Help Your Podiatrist Help You

From screening and diagnosing to treating and prescribing therapies and medical equipment, the podiatrist can help you live a healthy and active life. You can maximize those benefits by preparing properly for your next visit.

Preventing Diabetic Foot Ulcers

At NY Foot Health, we know that for patients with diabetes, a foot ulcer is a serious concern. Due to the decreased blood flow to the feet, a wound can take a long time to heal and is at risk of becoming infected, which brings more complications. There are preventive measures you can take, however.

Do’s and Don’ts for Dealing with Hammertoes

At NY Foot Health, a podiatric problem that can become quite debilitating is a hammertoe. Hammertoes happen due to a muscle/tendon imbalance usually in the second, third, fourth, or pinky toes. Below are some do’s and don’ts for preventing a hammertoe from becoming disabling.

5 Beach Day Blunders that Can Harm Your Feet

One of the best ways to enjoy a summer day is spending it at the beach. At NY Foot Health we know, however, that there are also some potential hazards that could end your fun in a hurry. Avoid these blunders by taking the appropriate precautions to protect your feet on beach days.

Fight Back Against Fungal Infections this Summer

At NY Foot Health, we know summer is a time to relax, kick your shoes off and enjoy some fun in the sun. Not so fast on the kicking your shoes off part, however. Fungi and bacteria that cause foot infections such as athlete’s foot, warts and toenail fungus are lurking on surfaces, just waiting for a bare foot to walk by and pick them up.

Great Gifts for Dad to Improve Foot Health

As Father’s Day approaches, many people are trying to find that perfect gift to show Dad how much he’s loved. At NY Foot Health this week, we salute Dads! It’s no coincidence that Men’s Health Month falls in June, and we’d like to offer some gift ideas to help improve Dad’s foot health so he can enjoy many active years of fun with the family.

Are You Suffering with Pandemic Foot?

Our podiatrists are finding that many patients are suffering from foot and ankle problems as we emerge from the pandemic.

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Get Back to Foot Care Basics

April is Foot Health Awareness Month and a great time to refocus on basics for better podiatric health.

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6 Reasons to Take a Walk this Spring

In April, we celebrate National Walking Day so we want to share six great reasons to lace up your sneakers and get walking this spring.

Kidney Disease and Your Feet

Your feet may be one of the places in your body to show early signs of kidney disease.

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Bunion Causes and Treatments

One of the most common and often misunderstood podiatric conditions that patients deal with is bunions. Many people mistakenly accept bunions as inevitable and/or untreatable.

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4 Ways A Healthier Diet Can Help Your Feet

What you eat has a lot to do with the health and well-being of your feet. Here are four ways dietary changes can improve foot health.

Slippery Weather Increases Ankle Sprain Risk

The groundhog delivered some unwelcome news this month: 6 more weeks of winter! That means plenty of more opportunities for slippery surfaces that can create the perfect scenario for an ankle sprain.

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Dealing with Neuropathy

The nerves in your feet and toes are known as peripheral nerves because of their location at the “periphery” of your body. When those nerves are damaged and don’t function properly, it’s known as neuropathy.

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Surprising Facts about High Blood Pressure

February is American Heart Month and an excellent time to learn about how high blood pressure can increase your risk for heart disease as well as harm your feet.

3 Reasons to be Thankful for Your Feet

Include your feet on that list as you think about all the things you’re thankful for.

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Save Your Feet--Keep Your Podiatrist Appointment

We know many patients are still a little fearful about going to the podiatrist’s office during the pandemic. However, we want everyone to know, not keeping your appointments for chronic problems like diabetes and acute foot and ankle pain can be far more dangerous.

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You Can Reduce Your Risk of Falling

Each September, the National Council on Aging sponsors Falls Prevention Week. Here are some tips and suggestions to reduce the risk of falling for yourself or an older person you love.

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