Helpful Tips & Advice from Our Board-Certified Podiatrist
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Maybe You Need Wide Width Shoes
Recently we had a patient come in to our office looking for sneakers. She was a diabetic and was having problems with swelling in her feet. She said she tried on shoes that came in a wide width at the department stores, but that didn't seem to help her. She just...
This Summer Avoid Getting An Infection In Your Foot
When I was young, I remember my mother was hobbling around one summer. She went from hobbling in the summer to needing crutches in the fall! She started with a minor infection and didn't think it was anything really until she wasn't even able to walk on her foot....
What Is Causing Pins And Needles In My Feet?
Pins and Needles in My Feet? Pins and needles in feet could be caused simply by just having your legs crossed too long, or sleeping in a awkward position. There's an easy fix for that - just shake out your feet until you get the feeling back. Unfortunately, for some...
Electronic Prescribing Is Now Mandatory In New York
As of March 27, 2016, electronic prescribing is now mandatory! What does that mean for you? When you go to your doctor, you will no longer get a written prescription. Everything will be sent electronically from your doctor's office to the pharmacy. You will need to...
Hayward Sidelined for Plantar Fasciitis
Professional athletes get plantar fasciitis, too! Gordon Hayward, 25 year old forward for the Utah Jazz, sat out the basketball game last night against the Cleveland Cavaliers because of heel pain. Professional athletes have trainers and coaches to make sure they warm...
How To Choose The Right Size Shoe For Your Foot
The feet you had as a teenager might not look or feel the same as you get older. As we age, our feet have a tendency to get wider and longer. We often find that people think they are a size smaller than they actually are. Wearing shoes that are too small is one of...
Fungal nails? New Topicals Penetrate Nail Polish
Fungal nails is a common problem If you have fungal toenails, you are not alone. It affects about 10% of the population and is the most common problem to affect your toenails. Fungal nails also becomes more common as we become older - affecting a greater percentage of...
Night Splints
Night Splints - Do they work for Heel Pain? You just went to the foot doctor for heel pain and left with night splints in your hand. You might be thinking, "Does that night splint really work?" The answer to that is a resounding, "Yes!" and here is why. Where does...
Bunion Surgery FAQs
Bunion Surgery With so many rumors about bunions and bunion surgery floating around, it's hard to separate fact from fiction. Here are some answers to those frequently asked questions (FAQs) about bunions. What is a bunion? A bunion is a bump at the base of the big...
The Wrong Socks Can Promote Toenail And Foot Fungus
The Wrong Socks Can Promote Toenail And Foot Fungus If you are wearing the wrong type of socks, you may be promoting toenail and foot fungus! The sweat from your feet can be absorbed by your socks. Think of it as wearing sponges in your shoes. If the sponge never...