How Martial Arts Build and Break Your Feet

With the rise of UFC and warrior culture, Martial Arts is one of the fastest-growing sports in the US. And if you’ve ever stepped onto the mats for a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu roll or a Muay Thai sparring session, your feet are the best offense and defense, as they provide the base for your power, the balance for your takedowns, and the impact surface for your kicks. However, the very nature of the sport also puts them in the line of fire for some serious foot and ankle injuries. In today’s post, we at Podiatry Center of New Jersey will evaluate the pros and cons of martial arts for your foot health.

8 Tips for Healthy Toes this Spring

After months of being cramped inside heavy boots or thick wool, your toes have earned some much-needed breathing room, and a little extra attention to stay pain-free and functional. If you want to jog, play sports, and enjoy the warm weather, it starts with keeping your toes in tip-top shape. Here are 8 great tips to ensure they remain healthy and strong.

The St. Paddy’s Day Hangover: Foot and Ankle Recovery Tips

The green beer has stopped flowing, the parades have ended, and the Irish music has faded. But if you woke up today with feet that feel like they have been through a marathon, you are not alone. Whether you spent the holiday standing on hard pavement for hours or dancing a bit too much in shoes that were more stylish than supportive, your feet and ankles are likely paying the price.

Can Not Drinking Enough Water Cause Foot Problems?

Happy National Nutrition Month! Even though they aren’t a part of your digestive system, your feet need fuel too, especially to stave off inflammatory conditions, infections, and other foot complications we at Podiatry Center of New Jersey see every day. But today, we’re not talking about food. We’re talking about water and how important it is for all our patients to stay hydrated.

Put Your Best Foot Forward in 2023

At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we know many patients are signing on for self-improvement by making New Year’s resolutions. One area we’d like to see more people consider is their footwear. The shoes you wear can be the deciding factor between healthy feet and hurting feet. Below are some tips to put into practice […]

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 […]