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Ankle Sprain or Fracture?
Ankle Sprain or Fracture?

Ankle injuries can range from mild to severe and may involve a fracture as well as a sprain. How can you tell the difference, and what’s the best course of action?

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ankle injury, ankle pain, fractureNYSPMAMarch 17, 2021ankle sprain, fracture, NYSPMA, NY Foot Health
These Feet Were Made for Success
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.

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foot conditions, Foot Health, women's foot healthNYSPMAMarch 8, 2021arthritis, bunions, hammertoes, athlete's foot, fungal toenails, calluses
Good Nutrition for Healthy Feet at Every Age
Good Nutrition for Healthy Feet at Every Age

Healthy eating makes for healthy feet. Weight management and getting the right nutrients can help you live a long and active life.

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healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, weight managementNYSPMAMarch 1, 2021nutrition, weight management, diabetes, hypertension
Avoid Fungal Infections This Winter
Avoid Fungal Infections This Winter

Fungal infections thrive in warm, moist places—like the insides of socks and shoes that may be causing your feet to perspire more than usual.

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fungal infections, winter foot healthNYSPMAFebruary 23, 2021Athlete's foot, fungal infection, fungal toenails
Dealing with Poor Circulation
Dealing with Poor Circulation

Good blood flow is essential for healthy feet. When circulation reduces, you may notice your feet feel cold more often. There may also be a loss of sensation, making it more challenging to perceive pain, heat, or cold.

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circulation, hypertensionNYSPMAFebruary 16, 2021high blood pressure, diabetes, circulation
February is National Heart Month
February is National Heart Month

A healthy heart means good circulation—a key component of good podiatric health. Getting nutrients and oxygen-rich blood to your lower extremities means feet can stay healthy, and any wounds or injuries can heal promptly.

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heart health, Diabetic Foot Care, podiatric healthNYSPMAFebruary 9, 2021wounds, diabetes, peripheral arterial disease, hypertension
Toe Popping and Other Signs of Arthritis
Toe Popping and Other Signs of Arthritis

Popping and cracking your toes can be simply the harmless release of a gas found in the fluid in your joints, or it can be a sign of a more serious joint disorder.

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arthritisNYSPMAFebruary 1, 2021arthritis, gout, Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis
Manage Your Weight for Healthier Feet
Manage Your Weight for Healthier Feet

There's an important connection between your weight and your feet' health, and that's why healthy weight management is one of our priorities for NY communities.

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healthy lifestyle, obesity prevention, weight management, weight lossNYSPMAJanuary 26, 2021healthy weight management, osteoarthritis, heel pain, tendinitis, diabetes, bunions, weight
6 Tips for Seniors to Prevent Winter Falls
6 Tips for Seniors to Prevent Winter Falls

We know falls are always a concern for seniors’ citizens. Add some slippery winter weather into the picture, however, and the risk increases significantly. There’s no need to fear going out, however, if you take precautions.

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Falls PreventionNYSPMAJanuary 19, 2021falls, falls prevention, balance
Carry Out Fitness Resolutions Safely
Carry Out Fitness Resolutions Safely

We want to pass on a few tips to help you maximize your new fitness program and minimize your risk of foot and ankle injuries in the process.

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ankle injury, exercise injury, foot injuries, footwear, healthy lifestyle, physical fitnessNYSPMAJanuary 12, 2021fitness, exercise, heel pain, bunions, foot and ankle injuries
Save Your Feet--Keep Your Podiatrist Appointment
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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Foot Health, COVID-19NYSPMAJanuary 5, 2021podiatrist, appointment, COVID-19
Out with the Old, In with the New
Out with the Old, In with the New

We’d like to suggest getting rid of some bad habits and adding some positive ones to improve your podiatric health.

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Foot Health, health and wellness tips, resolutionsNYSPMADecember 28, 2020bunions, hammertoes, heel pain
5 Holiday Gifts for Your Feet
5 Holiday Gifts for Your Feet

You’ve made your list and checked it twice, but did you remember to get a little something for your feet?

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Foot Health, health and wellness tips, holiday ideasNYSPMADecember 21, 2020plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, athlete's foot, toenail fungus, holiday gifts
New Ways to Make Your Holidays Merry and Bright
New Ways to Make Your Holidays Merry and Bright

We know many New Yorkers may be finding it difficult to stir up holiday cheer with all the stress of the COVID pandemic and restrictions on gatherings. This year calls for some new ideas for finding and sharing the holiday spirit.

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COVID-19, holiday ideasNYSPMADecember 14, 2020holiday traditions, COVID-19
Fashion Boot Faux Pas
Fashion Boot Faux Pas

Cute 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.

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footwear, Proper Footwear, Foot PainNYSPMADecember 7, 2020heels, ankle sprains, bunions, corns, ingrown toenails
Help Your Feet Make It Through the Holidays
Help Your Feet Make It Through the Holidays

The holiday season has begun and even if your celebrations look a little different this year, you’ll still have plenty of running around to do to pull it all together. It means there will be more demands on your feet! Help keep them in tip-top shape.

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Foot Health, health and wellness tips, Proper Foot CareNYSPMADecember 1, 2020athlete's foot, fungal toenails
Enjoy COVID-Safe Winter Sports
Enjoy COVID-Safe Winter Sports

Regular physical activity improves circulation, increases flexibility, and helps maintain an appropriate weight—all key factors in good foot health. Fortunately, winter provides numerous opportunities to enjoy several cold-weather sports and activities that are also COVID safe.

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COVID-19, winter foot healthNYSPMANovember 23, 2020winter sports, Haglund's deformity, Athlete's foot, fungal infection, COVID-19
5 Winter Foot Care Tips
5 Winter Foot Care Tips

We know as winter approaches, it may be easy to think your feet don’t need as much attention as they do in warmer seasons when they’re more exposed. However, heavy socks and boots don’t protect your feet from many common ailments.

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Foot Health, health and wellness tips, Proper Foot Care, winter foot healthNYSPMANovember 18, 2020athlete's foot, fungal toenails, sweaty feet, corns, calluses, ankle sprains, fractures
Take Good Care of Your Skin this Winter
Take Good Care of Your Skin this Winter

Taking care of dry skin is just one way to care for the skin on your feet. In recognition of Healthy Skin Month, we’d like to offer some other tips to help with skin disorders on your feet.

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skin conditions, Foot HealthNYSPMANovember 11, 2020diabetic, Athlete's foot, skin cancer, fungal toenails
Recognize the Signs of Diabetes
Recognize the Signs of Diabetes

We 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.

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Diabetic Foot Care, fungal infectionsNYSPMANovember 4, 2020diabetes, ingrown toenails, corns, calluses, fungal toenails
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