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The New Tax Bill Did Not Affect HSA and FSA Accounts
With the new tax bill that just passed many people are wondering how their HSA (health savings account) and FSA (flexible spending account) will be affected. The good news is that neither of these were affected by the new tax bill. The more important question for now...
How did Kate Winslet Get Arthritis Of The Big Toe?
Arthritis of the Big Toe from just playing a role in a movie? Arthritis of the big toe joint can be painful and last for a long time. But can you get arthritis of the big toe simply by purposely limping around for a movie role? Surprisingly, this is something that...
What Is Capsulitis In The Foot?
The joint capsule is the protective covering around the joint. It contains the ligaments that hold the joint together. Capsulitis is when the protective covering around the joint gets inflamed. The capsular ligaments that surround the joint help keep the two bones of...
When Should I Be Concerned About Toe Walking In My Child?
Walking on the toes or the ball of the foot, also known as toe walking, is fairly common in children who are just beginning to walk. Most children outgrow it. Kids who continue toe walking beyond the toddler years often do so out of habit. As long as your child is...
Stress Fractures are still a Fracture
Stress fractures can present with many different types of pain. Most commonly the pain occurs when you are walking. After a long day on your feet, you may feel a burning when you sit down as well. They usually come from what seems out of nowhere and do not always...
Importance of Physical Therapy
Many patients do not understand the importance of physical therapy to their treatment. They think it is time consuming and not beneficial. The most common things I hear are "I already do that on my own," or "I can do that on my own." The truth is, none of us are...
Blood Clot: Those Scary Words
I have patients walk into my office all of the time and say, "I'm afraid I have a blood clot." Blood clots can be scary and life threatening, but if caught early they are very treatable. I never fault a patient for coming in thinking this, even if it is something else...
Get Rid of your Fear of Falling!
Fear of falling becomes a problem we face with age. The fear of falling can keep you from doing the things you love or even your daily activities. Usually this fear results from a previous fall or constantly feeling unstable. As we age, our muscles become weaker and...
Aging Feet
Aging can cause painful feet. Like many other parts of our body, as we get older our feet begin to change. Many of these changes are part of a normal aging process. Throughout our life, our feet carry the entire weight of our body. They undergo many stresses which...
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week!
October 30th-November 12th is Hudson Valley Restaurant week! One of my personal favorites is Red Hat on the River. This is a great time of year to enjoy the autumn weather with friends and indulge in some delicious food at a discounted price. It is also a good time to...