What is Plantar Fasciitis and How is it Treated?One of the most common conditions we see here in our NYC podiatry office is plantar fasciitis.
Do I Have Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar Fasciitis is a common foot condition characterized by pain and inflammation in the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot, connecting the heel bone to the toes. The hallmark symptom is a sharp or stabbing pain in the bottom of the heel, especially during the first steps in the morning or after periods of rest.
Pain can also arise after prolonged standing […]
Do you feel frustrated waiting months to see clear nails while treating toenail fungus? Are you keeping your toes hidden due to missing, broken, or damaged nails? No more! Understandably, you want to show off your toes in summer sandals, but when it comes to fungal infections, you have to be careful about how you cover up. Using toenail polish as a quick fix can lead to more significant problems than you have now. It seems like such a small thing, but the struggle is real and you are certainly not alone! The embarrassment of ugly, yellow, or missing toenails […]
Summer has finally arrived and sandal season is in full swing. But don’t let your feet keep you from showing off your newest pair of sandals! We all know how uncomfortable and embarrassing it can be to show our feet because of corns, calluses, hammer toes, fungus, missing nails, and any number of other common foot problems. However, the good news is that these issues can be treated and you’ll be able to enjoy the warm weather in your signature style. We gathered our collection of tips to make sure that you can enjoy summer with your toes out in […]
It is officially fall in New York City. This means we finally have perfect running weather. In Central Park we’ve noticed an inrush of runners lately. Running is truly a great sport – it’s an excellent way to build strong bones and muscles, maintain cardiovascular fitness and provides mental benefits and reduced stress. However, with more running comes more lower extremity injuries. Understanding what type of runner you are and knowing what type of injuries are prevalent with each running technique can be a game changer.
Here are some basic pointers on the different types of running styles:
Heel Strikers: Strikes the […]
Fall is just around the corner and as the leaves change, so does our footwear. Boot season is upon us and while we love a good boot, our feet don’t necessarily feel the same way. The transition from the freedom of summer sandals into the more restrictive toe box of a boot can cause foot pain. When looking for new boots we recommend:
A rounded toe to avoid toe constriction
Lower heel to avoid shortening of the Achilles tendon and excessive pressure on the forefoot
A wide enough shaft to allow for movement of your calf muscle
Buy the proper size. You should have […]
Congratulations to all our expectant and new momma’s out there! Pregnancy is an exciting time where lots of changes occur rapidly. You’re probably noticing some unexpected changes to your feet. While everyone knows to expect changes to the belly, it is not common knowledge that there are also changes to the feet and sometimes those changes are permanent.
During pregnancy, the hips begin to spread to prepare the body for birth. During this process hormones are released that cause ligaments to loosen to allow for this spread. The hormones affect the whole body which means other ligaments loosen too… Especially in […]
One of the most exciting days in a young ballerina’s life is when the ballet teacher declares them ready for pointe but many parents have concerns. After generations of dancers who started en pointe too young ended up with progressive foot pain and dysfunction, modern parents are taking their child’s future foot health into consideration. So what determines if a child is truly ready to take the grand jete into the next phase of their dance career?
It should go without saying that the child’s dance teacher should be the authority on whether the child is emotionally strong enough to take […]
As an ankle specialist, I am always getting asked questions about noisey ankle joints. Patients have related clicking, popping, cracking, creaking in their joints at some point with others hearing it more frequently.
Usually if you are young and healthy and you’re experiencing occasional painless cracking, popping, or clicking, it’s nothing serious to worry about. Many times these noises happen when the fluid that lubricates the joint releases pressure caused by tight muscles. This usually will happen after a period of inactivity.
If the ankle joint clicking or popping is happening more often – such as while walking or running, it can […]
Whether you are an athlete or just a fan of athleisure picking a sneaker can be a challenge. In a city like NYCwhere we walk everywhere, comfortable shoes can make a huge difference in your foot health. From minimalist, to stability, motion control, to extra cushion, it is important to understand what shoe is best for your individual foot type.
We see it all the time… Friends posting to request shoe recs on social media 🤦🏼♀️. We get it… Choosing shoes is hard and your friends wouldn’t steer you wrong. Unfortunately, they might do exactly that if their foot type is […]
