The Center For Podiatric Care and Sports Medicine The
Center For Podiatric Care and Sports Medicine is a podiatric surgical
practice specializing in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of
disorders and diseases of the foot and ankle for children, adults and
seniors. The Center is under the medical direction of Dr. Josef J.
Geldwert. Dr. Geldwert is widely recognized as one of the leading
podiatric specialists in the country. Our doctors and staff pride themselves in prompt and courteous treatment of conditions ranging from minor toenail or cosmetic foot problems to major reconstruction of deformities or correcting a previous failed surgery. Our goal is to not only provide you quality foot care, but be as timely as possible. We know your time is valuable and we will make every attempt for you to avoid a lengthy wait. If an emergency arises which will cause you an inconvenience, our staff will make every attempt to contact you prior to arriving and will reschedule you for another time. Both our Manhattan and Bronx facilities provide a comfortable and efficient setting to quickly and completely diagnose and treat any type of foot problem. Welcome to our office and thank you for giving us the opportunity to care for you and your family.
Understanding the Anatomy of the Foot The foot consists of 26 bones, 120 ligaments, 33 joints and 20 separate muscles which work together to control the movement of its individual parts. The foot contains almost one quarter of the body's bones. The complex construction of the feet enables them to absorb close to 100 tons of force per day. Our feet support our body weight and each day they are exposed to grueling punishments in the form of poor fitting shoes, sports injuries, occupational traumas or the stress of walking on hard surfaces. It
is no wonder that when our feet have been overworked or treated badly,
they are vulnerable to damage from external forces or from hereditary
tendencies.
About Our Services and Facilities Examination At your first visit, our podiatric assistant will interview you about your medical history and your present health. One of our doctors will then examine you to determine the nature of your ailment. Once the doctor has diagnosed your problem, we will schedule you for the proper treatment and care. X-Rays
Physical Therapy During the course of your care, the doctor may prescribe physical therapy. The doctor will refer you to an appropriate specialist. The patient is responsible for making the appointment and is free to see a therapist of his/her own choosing.
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Here
at The Center, we offer comprehensive treatment of functional problems of
the foot and ankle, fitting and modification of orthotic inserts, and
podiatric sports medicine services. 
X-Rays
are an important tool for proper diagnosis and tracking of podiatric
problems. The Center has its own X-Ray facilities which consist of
the most advanced low dosage equipment. We take the utmost care not
to expose you to any unnecessary radiation and will order X-Rays only when
they are essential.
