Helpful Tips & Advice from Our Board-Certified Podiatrist
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Superbugs – are you contributing to the problem?
Do you ever go to the doctor and worry that you might have an infection? Of course, just about everyone has. But have you ever gone to the doctor worrying that the antibiotic the doctor prescribed might not even work? That you might have a Superbug? Well, you should -...
Plantar Fasciitis: My Heels Hurt when I get out of Bed!
During the winter months, people are more likely to hit the gym and use treadmills, ellipticals, and Stairmasters rather than planning outdoor activities. The problem is that each of these machines can cause heel pain and plantar fasciitis. Tips to Avoid Plantar...
Super Bowl XLVIII: How to Keep Your Feet Warm for the Big Game!
Super Bowl XLVIII: Are you ready for some football? Unfortunately, it seems as if the public is NOT ready for football. Recent news reports stated that ticket sales for Super Bowl XLVIII between the Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks game are down, so much so that...
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: The Carpal Tunnel Syndrome of the feet
Most people have heard about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. It is pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand from repetitive movement. Have you ever wondered if you can get Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in your feet? The answer is yes - but in the foot it's called Tarsal Tunnel...
Athlete’s Foot should not be your new Gym Buddy
With the start of the New Year, a lot of people will be joining the gym and not realize that their newest gym buddy might be Athlete's Foot. The most common signs of Athlete's Foot are itchy, peeling feet. At Hollowbrook Foot Specialists in Wappingers Falls, NY, we...
Foot care tips for 2014
With 2014 right around the corner, our New Year’s Resolution is to get people to take better care of their feet. We encourage everyone across the Hudson Valley to make and keep that resolution with us. In order to be successful, we have come up with 10 simple foot...
Do I need to wear diabetic shoes?
When it comes to diabetic shoes most people wonder, "Do I really need to wear diabetic shoes? I like to wear shoes that are fashionable and I don't remember diabetic shoes as being fashionable." As diabetes becomes more common, companies are making more fashionable...
Ingrown toenail – How do I tell if I need a podiatrist?
Each year, about 16 million people in the US will end up getting an ingrown toenail. This condition usually affects the side of the nail on the big toe causing a lot of pain. For someone who has never had an ingrown toenail, the intense pain can come as quite a...
That pebble in my shoe might be a plantar wart
That pebble that won't shake out of your sneaker may just be a plantar wart instead! With the upcoming Knights of Columbus Holiday Run in Wappingers Falls this weekend runners often say that the most annoying thing that happens while participating in a race is getting...
Keep your feet happy this St. Patty’s Day
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, many people are excited about corned beef and cabbage! Just remember, if you have gout, make sure to have an extra serving of cabbage and keep the portion of corned beef to just a few ounces at most. Studies show that...