5 Ways Your Diabetic Foot Wound May Be TreatedNov 15, 2023Diabetes can be hard on your feet: Both nerves and blood vessels suffer from the effects of high blood sugar. Compromised blood supply, along with an inability to feel ulcers when they form, adds up to a potential health threat to your feet.Continue reading →
This Is the Virus that Causes WartsOct 01, 2023The human papillomavirus (HPV) causes plantar warts that form on the balls and heels of your feet. HPV enters your feet through cracks and cuts before forming warts that can be tender or painful, but otherwise not serious. Continue reading →
These Things Make It More Likely for You to Get GoutSep 01, 2023A result of an excess of certain chemicals in your body, gout is a painful form of arthritis that most commonly strikes your foot or ankle, though it can sometimes affect other joints. Fortunately, gout is easy to treat. Continue reading →
Why Do I Have Warts on the Bottoms of My Feet?Aug 01, 2023Warts on your feet can be hard, thick, and painful. They can bleed and make it difficult to walk. They may become a problem if you have nerve damage in your feet, since they can develop without you knowing. Continue reading →
The Importance of Good Running Shoes for RunnersJul 01, 2023The right running shoe often comes down to your personal choice. The shoe that feels great for you, day in and day out, while guarding you from injury and irritation and supporting your stride, is the right one — though it may not be easy to find. Continue reading →
The Importance of Taking Care of Your Child's FeetJun 01, 2023While you might associate visiting a podiatrist as part of an adult’s health care regimen, children’s feet need attention too. Taking care of your child’s feet at home may help put off specialist podiatry services until they’re older. Continue reading →
My Hammertoe Makes Wearing Shoes Painful: Can You Help?May 01, 2023A toe with an abnormal bend in its middle joint, hammertoe can be painful — and make shoe shopping more difficult. Other foot disorders like corns and calluses can exacerbate the problem. Learn how we can help.Continue reading →
Will My Toenail Fungus Go Away on Its Own?Mar 31, 2023While it’s easy to catch a toenail fungus, clearing it up is a slow process that needs your prolonged attention. Chances are, your condition won’t clear up without medication and consistent application over a period of months. Continue reading →
Why Diabetics Should Pay Extra Attention to Their Foot CareMar 06, 2023The damage caused by diabetes ravages through your body. High blood sugar takes a toll on both blood vessels and nerve tissue. Because your feet are at the end of the line, they suffer comparatively more from elevated glucose levels. Continue reading →
My Plantar Warts Are Painful: Can You Help?Feb 09, 2023When it comes to foot problems, plantar warts aren’t a serious problem unless they cause discomfort or pain. Caused by a viral infection, these warts often form where your foot experiences the greatest pressure, making the pain worse. Continue reading →
What Kind of Issues Can Flat Feet Cause?Jan 19, 2023You’re born with flat feet, and most people develop arches by the time they’re 6 years old. Some people never form arches, or their arches may collapse later in life. Flat feet can lead to pain and gait changes, but in many cases, they produce no symptoms.Continue reading →
Are You a Runner? Here's What You Should Know About Your Foot HealthDec 06, 2022Running is a great way to stay active, but it can take a toll on your feet, particularly if you’re a distance runner. You’ve likely already got a collection of foot health habits. Here’s what you should know about your foot health. Continue reading →
Why You Shouldn't Play Through a Sprained AnkleNov 01, 2022It doesn’t matter how old you are or at what level you play. Sprained ankles are the most common reason for missing out on sports participation. While you may be eager to get back in the game, playing through a sprained ankle is a bad idea. Continue reading →
What to Do About a NeuromaOct 04, 2022Nerves in your feet can develop a thick encasement of tissue in response to injury or irritation. Called a neuroma, the condition can cause chronic discomfort or pain that interferes with the normal movement of your feet. Continue reading →
Why Males Are More Likely to Get GoutSep 01, 2022The most common form of inflammatory arthritis, gout occurs in men at a much higher rate than in women. While it’s easy to treat, gout episodes start quickly and feature intense pain as a symptom. The joint of the big toe is most often affected. Continue reading →
How to Prevent a Sprained Ankle From Becoming a Chronic InstabilityAug 03, 2022A sprained ankle can be painful with a lengthy recovery time. Plus, if it doesn’t heal completely, it can lead to further ankle injuries and runs the risk of becoming a chronic instability. Both conservative and surgical treatments are possible. Continue reading →
5 Most Common Foot Injuries Seen in the Summer and How to Prevent ThemJul 01, 2022Everything changes come the summer. It’s time to get outside, go to the beach, enjoy the weather, and most of all get active. Sometimes this means your feet pay the price. Here are five common summertime foot injuries you can sidestep this year.Continue reading →
Is There Arthritis in Your Big Toe?Jun 15, 2022Arthritis in your big toe may not sound like a problem on par with knee or hip issues, but since the big toe must bend with every step you take, it’s potentially a painful condition that can seriously impair your ability to move.Continue reading →
Laser Away That Yellow Toenail Fungus Before SummerMay 24, 2022Sandal season is upon us. If toenail fungus has you worrying about the summer, it’s time to explore convenient, comfortable laser treatment. Continue reading →
29 Tips from Podiatrists for Managing Arthritis Pain in Your FeetJun 27, 2019“The feet are prime real estate for arthritis,” says Doug Tumen, DPM, board-certified podiatrist, author of Ask The Foot Doctor, and a founding partner of Hudson Valley Foot Associates. Each foot has 26 bones and 33 joints...Continue reading →
Do compression socks really work?Jun 27, 2019“Compression socks work by applying a constant pressure to the ankle and calf area,” explains Dr. Doug Tumen, a podiatrist at Hudson Valley Foot Associates in Kingston, New York, and the author of Ask the Foot Doctor:...Continue reading →
Tendonitis anyone?Aug 28, 2012If you follow any professional sport that involves running, you are likely to hear of a player who is suffering from tendonitis. But, what is it? And, do you have it? All muscles of your extremities (arms, legs, hands, feet, etc.) have tendons. Continue reading →
Walk This WayAug 21, 2012America is exercise crazy! We Zumba, yoga, hip-hop, box, triathalon, boot camp, and sweat-to-the oldies. But one of the easiest, most inexpensive and enjoyable exercise forms is walking. It’s a great way to lose weight, stay fit,and enjoy life. Continue reading →
When Your Heels HurtAug 14, 2012What is the largest bone in the foot? Right…your heel bone, also known as the calcaneus. It absorbs all of your body’s weight each time you take a step, run or jump. So, is it any wonder that one of the most common foot ailments people have is heel pain? Continue reading →