Is Foot Odor a Sign of Athlete’s Foot?

  Foot odor can be embarrassing, but it does not always mean you have athlete’s foot. In many cases, the smell develops when bacteria break down sweat trapped inside socks and shoes. However, when odor appears with itching, scaling, or cracking skin, a fungal infection may be responsible. The podiatrists at Podiatry Center of New […]

Can Flat Feet Develop in Adults?

  Yes, flat feet can develop in adulthood even if you previously had normal arches. This is often called adult-acquired flatfoot or progressive collapsing foot deformity. It occurs when structures that support the arch weaken over time. Below, the podiatrists at Podiatry Center of New Jersey explain why adult flat feet develop, which symptoms to […]

Healthy Habits for Young Feet

Did you know that many chronic adult foot problems stem from issues that began in childhood? At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we want to give parents the podiatric care tips they need and encourage them to foster good pediatric foot care in our youngest patients.

Get Moving to Beat Arthritis

May is Arthritis Awareness Month and here at Podiatry Center of New Jersey we’d like to take this opportunity to share some information about this disease or rather diseases with our patients. Arthritis is an umbrella term that covers more than 100 different conditions and diseases that affect the joints. Currently more than 52 million […]

3 Steps to Post Pandemic Foot Health

As people begin to resume their pre-pandemic work and life habits, our podiatrists at Podiatry Center of New Jersey are seeing some trends in foot health problems. Shutdowns, loss of exercise venues, and avoiding crowded public transportation have all contributed to an increase in several types of foot disorders including plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendon problems […]

Do You Suffer with Chronic Ankle Problems?

At Podiatry Center of New Jersey our patients will sometimes tell us that they have “weak ankles.” This usually means that their ankles twist frequently or that they feel as if they are going to “give way,” especially when they walk on uneven surfaces. Others may experience chronic pain, stiffness, tenderness or swelling. While these […]