One of the best and simplest ways to prevent foot pain and many common disorders is wearing the correct shoe size.

Some foot problems have symptoms that may change how your feet look and give you a fright when you first detect them. Here are some types of unsightly foot issues your podiatrist can help with.

These Feet Were Made for Success

We want to help all our female patients achieve their dreams, and we know this means having healthy feet to take you where you want to go.

Could it Be Shin Splints?

Running is an activity that can put a lot of strain on your legs and feet, and podiatrists see more injuries connected to it. One of these is shin splints.

foot conditions, Foot Pain, TendonitisNYSPMASeptember 28, 2020shin splints, tendinitis, stress fracture, overpronation, running, injuries

Foot Fatigue Part of Post-Shutdown Fallout

We are hearing about an increase in the number of patients experiencing pain, aches, weakness, and tiredness in their feet and legs.

foot conditions, Foot Health, Foot PainNYSPMAJune 15, 2020custom orthotics, heel pain, foot fatigue

Summer’s Coming—Are Your Feet Ready?

There are podiatric issues that many patients find unsightly. Here’s how to take care of them before it’s time for sandals and other open styles of footwear.

foot conditions, Proper Foot CareNYSPMAMarch 11, 2020corns, calluses, toenail fungus, bunion, orthotics

6 Tips for Managing Raynaud’s

We know that cold weather can trigger attacks for patients who have Raynaud’s. This disorder makes the skin on your toes and fingers turn bluish-white and may also result in feelings of tingling, prickliness, or numbness.

foot conditions, circulation, Common Foot ConditionsNYSPMADecember 23, 2019Raynaud's, cold feet, circulation

Back to School Shoe Shopping Tips

At NY Foot Health, we know many families mark this time with the purchase of new shoes for the new school year. We believe that choosing the right shoes for your child has a significant impact on the health of their feet. Below are some recommendations for making the best choice:

foot conditions, BlogNYSPMAAugust 13, 2019fungal infection, back to school, proper foot care, plantar fasciitis

4 Ways to Prevent Winter Foot Problems

Winter weather, heat, long hours on your feet—these are some of the conditions of the season that can cause a host of podiatric problems. Here are some steps you can take to keep feet healthy this winter.

foot conditionsNYSPMADecember 26, 2018athlete's foot, fungal toenails, sweaty, ankle sprains

4 Scary Sounding Foot Disorders

Since Halloween is coming up we thought we’d talk about 4 podiatric disorders that sound pretty scary but are all very treatable!

foot conditionsNYSPMAOctober 11, 2018onychomycosis, Calcaneal Apophysitis, Edema, Tinea Pedia

Taking Care of Sweaty Feet

The biggest tip-off that sweaty feet are a medical problem is that they are sweaty not just in hot weather.

foot conditions, Foot HealthNYSPMAJuly 19, 2018sweaty feet

Preventing Plantar Warts

Warts, although unsightly to look at and occasionally painful, are usually harmless.

foot conditionsNYSPMAJune 7, 2018plantar warts, calluses

Bunion Basics

The root cause of a bunion has to do with the biomechanics of your foot.

Taking Control of Peripheral Arterial Disease

Peripheral arterial disease or PAD occurs when fatty deposits known as plaque build up in your arteries causing them to harden and reduce blood flow to your legs and feet. This poor circulation most often affects arteries in the legs but can also affect other arteries that go to vital organs.

circulation, foot conditionsNYSPMAApril 12, 2018diabetes, high blood pressure