Posted by Jenn F. on Tuesday, April 30th, 2013
Knee replacement surgeries are up 162 percent in the past two decades. Osteoarthritis of the knee occurs when the cartilage and underlying bone within a joint breaks down, leading to pain and stiffness. Surgery can help prevent disability, but there is no true "cure." If you are a female over 40, then you are in the risk pool for this ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Thursday, April 4th, 2013
Oh, the spa. It’s one of the great joys of living, especially in the summer months. There’s nothing like getting a fresh new pedicure that you can show off in your (supportive and sensible) peep-toe sandals. Trust me, fellas. Actually, if you’re a progressive fella, you may already know how good it feels to pamper yourself. Men are showing up ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Thursday, February 7th, 2013
Tonight from 7-9 PM EST, Dr. Geldwert will be participating in the Aquaphor New York City Triathlon Injury Prevention Webinar. If you will be participating in the triathlon, are a triathlon enthusiast, or just want to learn about protecting your feet while you pound the pavement, you're invited to tune in!
Posted by Jenn F. on Wednesday, January 9th, 2013
There’s nothing better than a tour through Rome from a knowledgeable guide, a person who can usher you past the boring stuff right to the gems. Museum tours are also spectacular. Museums are the homes of masterpieces, those objects that inspire humanity, that show us how great a person can be. But they’re also huge and imposing. Miles of marble ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Tuesday, December 11th, 2012
I started playing soccer when I was four years old. All I knew was that I was supposed to kick the ball into the goal. Since that’s what all of the other kids knew too, we spent practices and games chasing the ball around the field en masse, a gaggle of four-year-olds skittering to and fro. It must have ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Tuesday, November 27th, 2012
If you ask me (and you just did, didn't you?), running is one of the greatest forms of exercise out there. Why? Well, you basically just need some shoes and you're ready to go. No trip to the gym, no making sure you signed up for the class you want with the teacher you want, no need to join a ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Thursday, November 15th, 2012
Feet. What would you do without them? First, imagine trying to walk if your legs just ended without any feet. Okay, you probably shouldn't imagine that, it's weird and kind of disgusting. Seriously, though, think of how much you put your feet through on an average day and how well they hold up. Sure, they hurt sometimes, they get blisters, they ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Thursday, November 1st, 2012
Face it, barefoot enthusiasts--we still live in a world where people are expected to wear shoes. Now this is hardly a bad thing. I mean, people did start wearing shoes for good reasons: to protect their feet from sharp objects, to keep them warm, and to walk with less pain over long distances (hey, if the Romans thought their would ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Thursday, October 25th, 2012
Our big toes may seem little compared to, say, our heads, but they do a huge amount of work. The big toe bears twice as much pressure when walking as the other toes and the big toe joint takes 40-60% of the your body's weight when maximum force is applied. Your big toe also can have an impressive range of ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Wednesday, October 17th, 2012
There's no way to sugarcoat this--toenail infections are yucky and ugly. Nevertheless, plenty of people get them, so let's talk today about these nasty little infections and what you can do about them. How do I know I have a toenail infection? Oh, you'll know it--your toenail will start to grow thicker and will change color. Sometimes there may be a ...
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Our Director, NY Podiatrist, Dr. Josef J. Geldwert is Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery and is a recognized authority on the most advanced surgical techniques to correct bunions and hammertoes.
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Dr. Katherine Lai is Board Certified in Foot Surgery and has lectured extensively on The Diabetic Foot and Wound Care and on the Scope and Practice of Holistic Podiatry at an Integrative Medicine conference.
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Dr. Ryan Minara completed a 4 year Foot and Ankle residency from NY Hospital Queens where he was the Chief Resident. His focus in practice is on the treatment of complex foot and ankle problems.
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Dr. Nadia F. Levy completed her three-year residency in foot and ankle surgery at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, Connecticut where she served as Cheif Resident her final year.
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