If there’s one test every parent wants to ace, it’s shopping for shoes for their children to start the new school year. At NY Foot Health, we want to provide a study guide to make this end-of-summer task a bit easier to accomplish.
Read MoreIf the dog day heat of summer has you dreaming of cooler fall-weather activities, we at NY Foot Health hear you! Fall has a lot to offer, and now is the right time to start planning ahead if you enjoy autumn activities. Proper conditioning and, of course, the right shoes are essential for protecting your feet while you’re having fun. Below are some popular fall activities and what you need to know about them.
Read MoreOne of the best and simplest ways to prevent foot pain and many common disorders is wearing the correct shoe size.
Read MoreJanuary is a time for resolutions, and we’d like our patients to make a few that will ensure healthy feet in the New Year.
Read MoreJune is Men’s Health Month, and this means a chance to share some helpful podiatric pointers with all our male patients and the women who love them.
Read MoreCute boots are definitely the footwear fashion stars during the winter, however, we know that this type of shoe can result in harm to your feet and ankles.
Read MoreWe want our patients to understand the importance of managing diabetes and your feet. November is American Diabetes Month and a good time to talk about this disease, affecting over 34 million people in our country.
Read MoreCooler temperatures mean saying goodbye to sandals, flip flops, and other open shoe styles and hello to pumps and other types of shoes that are closed. It can exacerbate an existing condition or cause a new one to develop.
Read MoreThere’s no doubt a lot has changed this year about the back-to-school season, but one thing that remains the same is the need for good quality, properly fitting shoes for your children to keep their developing feet growing healthy and strong.
Read MoreUsually, toenails grow straight out, but sometimes, one goes rogue and a corner begins to grow into the flesh around the toe. It can create a painful foot problem that patients want relieved as soon as possible.
Read MoreNovember is American Diabetes Month, and we want to be sure that patients are informed about this disease, which can have a detrimental affect on the health of your feet, as well as the rest of your body.
Read MoreHere are eight tips to take with you to the shoe store to ensure you purchase shoes that will not damage your feet.
Read MoreThere are also many simple ways that you can lower your risk of foot problems and speed healing and pain relief if you do have a problem.
Read MoreWhile they may share some of the same disorders as adults, the lifestyle and activities of children and their ability to accurately communicate their foot and ankle symptoms mean a different approach is needed for preventive care.
Read MoreThe shoes you wear for a holiday shopping trip can make the difference between a successful bargain hunting marathon and a star shopper that is sidelined at the first long cashier line.
Read MoreFor your student, new shoes may be all about the brand or style, but as parents, you want to ensure that your child is wearing a shoe that fits properly.
Read MoreA very common and very painful podiatric problem is ingrown toenails. These occur when the corner of the nail curves and grows back into the flesh around the toenail.
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