2022

Celebrate National “I Love My Feet” Day

August is a month that we at Podiatry Center of New Jersey love because that’s when National “I Love My Feet Day” occurs. Feet often don’t get the recognition they deserve! These amazing structures will enable most of us to walk a total of 115,000 miles over the course of a lifetime—that’s equal to 4 […]

Help Kids Stay in Shape Over Summer

With only about a month to go before school and fall sports start up again, we at Podiatry Center of New Jersey want to encourage parents to help their children make a smooth transition by increasing physical activity now. Many foot, ankle, and other injuries occur due to a lack of proper physical conditioning. Below […]

5 Summer Travel Tips to Protect Your Feet

It’s vacation time, and at Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we want to make sure our patients enjoy the rest and relaxation they deserve without any foot problems derailing the fun. Below are five ways to keep your feet safe and healthy on summer vacation. Put your best foot forward. Whether you’re jetting off to a […]

Can Orthotics Help Your Foot Problem?

At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we treat a wide range of foot disorders, many of which can be improved by the use of custom orthotics. In fact, it’s estimated that 50-60% of orthopedic problems, including foot, ankle, knee, and back pain are due to hyperpronation. Orthotics can also help with other conditions such as […]

Warning: Foot Hazards at the Beach

At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we know our state features miles of beautiful beaches. We want to help our patients enjoy their beach days, so we’re offering these tips for protecting your feet in the sand and sun. Don’t walk barefoot on the sand—beach sand can get hot enough to give you second or […]

What You Don’t Know about UV Damage Can Hurt You

July is primetime for sunshine and the perfect time for UV Safety Awareness Month. At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we want our patients to be aware of the potential dangers of UV rays and how to protect themselves. While many patients have heard about the risk of skin cancer from sun exposure, UV rays […]

Do’s and Don’ts for Avoiding Summer Fungal Foot Infections

Fungal and bacterial conditions such as toenail fungus, warts, and athlete’s foot can be exceedingly annoying and unsightly. They can also create a serious medical problem if peripheral neuropathy, diabetes, or another condition reduces your circulation or suppresses your immune system. At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we know that foot infections increase in the summer. Below are […]

Ways to Reduce Heat Edema in Your Feet

Edema is a fancy word for swelling, and at Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we know many of our patients have to deal with this annoying condition over the summer months. When the temperatures rise, your body dilates your blood vessels as a means of helping you cool down. It slows down circulation, and the excess […]

Celebrate Dad with Foot Health Tips for Men

Sunday is Father’s Day, and at Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we know many of our patients are searching for just the right way to show Dad how much he’s loved. Since it’s also Men’s Health Month, we’d like to offer our own gift to Dads: some foot health tips to help ensure a long […]

3 Reasons for Morning Foot Pain

It can be hard to get out of bed in the morning if you know your first few steps will be painful. At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, helping patients eliminate foot and ankle pain is our top priority. Below are three disorders known to cause foot discomfort in the morning and what to do […]