Posted by Kirsten on Thursday, May 17th, 2012
I've been reading a lot about the history of Rome lately, so when I first saw the term "hallux rigidus," I wondered if I had accidentally stumbled into a history of Rome website, not a discussion of foot conditions. Caesar spun sharply and barked out, "Where is Hallux Rigidus?" A strong,tall man strode forward, "Here, Caesar." Caesar looked at him thoughtfully. "You ...
Posted by Kirsten on Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
No injury that keeps you from any activity you enjoy is fun, but some are more frustrating than others. For me, a calf strain is one of the most frustrating. Why? Well, they just...hurt. With every step you take. And they linger seemingly forever. I'm sure there's a better way to deal with calf strains than the way I handle them. ...
Posted by Kirsten on Friday, May 4th, 2012
Today we have a great conversation with Angela Bekkala, a busy mother of twins (and a Labrador retriever), who's an avid runner, yoga fan, and Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist. Let's find out how she runs!
Posted by Kirsten on Friday, April 27th, 2012
Hey runners! Here's a great opportunity to get all those questions answered about your nagging running injuries! Running Injury Clinic with Dr. Josef Geldwert Tuesday, May 1st @ 7:30 PM at Rye Running Company Have injuries been plaguing your training of late? Still have that plantar fascitis in one foot that just will not go away? Want to know what could be ...
Posted by Kirsten on Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
Any injury or problem with your feet is bad, mostly because these make it difficult to stand and walk, two of the things that are at the heart of being human. Mix pain with immobility, and a foot injury just means pure misery.Some foot problems are worse than others, of course. Athlete's foot is disgusting, but it can be dealt ...
Posted by Kirsten on Monday, April 9th, 2012
"Tabletops, floors, 2 dimensional worlds, tires, and feet. And the question is...?" "That's 'What are things that are flat?'" Congratulations, you're a Jeopardy! savant. But how well do you know the wonderful world of flat feet? Let's talk falling arches and all that comes with them.
Posted by Kirsten on Friday, April 6th, 2012
When I was in third grade, I kicked a boy in the shin so hard that it left a bruise--on the boy, not me. It was a direct hit, full square from the blunt toes of my lace up, sensible oxford shoes, a blow that made him hop up and down and say, "Ow! Ow!" Since we were friends and ...
Posted by Kirsten on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012
If you hear someone complaining, "Oh, my bursitis hurts so much today!" you may expect them to be talking about a shoulder, elbow, or knee problem (unless you don't know what bursitis is at all, in which case you may be expecting nothing but more confusion in the conversation--don't worry, we'll explain it all in a moment). Don't settle for ...
Posted by Kirsten on Monday, April 2nd, 2012
When you think of golf injuries, you probably think of back, shoulder, wrist, maybe knee problems. But can foot injuries spoil your good walk? Abso-swingin-lutely. Think of it--when Tiger Woods walked off the course with an injury a few weeks ago at the WGC Cadillac Championship, it wasn't because he'd tweaked his back, but because he felt pain in his ...
Posted by Kirsten on Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
Feet are important. Feet are especially important if you're a soccer player, whose main weapon is his or her feet.There's a reason why the rest of the world calls the sport "football." 'Cause you use your feet, get it? I'm in the US, though, and I'm accustomed to "soccer," so we'll stick with that here. Soccer is the most popular sport ...
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After completing his undergraduate degree at Yeshiva University, Dr. Josef J. Geldwert attended New York College of Podiatric Medicine earning his D.P.M. in 1973.
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