Peripheral Arterial Disease. September is Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Awareness...
Small Diabetic Foot Ulcer can lead to Amputation
Partial Foot Amputation From A Diabetic Foot Ulcer, That Couldn't Happen To Me Right? When I was young and first went to the dentist he would say ” If you don’t take care of your teeth they will go away.” I guess the same could be true for a diabetic patient and their...
Re-Lace Your Shoes for Foot Pain Relief
Foot Pain? Re-lace Your Shoes for Relief Foot pain on the top of your feet can really slow you down. If you are in pain call (845) 298 – 9074 or click here to schedule a same day visit with our foot doctor, Dr. Geshev. In the meantime, try to re-lace your shoes to...
6 Easy Cool Weather Exercises to Lose Weight
Celebrities such as Rebecca Romijn, Miranda Kerr, Lindsey Vonn, and Brooke Burke workout year round, and are great inspirations to get in shape. However, as the weather begins to get cooler, it becomes easier to talk yourself out of that walk or jog around the...
How to Avoid Blood Clots or Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) on a Plane
Before you hop on the plane for that upcoming business trip or vacation, it may be a good idea to visit Dr. Geshev at Hollowbrook Foot Specialists for a checkup as well as ways to avoid health problems while away. Click here or call (845) 798 – 9074 to schedule your...
Are Your Medications Causing Nerve Damage?
*** NEVER stop a medication without talking to your doctor. There can be serious side effects including heart problems, seizures, and even death. *** Certain medications that you may be taking can cause nerve damage and a loss of sensation in your feet, and you may...