Posted by Jenn F. on Tuesday, May 14th, 2013
Marathon running has surged in popularity over the past two decades. More and more amateur runners are looking at the marathon as the gold standard of physical fitness and embrace the challenge to push themselves harder to reach this milestone. Our very own Dr. Geldwert is an avid runner who has served as the medical director for major race events ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Friday, May 10th, 2013
We are pleased to be one of the first groups in the New York area to do the FAST procedure for Achilles tendinosis and plantar fasciitis. [caption id="attachment_4585" align="aligncenter" width="620" caption="Source: Fast-Technique.com/"][/caption]
Posted by Jenn F. on Friday, April 26th, 2013
Our ability to run seems as natural as our ability to walk. We simply put one foot before the other and speed it up a little. Yet some medical professionals say the thoughtlessness of running could yield big problems down the line. "So many runners just run. So many people look at a (fitness) magazine and say ‘I can do that.' ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
Last month, the LA Times suggested that plantar fasciitis is not just commonplace in America – it’s an epidemic. “I see 18 to 20 patients a day with plantar fasciitis,” Massachusetts podiatrist Michael King told the paper. “Heel pain is epidemic. Some people just tolerate the pain and try to get by.” The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons says approximately ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013
Do you have pain behind the kneecap? Does it hurt to squat, kneel, run, sit, or bend your knee? Is it difficult for you to walk downhill or downstairs? Is there a popping or grinding in your knee? How about noticeable swelling? These are the symptoms of a medical condition known as patellofemoral pain syndrome -- or, more colloquially, as ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Wednesday, April 10th, 2013
Last week I wrote about toenails: why they exist, how they help us in our modern lives, and why they thicken as we age. While toenails may not be as indispensable as they once were – as rough horn-like projections that protected our toes from all sorts of environmental hazards – they still help protect our toe bones and give ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Wednesday, March 27th, 2013
For some reason, I tend to assume a lot of you readers are already runners. I think it’s my own bias: years of running have warped my mind. These days I imagine the world is made up of runners and non-runners, and never the twain shall meet. This is, of course, ridiculous. There are probably thousands of novice runners ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Friday, February 15th, 2013
Several years ago the running world was rocked by the Vibram FiveFinger shoe: footwear designed to emulate barefoot running. The barefoot controversy notwithstanding, the five-finger shoes saw huge sales. Tony Post, Vibram’s creater and a former professional runner, firmly extolled Vibram’s good qualities, like any good father would. To illustrate the strange appeal of the weird looking FiveFingers: my ...
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 Friday, December 14th, 2012
If the Mayans were right and the end of the world is just days away (and the Mayans were right about everything, right?) we’re all going to need a plan for making sure our lower extremities are in good working order. After all, when the planes fall from the sky, the highways are jammed with cars, and the trains ...
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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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