Fungal Disease Awareness Week happens this month and at Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we want to take this opportunity to share some important information about the pesky fungal infections that can affect your feet. The two most common types of fungal foot infections that we treat are athlete’s foot and toenail fungus. Below are […]
4 Surprising Ways to Improve Foot Health
At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we often provide our patients with information on how to take better care of their feet such as wearing shoes that fit properly, proper podiatric hygiene, and exercises for feet and ankles. However, there are other ways to improve podiatric health that may surprise you because at first, they […]
Back to School Shoe Shopping 101
It’s time for that quintessential end-of-summer ritual: back-to-school shoe shopping! At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we believe this is an outing worth studying for. After all, getting the right shoes for your child is probably the biggest step you can take in proactively maintaining good podiatric health and allowing young feet to develop correctly. Below […]
FAQs about Hammertoes
Summer is a good time to talk about a condition we at Podiatry Center of New Jersey treat often—hammertoes. Why summer? The quintessential summer shoe, flip-flops, can increase the risk for this toe deformity. Below are some frequently asked questions about hammertoes and their treatment. Q: What causes hammertoes? A: An imbalance between the muscles […]
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 […]