By David Cheskis, DPM, AACFAS, DABPM Today is April 17, 2023 and runners from all over the world are congregating in Boston for one of the most iconic marathon races in the world – the Boston Marathon. However, marathons can be very demanding on the body, especially the feet and lower legs. Injuries are common, […]
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By Aarti Kumar, DPM, AACFAS, DABPM Children’s Foot Care As we spring forward, our little ones are looking forward to starting sports and outdoor activities again. Make sure they are stretching before activity to allow their muscles from becoming sore later in the day. Pay close attention to their shoes to ensure proper fit to
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By David Ehrlich, DPM, FACFAS Foot Stress Fracture When most patients think of a fracture or broken bone, they associate the injury with a traumatic event. However, stress fractures have a more insidious onset and are not preceded by trauma. What Are Stress Fractures A stress fracture is a common foot and ankle injury in
By David Cheskis, DPM, AACFAS, DABPM Ankle Injuries Ankle Injuries are common, especially in those who participate in high-impact activities like running, jumping, or playing sports. Sprains and strains are the most common kind of ankle injuries, while ankle fractures and bone dislocations are less common. How Ankle Injuries Occur Ankle sprains happen the ligaments
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Healthy, happy feet are amongst the essentials for living life to the fullest. That sentiment was expressed as a lyric in a song decades ago; “C’mon feet, don’t fail me now!” It is a timeless concern that sometimes becomes more intense as we age. And, at Valentino’s Comfort Shoes we address that concern by offering
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By David Ehrlich, DPM, FACFAS Experience Cold or Numb Feet? Raynaud’s Disease Could be to Blame! A person’s treatment for Raynaud’s Disease also depends on the severity of the disease and whether they have other health issues. A person’s quality of life can be affected by Raynaud’s Disease, although it is usually not disabling. It
By Shabana Chowdhury, DPM, AACFAS Are your nails looking discolored, brittle and thicker after a pedicure? You might have contracted a fungus from your nail salon. Even though the tub might be lined and they are taking out the tool from a sterile pack, if a non disposable file is used then fungal particles could
By Pedram A. Hendizadeh, DPM, FACFAS The feet are the foundation to your body and it is important to take good care of them. Foot health is essential for children, adults and especially the elderly. Here are some foot health tips to ensure you start out 2023 on the right foot! -Be sure to clean
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By Evan A. Vieira, DPM, FACFAS A giant in the sports world passed away today. Soccer legend Pele was 82 years old. He had been battling colon cancer for a while now and his health rapidly declined over the past week. Pele was a prolific goal scorer and a larger-than-life ambassador for the game he
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By Pedram A. Hendizadeh, DPM, FACFAS New years eve is just around the corner. Are you stressing about what to wear? More importantly are you stressing about what shoes to wear so your feet are in killing you at the end of a holiday party? Many women suffer from bunions and hammertoes, heel pain, Achilles
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By Christopher Chung, DPM, AACFAS Ever feel like you have a pebble or small rock in your shoe pester you the whole day, only to realize after you kick off your shoes that there is no pebble or rock in your shoe. You inspect the bottom of your foot and see something; a hard piece
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By Evan A. Vieira, DPM, FACFAS A neuroma is a painful condition, also referred to as a “pinched nerve” or a nerve tumor. It is a benign growth of nerve tissue frequently found between the third and fourth toes. It brings on pain, a burning sensation, tingling, or numbness between the toes and in
By Arden Smith, DPM, FACFAS, FACFAOM A bunion is a prominence on the first joint on the base of your big toe on your foot. In other words, it’s a sizable bump that forms when the metatarsal bone begins to shift outwards. Bunions are often caused by genetics, but can be the result of several
By Arden Smith, DPM, FACFAS, FACFAOM If you’ve ever noticed that your feet look and feel unusually swollen when flying, you are not alone. Feet swelling while flying is pretty common, and It’s due to your feet being down for extended periods without movement. The muscles in our legs aren’t working, and the veins in
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