By Tyler Miranda, DPM, DABPM Goal!!!! What is the goal when you or a loved one get out on the soccer field? A goal? A hat-trick? A victory? At Advanced Foot Care we believe that an injury free event is just as important as a win. Soccer is a unique sport and comes with its own …
By Arden Smith DPM, FACFAS, FACFAOM If your feet are dry and flaky, it could be thyroid problems, especially if moisturizer doesn’t help. The butterfly-shaped thyroid gland at the base of your neck goes on the fritz; it doesn’t properly produce thyroid hormones, which control metabolic rate, blood pressure, tissue growth, and skeletal and nervous system …
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By Christopher Chung, DPM By Christopher Chung, DPM g Ingrown toenails are one of the most common issues that most people can relate to regarding their feet. At some point in our lives most of us understand how painful an ingrown toenail can really be, especially when left untreated. You might have heard of the …
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By Christopher Chung, DPM Empty hDeductibles; Knowing where your money is going and why your health is a priority Knowing the purpose of your deductible is essential to understanding how to get the most beneficial health coverage for whatever medical treatments you may need contingent on your health conditions. So what is a deductible? To …
By Arden Smith DPM, FACFAS, FACFAOM As fall sports heat up for kids, so do 5K‘s, marathons, and golf tournaments for adults, Leading to ankle sprains for athletes of all ages. Serious athletes and weekend warriors often underestimate how severe a sprain can be and rush back into action without taking the time to rehabilitate …
By Basem Hakim, DPM, AACFAS Gout is a common form of inflammatory arthritis that typically affects the big toe joints, but also can affect other joints of the foot, ankle, knee, wrist and elbow. Anyone can get gout, but usually men are three times more common to get it than women, likely to develop gout between …
By Basem Hakim, DPM, AACFAS Flatfoot is a condition when one or both feet have little or no arch. All babies have flat feet, and they will develop an arch by the age of 6. About 20% will stay flat-footed by the age of 10. Some adults will have their arches collapse, and these are …
By Evan A. Vieira, DPM, FACFAS We have moved into September, school has resumed, and the marathon running season is beginning. At this time of year both seasoned runners and newbies will lace up their running shoes and begin to train. Running has tremendous benefits for both physical and mental health. However, there are risks …
By Evan A. Vieira, DPM, FACFAS It has been a pretty great year for baseball in New York. Both the Mets and Yankees are real contenders. Here at Advanced Foot Care, we are a house divided regarding our baseball teams. Doctors from all around have joined our group, so their allegiances might not be with the …
By Arden Smith DPM, FACFAS, FACFAOM When it comes to tennis, standard running shoes and cross training shoes won’t do. Foot and ankle injuries are common when players don’t wear the right kind of shoes. Running shoes, for example, won’t give you the stability and support you need for lateral movements. Instead, look for actual …
By Basem Hakim DPM A metatarsal fracture is a fracture of one of the metatarsal bones of the foot. The fifth metatarsal fracture is the commonest metatarsal bone to get broken and is one of the most common foot injuries because of the excess pressure on the outside part of your foot. Metatarsal fractures can …
By Arden Smith DPM, FACFAS, FACFAOM Another top athlete felled in his prime, succumbing to the rigors of professional sports. So goes the more sensational headlines when the news leaked of Rafael Nadal’s condition. Apparently, the best tennis player in the history of the sport, if judged by the number of grand slam tennis tournaments …
By Dr. Basem Hakim As Advanced Podiatry Group is the largest and fastest-growing podiatry group in NY State, I have followed its great success and achievements since I started my residency. Joining the esteemed Advanced Podiatry Group has become the perfect dream. It is an excellent match for my skills and my interests. Also, it …
By Christopher Chung, DPM Everyone’s done this at least once in their life. You get up out of bed in the wee hours of the early morning, trying to get ready for the day, and in your dazed and confused stupor, your pinky toe collides with that dresser that always seems to jut out just …
