Posted by Jenn F. on Friday, June 7th, 2013
Loyola University Medical Center researchers found a connection between running injuries and ill-fitting shoes in 2012. Injuries such as blisters, toenail problems, plantar fasciitis heel pain, foot stress fractures and sprained ankles are all related to "improper shoes, socks or training," said Loyola podiatrist Katherine Dux. She said she treats anywhere from 200 to 400 patients a year for these ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Wednesday, May 29th, 2013
During the summer months, most people are happy to break out their favorite pair of sandals and let their feet air out after a long, chilly winter. Yet, choosing the wrong type of summer footwear can also leave us doubled over with heel pain, tendinitis, back aches, shin splints, or even broken bones due to an accidental fall. Check out ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
The most common types of soccer injuries include ankle or knee sprains, muscle strains, lower extremity fractures, and head injuries, according to New York University. This month, a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons revealed how soccer injuries occur. It turns out, it's a combination of cleat and turf, say scientists at the Hospital for ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Wednesday, May 8th, 2013
No one knows what precisely causes plantar fasciitis, although many risk factors have been identified. Tight calf muscles, high arches, obesity, and repetitive impact can all contribute to severe heel pain. Conventional therapy includes rest, ice, compression, elevation, stretching, and sometimes even physical therapy. The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM) says "footwear analysis is critical" for the treatment of ...
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, March 15th, 2013
Sarah Jessica Parker is a beloved actress. I know her best from her early turn in Girls Just Want to Have Fun, one of the most fun loving movies from the 80’s. It was my favorite movie to watch when I was home sick from school in third grade. But most women living in this decade know her best ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Wednesday, March 13th, 2013
I love hiking. There’s something about a day spent in the woods, scrambling over fallen trees, examining strange mushrooms, and spotting flitting birds that just gets a person in touch with herself. The quiet, solitude, and physical challenges are all meditative and empowering. It's almost enough to inspire me to pursue a nomadic lifestyle, relying on my trusty feet ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Monday, December 3rd, 2012
Whenever I go to the doctor, I’m amazed by the energy of the nurses. They bustle like nobody’s business—rolling patients to and fro, fetching this and that—they never stop moving! They should all be Olympic champions. I once asked a nurse how she kept up her energy. She said she didn’t even notice getting tired until the end of the ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Friday, November 30th, 2012
I think teaching is one of the noblest professions. We’d be a nation of imbeciles without the hard work and dedication of the men and women in our classrooms. We owe them so much! I wish I could raise their pay and give them more vacation time or a robust 401K. Of course, I can’t. One thing I can ...
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 ...
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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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