Pain in the back of your heel Many people experience pain in the back of their heel. Some may even feel a large bump in the painful area. This pain may be due to Achilles Tendinitis, an inflammation of the Achilles tendon at its insertion site on the heel bone. The...
Ankle fractures aren’t the first thing you think of when you are going out to shovel or play in the snow, but they should be. A Netherland emergency department conducted a study to see if there were more fractures when there was snow and ice than when there...
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...
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...
Autumn is my favorite time of year. The weather gets brisk, the leaves change colors, and pumpkin and apple flavors are all over. One of my favorite autumn activities is apple picking. Apple picking can cause many hazards to your feet. Things to be caution of while...
“Back to school” season is upon us! Kids are looking forward to new classes, new friends, and a new school year. The stores are filled with notepads, binders, and pencils. Have you ever worried about your child’s feet as they go back to school?...