What is a Lisfranc Injury?

What is a Lisfranc Injury?

At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we find that many of our patients have never even heard of their Lisfranc joint until it sustains an injury. Below is some information about this type of injury and how it is treated. The Lisfranc joint is found in the center of your foot where the long metatarsal […]

Are You at Risk for Bunions?

A condition that we see patients for frequently at Podiatry Center of New Jersey is bunions. A bunion is a deformity of the toe joint that occurs when the bone moves out of proper alignment and the toe begins to drift toward the adjacent toe producing the telltale bump or bony enlargement at the side […]

8 Ways Diabetic Patients Can Protect Their Feet

Over 25 million Americans are affected by diabetes and at Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we know that this disease can have a significant impact on the health of your feet. Diabetic patients have high blood sugar levels that, if they remain uncontrolled, can lead to difficulties with circulation, immunity, and nerve damage. This leaves […]

Myths about Foot Infections

At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, foot infections such as athlete’s foot, toenail fungus, and warts are among the more common problems we see in our patients. Someone who is diagnosed with a fungal foot infection is frequently surprised to discover that this is the source of the discomfort they are experiencing or the unsightly […]

February is American Heart Month

At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we know that hearts abound this month but it’s not all for Valentine’s Day. Each February we celebrate American Heart Month. Your heart and feet are intimately connected. Healthy feet enable you to live an active life—a key component in good heart health. Your heart keeps the blood pumping […]

Dos and Don’ts for Keeping Feet Safe During Winter Sports

If you love to ice skate, ski, sled, and snowboard or just enjoy strolling through a snowy landscape then the recent bout of frigid temps and snowstorms is probably making you very happy! At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we want our patients to enjoy winter sports without harming their feet or ankles. Dos and […]

Why Shoe Fit Matters

At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we have an important question for our patients: Are you wearing the right size shoe? Believe it or not, as many as 80-90% of people are not! Improperly fitting shoes are one of the primary causes of foot problems. Many common conditions such as flat feet, bunions, ingrown toenails […]

Avoid These 3 Common New Exercise Program Mistakes

It’s a New Year and at Podiatry Center of New Jersey we know many of our patients have resolved to make getting fit a top priority. We wholeheartedly endorse your plans! Regular exercise can benefit your feet and the rest of your body in numerous ways. Be sure to check with your physician and the […]

7 Foot Tips to Start the New Year Right

At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we want to wish all of our patients a bright and happy New Year! January is a time of new beginnings, and we have some simple ways you can improve your foot health and develop habits that will benefit your feet and ankles all year long. Don’t ignore foot […]

Do You Have Xerosis?

At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we usually give the more common term for this condition—very dry skin—when presenting it to our patients so as not to alarm them with this scary sounding diagnosis. Although most people suffer with dry skin to some extent during the colder winter months, for some it becomes a more […]