NEW YORK STATE PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
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NY PODIATRIST HOLDS 15TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOE DRIVE FOR THE HOMELESS
For the past 14 years, Progressive Foot Care have collected over 15,000 pairs of footwear to benefit the less fortunate. They are partnering with The United Way of Rockland, and Catholic Charities of Rockland, as well as Caring for the Hungry and Homeless of Peekskill, NY.
BROOKLYN PODIATRIST DISCUSSES MELANOMA AND OTHER SKIN/NAIL PROBLEMS AFFECTING THE FEET
There are a multitude of different problems that might affect the skin & nails of your feet. These can be grouped into three categories: fungal conditions, inflammatory conditions, viral conditions and skin growths (malignant & benign).
LOCKPORT, NY PODIATRIST DISCUSSES WARM WEATHER AND YOUR FEET.
Warm weather brings potential trouble for your feet. Most people enjoy the warm weather and higher level of activity but it can create a hostile environment for your feet.
SUFFOLK COUNTY PODIATRIST DISCUSSES HELP FOR INGROWN TOENAILS
We are seeing an increase in ingrown toenails since the pandemic began. Millions of Americans suffer from ingrown toenails. Sometimes, the pain is so severe they find themselves missing work and canceling social activities. “Why, then, do they avoid treatment?”
NASSAU COUNTY PODIATRIST DISCUSSES TOENAIL FUNGAL INFECTIONS
Toenail Fungus is an unappealing foot condition that causes the toenail to become dense, yellow and brittle. If this condition goes untreated for a lengthy amount of time, the brittleness of the toenail will advance and cause it to crumble further.
KETONAH, NY PODIATRIST DISCUSSES DIABETES AND YOUR FEET
Your feet are suddenly feeing wooden and pains are waking you up at night. What is that about? One of the first symptoms of Diabetes/high blood sugar is numbness and tingling in your feet
NYC PODIATRIST DISCUSSES TREATING HEEL PAIN WITH ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
The most common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis. The main sign of plantar fasciitis is pain or stiffness on the bottom of the heel when standing, and the pain is most often felt in the bottom inside edge of the heel.
LASER THERAPY FOR FOOT AND ANKLE PAIN RELIEF
Another exciting and technologically advanced treatment being utilized for various soft tissue and bony conditions is MLS laser therapy. This FDA cleared laser uses dual wavelengths unlike most other lasers in this category that have only one.
MORE WOMEN ARE INJURING THEIR FEET WITH THE RETURN TO OFFICE HIGH HEELS
Great article in Bloomberg, very informative and features our own Dr. James Hanna
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-08-03/high-heel-foot-pain-return-to-work-has-women-ditching-pumps
KETONAH, NY PODIATRIST DISCUSSES DIABETES AND YOUR FEET
Your feet are suddenly feeing wooden and pains are waking you up at night. What is that about? One of the first symptoms of Diabetes/high blood sugar is numbness and tingling in your feet. It may wake you up at night This is called Neuropathy. The increased blood sugar affects the tiny nerve endings in the lower extremities. T
LASER THERAPY FOR FOOT AND ANKLE PAIN RELIEF
Another exciting and technologically advanced treatment being utilized for various soft tissue and bony conditions is MLS laser therapy. This FDA cleared laser uses dual wavelengths unlike most other lasers in this category that have only one. It uses 808nm for anti-inflammatory treatment and 905nm for analgesia to decrease and eliminate pain, swelling and inflammation associated with plantar fasciitis, neuromas, arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, sprains and a wide range of sports injuries, both acute and chronic.
NASSAU COUNTY PODIATRIST DISCUSSES TOENAIL FUNGAL INFECTIONS
Toenail Fungus is an unappealing foot condition that causes the toenail to become dense, yellow and brittle. If this condition goes untreated for a lengthy amount of time, the brittleness of the toenail will advance and cause it to crumble further.