So school has once again begun and school sports of course are beginning as well. This is when we as Podiatrists experience many injury visits. According to studies, 40% of all sports injuries are ankle sprains. The most common age groups for these sprains are between the ages of 15 and 19. Proper ankle sprain…
At least once a week, I have a patient that comes to our Northern NJ office with the complaint of a neuroma in his or her foot. How do they know? They read it on the internet or their next door neighbor told them. Although not uncommon, these are typically misdiagnosed. I also have patients…
Summer is finally upon us and we can finally kick off our shoes and slip on our beloved flip flops that we practically live in all summer. As a Podiatrist I am no different than all of you and also love to wear flip flops. The difference is the kinds of flip flops I wear…
There have been quite a few studies that have correlated increased body mass index (BMI) to increased risk of foot pain. Increased weight also increases plantar (bottom of the foot) pressure, changes foot function and places increased stress the numerous structures of the foot. Obesity as defined by the World Health Organization is defined as…
It’s has been 2 ½ months since I had surgery for my arthritic bunion. I started wearing loose sneakers around week 5 but continued taking anti-inflammatory medications for pain and swelling. I can wear all my shoes now but am not pain-free. When I have time I go to Roxbury Physical Therapy for treatments, my…
I have been suffering from arthritis in my left great toe for many years. When wearing certain shoes, my big toe joint would swell and turn red. To ease the pain, I wore orthotics and stiff soled wide shoes. Cortisone injections and anti-inflammatory medication also became an essential part of my daily routine. All of…