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Don’t “Fall” for These Winter Scenarios

At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we see a big increase in ankle sprains, fractures, and other podiatric injuries caused by falls. Winter weather and slippery walkways are the primary cause. While you can’t change the weather, you can take precautions to lower your chances of taking a tumble. Don’t be one of the people […]

Foot Gifts for Everyone on Your List

‘Tis the season for finding the perfect gifts for everyone significant in your life. At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we have some suggestions if you’re stumped for some of those harder-to-buy for people. Great Aunt—if you have an elderly relative who suffers from arthritis or another foot problem that comes with painful inflammation, consider […]

5 Ways to Prevent Gout Attacks

At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we know our patients who have experienced an attack of gout in the past are not likely to forget what it feels like. Excruciating pain, usually in the big toe, with redness, swelling, and heat surrounding the joint can make it difficult to even stand. Gout tends to rear […]

Winter Foot Woes

With every season comes unique foot scenarios that require special attention. At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we want to give our patients a heads up about some podiatric issues we hear about more often during the winter months. Keeping Feet Warm—although most people don’t think of cold feet as a medical condition, it can […]

FAQ’s about Warts

One of the more common foot problems we at Podiatry Center of New Jersey see in our patients are warts. There’s much that our patients don’t know about warts, however. Below are some frequently asked questions about this foot condition. Q: What causes warts? A: Warts form when your skin has come in direct contact […]

Do’s and Don’ts for Your Feet on Black Friday

Let’s talk turkey about what happens the day after the Thanksgiving feast. At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we know many of our patients are planning to head out into the frenzy of Black Friday shopping in hopes of snagging a bargain on the best holiday gifts for this year. It’s not a good deal, […]

9 Ways to Prevent Diabetic Foot Problems

It’s American Diabetes Month, and at the Podiatry Center of New Jersey, it’s a great opportunity for us to share some information about this disease which affects more than 37 million adults and children in the US, and how crucial diabetic foot care is. Diabetes is associated with poor circulation and neuropathy, which can cause numerous podiatric […]

All About Bunions

At the Podiatry Center of New Jersey, one of the conditions we see patients for frequently is a bunion. A bunion is a deformity that occurs in the toe joint when the bones or joints of the toe move out of alignment. Bunions form most commonly on the big toe joint but they can also […]

Ouch! Why Does My Heel Hurt?

This is one of the most common questions we get asked at Podiatry Center of New Jersey. Tracking down the source of heel pain can be a complex process. Sometimes the pain may be due to something as simple as wearing shoes that lack arch support. It can also be the result of an injury. […]

3 “Frightful” Foot Problems

Along with ghosts and goblins prevalent at this time of year, we at the Podiatric Center of New Jersey know that medical jargon can also be scary to patients. Below are 3 foot conditions that might give you a start when you hear their names but are all quite treatable without posing a major medical […]