Did you know that Friday, August 17th is National I Love My Feet Day? Below are four ways that we believe patients can improve foot health and work to prevent some common podiatric conditions.
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High blood pressure is associated with atherosclerosis—that’s a buildup of plaque in your blood vessels which can lead to decreased circulation. Your feet are the part of your body that’s furthest away from your heart and for this reason circulation issues can more seriously affect your lower extremities.
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We believe regular podiatrist appointments are part of a good health care regimen and we want patients to get the maximum benefit from their podiatric healthcare provider.
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One way that podiatrists help patients get relief from foot pain is through the use of custom-made orthotics. There are also non-prescription shoe inserts available in drug stores and online. How do you know what’s right for you?
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The biggest tip-off that sweaty feet are a medical problem is that they are sweaty not just in hot weather.
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A 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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At NY Foot Health (part of the New York State Podiatric Medical Association, NYSPMA), we know that one of the more significant health threats faced by diabetic patients is the development of a foot ulcer.
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Tracking down the source of your skin irritation is necessary in order to prescribe the proper treatment and tell you how to prevent a recurrence. Below are 3 common disorders that cause severe itching on the feet.
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Your heel bone is the largest bone in your foot. It can also be the biggest source of pain in your foot and one that can prevent you from standing, walking and doing normal, everyday activities.
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One way that patients can head off potential foot and ankle problems is by getting in the habit of doing regular self-exams on your feet. In between checkups by your podiatrist, it’s a good idea to get in the habit of doing a self-exam on your feet.
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Warts, although unsightly to look at and occasionally painful, are usually harmless.
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In honor of National Arthritis Awareness Month, here is some information on the causes of arthritis and what you can to do to prevent it.
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No matter what your age, you can take steps now to strengthen your bones and prevent osteoporosis—a disease that decreases bone density and results in frequent fractures.
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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and at NY Foot Health we want patients to be aware that it’s a real risk for your feet, although maybe not in the way you think.
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The most commonly aggravated tendon in the lower extremities in the Achilles tendon, which connects your calf muscle to your heel bone.
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The root cause of a bunion has to do with the biomechanics of your foot.
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Because it’s National Foot Health Awareness Month, now is the perfect time to help educate patients on how to take better care of their feet.
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A neuroma is a benign but painful condition that occurs when nerve tissue grows into a tumor-like structure, usually between the third and fourth toes. There isn’t one particular cause of neuromas, but foot doctors can point to a number of contributing factors
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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.
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Although sprains and strains are injuries to soft tissue and fractures are breaks in bone, they can present with similar symptoms.
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