Posts tagged podiatrist
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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