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What is a Crush Injury?
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

What is a Crush Injury? Have a foot crush injury? A crush injury occurs when pressure or force is put on a body part. A foot crush injury may cause pain, Read more
Treating Heel Spurs
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

Have you been experiencing any heel pain or bothersome tenderness without any obvious cause? Although heel spurs themselves sometimes do not cause acute discomfort, they are frequently associated with the Read more
Caring For Arthritic Feet
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

Arthritis is a joint condition that affects roughly 54 million American adults according to the Arthritis Foundation. It can show up in joints all around the body, including the feet Read more
What to Do When You Keep Getting Blisters
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

A foot blister is a small pocket of fluid that forms on the foot. Blisters can be painful while they heal. Foot blisters are caused by several things, including friction, Read more
Choose the Best Shoes and Socks for Your Child's Developing Feet
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

While it might not be something you think about often (or at all), the health of your child’s feet is important. Your child is growing by leaps and bounds and Read more
Are You Dealing With Bunions?
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

What is a Bunion? Are you dealing with a bunion? A bunion is a protrusion of the bone at the base of the big toe. While a bunion may seem like Read more
Alleviating Painful Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

With age, it’s not uncommon to experience pain and stiffness in your feet and ankles. Carefully monitoring your pain is important, however, as this noticeable discomfort could be an early Read more
Preventing and Treating Ankle Sprains
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

An ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries to the ankle, resulting from a fall or a sudden twist that forces the ligaments out of their normal position. Read more
Prevention and Treatment for Achilles Tendinitis
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body, located in the back of the lower leg and connecting the heel bone to the calf muscle. This Read more
Getting Rid of Foot Odor
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

What your podiatrist in Brick and Jackson wants you to know Foot odor can be embarrassing. Smelly feet can make you want to leave your shoes on, and never take them Read more
5 Ways To Soothe Tired, Aching Feet
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

We’ve all been there before - after a long day of work, shopping or a playing sports, your feet ache and you feel as if you couldn’t walk another step Read more
Looking After Little Feet: Proper Foot Care for Your Baby
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

A child's feet grow rapidly during the first year, reaching almost half of their adult foot size. This is why podiatrists consider the first year to be the most important Read more
Causes of Ingrown Toenails
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

Dr. Keith RosenthalDr. Keith RosenthalIs your ingrown nail a real nuisance or is it just too painful to handle anymore? Dr. Keith Rosenthal of The Foot and Ankle Center, with Read more
Maintain Healthy Weight to Prevent Foot Problems
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

With our feet bearing the weight of our entire body, it’s no surprise that carrying excess weight may increase the chance of developing foot problems. In fact, recentstudies have shown Read more
Seek Treatment for Dry, Cracked Heels
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

Dry, cracked heels are not only unsightly, but they can also be a source of pain and embarrassment. When the fissures in your heel become so dry and cracked that Read more
Special Care for Diabetics
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

Diabetes doesn't just affect what you eat. It also reduces circulation, particularly in the lower extremities, and minor wounds can have major complications due to the lack of blood flow Read more