The official start of summer is upon us, and at Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we know that’s when many of our patients head to the nail salon for a pedicure for a pretty look with summer shoe styles. Although a professional pedicure can be a relaxing treat, it can also lead to an […]
April is National Foot Health Awareness Month
Spring is a time for new beginnings and at Podiatry Center of New Jersey we think it’s the perfect opportunity to make a fresh start on foot health care as we celebrate National Foot Health Awareness Month. Your feet are amazing structures! Comprised of nearly a quarter of all the bones in your body, 60 […]
Don’t Ignore Your Feet
Our feet are often neglected, but they shouldn’t be. Ignoring your feet can cause you to miss tell-tale signs of infection and critical issues. Luckily, you can save your feet from these issues by adopting small changes. How to Keep Your Feet at Their Best Give your feet a thorough examination. When you look over […]
How to Recognize and Treat Trench Foot
Trench foot is a condition that occurs when your feet are wet for too long. It can lead to frostbite and other issues. Symptoms of trench foot include redness, blisters, swelling, cold and blotchy skin, numbness, a tingling and/or itching sensation, and a prickly or heavy feeling in the foot. How to Treat Foot Trench […]
5 Causes of Numb Feet
Losing feeling in your feet can be caused by many different conditions, some as simple as poor blood circulation. Other causes may not be as obvious.
3 Simple Ways to Keep Your Feet Healthy
Taking good care of your feet and ankles with the right shoes and orthotics will not only help prevent injuries and diseases.
Physical Therapy Has Many Benefits
While physical therapy is often used in the recovery from an injury or after a surgical procedure, it can also be used to alleviate the discomfort and pain of a variety of foot and ankle conditions and help prevent injuries from happening to begin with.
Corns and Calluses and Their Treatment
Corns and calluses are created as the body’s natural reaction to extreme friction and pressure on the skin that is often caused by poorly-fitting footwear. Athletes and people who are on their feet all day for work are more susceptible due to the additional pressure and stress on the feet.
5 Causes of Pain on the Top of the Foot
While experiencing pain on the top of your foot is not as common as other foot complaints, it can nonetheless be an extremely painful and debilitating experience.
4 Great Tips for Happy and Healthy Feet
The best way to keep your feet happy and healthy after all the walking, running, climbing, dancing and standing they do for you every year is to take some proactive steps to keep them in tip-top shape. Don’t wait until you have a foot or ankle problem, when you can avoid many of these problems […]