At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we find that corns and calluses are a problem that many of our patients have. Below is some information about these common conditions and what to do about them. Your Foot’s Protectors Corns and calluses are similar but different. Both develop as your foot’s protective response to ongoing pressure […]
5 Ways Athletic Trainers Help Student Athletes
At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we want to recognize National Athletic Training Month and the important role these health care providers play in youth sports. An athletic trainer (AT for short) can be a partner in helping your child recover from a podiatric injury. Below are five key functions of an AT: Assess injuries—from […]
Don’t Get Ambushed by Peripheral Arterial Disease
At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, there’s a condition that we want to inform our patients about that can be a silent but serious threat: Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). This condition occurs when the arteries in your legs get clogged with plaque and fatty deposits which cause them to narrow, reducing the blood flow to […]
Are Your Feet Ready for Sandal Season?
With the current chilly March temperatures, we at Podiatry Center of New Jersey know that slipping on a pair of sandals is far from the mind of our patients. Warmer weather will be here in no time, however. If you’re hiding an unsightly foot condition under your heavy socks and shoes, now is the time […]
Podiatric Pack List for a Tropical Getaway
The recent winter, weather and gray days has many of our patients thinking about a trip to someplace warm and sunny. If you’re one of them we at Podiatry Center of New Jersey would like to make a few suggestions of items you should pack to make sure feet are well cared for while you’re […]
5 Ways to Celebrate National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month and at Podiatry Center of New Jersey we want to help our patients get on board the good nutrition bandwagon with some simple suggestions. Why is your foot doctor concerned about your nutrition? There are some very good reasons: Being overweight or obese is a risk factor for many common […]
Don’t Shortcut Ankle Sprain Rehab
One of the most dramatic moments of the Super Bowl 57 was seeing Patrick Mahomes re-injure his ankle near the end of the first half of the game. Even more exciting was seeing him lead his team to victory with a final score of 38-35. At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we know that even […]
6 Ways to De-Stress for a Healthier Heart
It’s February, and at Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we recognize American Heart Month as a way to call attention to heart disease and how to prevent it. You may think that your feet are pretty far from your heart and you’re right! That’s one reason why good heart health is so important for the […]
Ingrown Toenail Trouble
Patients at the Podiatry Center of New Jersey who have suffered with an ingrown toenail often ask how to avoid having this painful condition occur again. The answer to that question depends on a number of factors. Common Causes of Ingrown Nails Some people have an inherited tendency that predisposes their nails to become ingrown. […]
Avoiding Diabetes Complications
For patients with diabetes, we at Podiatry Center of New Jersey know that one of the primary concerns is avoiding complications. The feet, being the part of the body farthest from the heart, have the hardest time healing, especially when poor circulation is present as is often the case in patients with diabetes. Peripheral neuropathy […]