Do you fall or stumble frequently during walking? Do you feel unsteady on your feet or have weakness in your ankles and feet? Are you afraid of falling? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may have a balance problem whether it’s from arthritis, peripheral neuropathy, or aging. Studies indicate that even […]
Nutrition for Healthy Feet
We often hear nutrition advice about heart, skin, and weight issues, but our diet can be especially important for our feet, which support our weight everyday. There are 26 bones and over 100 ligaments, tendons, and muscles that help us maneuver our way through the day and they all need as many vitamins and minerals […]
High-Arched Feet
Everyone’s feet are different, from toe length, bone structure, to arch shape. We hear a lot about low arches and their associated problems, but there are people who suffer from the opposite: high-arched feet. At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we treat all types of foot and ankle problems and provide individualized care for patients […]
Do You Have Flat Feet?
The foot has longitudinal and transverse arches that support body weight and aids in shock absorption during walking and other movements. Flatfoot is a condition in which these arches collapse and causes deformities in varying degrees. It affects children and adults and may worsen over time if untreated. Causes Flatfoot can be congenital, or develop […]
Treatment and Prevention for Ankle Sprains
We have all done it before. We are running, playing sports, or walking, and you twist your ankle. It could be a minor twinge, or a serious sprain that leaves you unable to walk. While you wait to see an experienced foot care specialist like Dr. Russell Samofal of Podiatry Center of New Jersey, there […]
Foot Care for Diabetics
When you have diabetes, blood glucose levels in your body increase to high levels. Over time, the body loses the ability fight infections effectively, and other complications such as nerve damage (neuropathy), poor circulation, ulcers, and calluses may develop, especially in the feet. These conditions can worsen quickly due to slow healing, and may become […]
Why Does My Heel Hurt?
It could be after exercising, going to a fancy event, or first thing in the morning when you wake up. When heel pain occurs, it affects your whole body and is one of the most common reasons to see a podiatrist. Since your feet support your entire weight, when there is discomfort, your gait could […]
Basic Foot Care Tips
Have you ever thought about how important your feet are? The foot is made up of 26 bones, 33 joints, and hundreds of muscles, tendons, and ligaments. All of these intricate parts work together to support, balance, and allow us to move in many different ways. The average American walks over 5,000 steps a day, […]
8 Reasons to See a Podiatrist
The feet and ankles are body parts that we use every single day, whether we are walking, exercising, or standing for long hours. Our feet, made up of 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, ligaments, and tendons, have the important role of supporting our entire body weight and helping us balance. It is […]
