Posted by Jenn F. on Wednesday, July 18th, 2012
Feet are so complex that they have their own unique array of injuries that are unlike anything found anywhere else on your body. However, they do also share some problems that can be found in other parts of the anatomy. This includes tumors, even, sadly, cancerous ones. Tumors can affect your foot in several areas.
Posted by Jenn F. on Friday, July 6th, 2012
Your ankle does so many wonderful things. For example, it connects your foot to your leg. Go, ankle! Even more importantly, it helps you bend your foot up and down. That's important for walking, kicking a soccer ball, performing various ballet moves, pointing your toes, and did we mention walking? Ankles are indeed awesome. But with that awesomeness comes the possibility ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Thursday, July 5th, 2012
I knew the people were looking at me. I grimly turned my eyes away, hoping that if I didn't look at them they wouldn't say anything. They were forward types, though, and intent on saving me from myself. They were coming down the hill and I was determinedly running up the steep slope. As we got close enough to pass ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Friday, June 29th, 2012
We've addressed many bunion surgery issues this week: how to decide when it's time to have bunion surgery, how to make your recovery easier, and the types of bunion surgeries that are typically performed. However, not everyone who has a bunion has to rush out and have surgery. While a bunion will not get better on its own, there are ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Thursday, June 14th, 2012
Hi runners! Here are two chances to have your running injury questions answered by Dr. Josef Geldwert of The Center for Podiatric Care and Sports Medicine!
Posted by Jenn F. on Thursday, June 14th, 2012
Have you ever been at a party or event where almost everyone works at the same company or industry except for you? You may find yourself listening to conversations like this: Jack: Well, it's not actually as high a quantity as it appears because a lot of those are dummy stims for CR items. Jill: Oh, right, well, then you should just ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Monday, June 11th, 2012
It may not feel like summer yet where you are, but there's no doubt it's on the way. Here, then, are some steps you can take to make sure your feet stay healthy during the lazy, hazy days of summer:
Posted by Jenn F. on Friday, June 8th, 2012
So your ankle is fine. Your toes are fine. Your heel is fine. Everything in your foot is fine, right? Well, except for that problem on the top of your foot... Top of your foot?! Could it be extensor tendonitis?!!! Yes.
Posted by Jenn F. on Thursday, June 7th, 2012
There's nothing that quite compares to the pain of a severe leg cramp--other than, of course, a monster seizing your leg and squeezing it in its big monster hands, while another monster stabs it with white hot knives. Worse, they strike out of nowhere. So what can we do about these monsters?
Posted by Jenn F. on Friday, June 1st, 2012
Whether we like it or not, many of us spend a huge percentage of our lives in our workplace, and no matter what your work environment is like, it probably offers hazards to your feet. Look at these stats cited in a post from Occupational Health and Safety Online: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 60,000 foot injuries ...
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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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