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Understanding Arthritis
Understanding Arthritis

May is Arthritis Awareness Month, and with 33 joints each, your feet are particularly susceptible to the symptoms of these disorders. At NY Foot Health, we’d like to share some important information about three of the most prevalent types of arthritis.

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arthritisNYSPMAMay 11, 2022National Arthritis Awareness, Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis
Give Yourself a Break for Mental Health Month
Give Yourself a Break for Mental Health Month

Your state of mind has a significant impact on your body. Many diseases and disorders affect your feet that cause stress and made worse by stress.

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mental healthNYSPMAMay 3, 2022mental health, arthritis, diabetes, stress
Are You Suffering with Pandemic Foot?
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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Foot Health, Foot PainNYSPMAApril 25, 2022COVID, pandemic, feet, foot pain, Achilles tendon, ankle sprains, bunions, shoes, podiatrist
Get Back to Foot Care Basics
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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Foot Health AwarenessNYSPMAApril 18, 2022foot health, hygiene, podiatrist, diabetes, shoes
6 Reasons to Take a Walk this Spring
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.

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walking, podiatric health, healthy lifestyle, health and wellness tipsNYSPMAApril 11, 2022arthritis, plantar fasciitis, hypertension, diabetes, walking, podiatrist
3 Common Toe Concerns and What to Do About Them
3 Common Toe Concerns and What to Do About Them

As you get ready to greet the warmer weather, you may have some worries about your toe problems. Here are three common issues podiatrists frequently treat.

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toe conditions, bunions, hammertoe, toenail conditionsNYSPMAApril 4, 2022toes, toenail fungus, ingrown toenail, toe deformities, bunion, hammertoe, custom orthotic
These Women’s Feet Were Made for Success
These Women’s Feet Were Made for Success

We know that healthy feet take women where they want to go, so we’d like to share some information on ways women can improve their podiatric health.

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women's foot healthNYSPMAMarch 29, 2022bunions, hammertoes, diabetes, arthritis, plantar fasciitis, women, hypertension
Kidney Disease and Your Feet
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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kidney diseaseNYSPMAMarch 21, 2022kidney disease, diabetes, edema, swelling, feet, ankles, podiatrist
Bunion Causes and Treatments
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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bunions, foot deformitiesNYSPMAMarch 15, 2022bunions, arthritis, flat feet, shoes, podiatrist
4 Ways A Healthier Diet Can Help Your Feet
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.

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Nutrition, obesity prevention, diabetes, weight managementNYSPMAMarch 8, 2022nutrition, plantar fasciitis, diabetes, inflammation, bone health, arthritis, Achilles tendonitis, podiatrist
Understanding Lisfranc Injuries
Understanding Lisfranc Injuries

Lisfranc injuries result from the direct or indirect force exerted on the foot. They most often happen when something traumatic or acute occurs, such as a car accident, a fall, a heavy object falling on the foot, or a sports injury.

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Lisfranc injuryNYSPMAFebruary 28, 2022Lisfranc injury, swelling, pain, foot, fracture, dislocation, sprain, ligament, joint
Protect Yourself from Common Running Injuries
Protect Yourself from Common Running Injuries

Running can be hard on your feet and lower extremities. The repetitive pounding can result in several common podiatric sports injuries and conditions.

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exercise injury, injury prevention, runningNYSPMAFebruary 22, 2022running, injuries, shoes, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, shin splints
Slippery Weather Increases Ankle Sprain Risk
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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ankle injury, winter foot healthNYSPMAFebruary 15, 2022ankle sprain, ankle injury, slip and fall, podiatrist, ankle doctor
Dealing with Neuropathy
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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nerve disorders, circulationNYSPMAFebruary 7, 2022neuropathy, arthritis, diabetes, podiatrist
Surprising Facts about High Blood Pressure
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.

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heart health, hypertensionNYSPMAJanuary 31, 2022high blood pressure, American Heart Month, feet, circulation, heart disease, podiatrist
Is Your Resolve to Get Fit Flagging?
Is Your Resolve to Get Fit Flagging?

If one of your resolutions was to exercise regularly, we want to help you to find ways to keep it going.

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exercise injury, fitness routineNYSPMAJanuary 24, 2022exercise, foot pain, fitness
Size Matters When It Comes to Shoes
Size Matters When It Comes to Shoes

One of the best and simplest ways to prevent foot pain and many common disorders is wearing the correct shoe size.

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footwear, foot conditions, foot painNYSPMAJanuary 18, 2022corns, calluses, bunions, heel pain, hammertoes, neuropathy, ingrown toenails, custom orthotic, shoes
5 Ways to Improve Foot Health in 2022
5 Ways to Improve Foot Health in 2022

January is a time for resolutions, and we’d like our patients to make a few that will ensure healthy feet in the New Year.

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Foot HealthNYSPMAJanuary 11, 2022foot care, feet, bunions, hammertoes, ingrown toenails, self-exam
The Healthy Heart, Healthy Feet Connection
The Healthy Heart, Healthy Feet Connection

Swelling of the feet, also known as edema, is one of the symptoms of heart failure. Edema occurs because there is excess fluid trapped in the tissues.

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heart health, podiatric health, Foot HealthNYSPMAJanuary 4, 2022heart disease, edema, thyroid disease, circulation
Checklist for Enjoying Winter Sports
Checklist for Enjoying Winter Sports

Get the most out of cold-weather activities by following a checklist for your feet.

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Sports Injuries, winter foot healthNYSPMADecember 28, 2021winter sports, foot injury, ankle injury, Haglund's Deformity, injuries, socks
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