October is Raynaud’s Awareness Month, and at the Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we want to share information with our patients on this often-misunderstood condition. It’s estimated that 15-30 million Americans suffer from Raynaud’s. Below are some do’s and don’ts for helping with Raynaud’s. Don’t: write off frequently having freezing feet and toes as just […]
Podiatrists: How They Can Help
In October we celebrate International Podiatry Day and here at Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we want to let all of our patients know the many ways your podiatrist can assist you in the care of your feet and your overall health. Treating Foot and Ankle Pain—this is obviously the facet of podiatric care people […]
Foot Safety Tips for Fall Hikes
As the temperatures drop and the leaves turn, we at Podiatry Center of New Jersey know that many of our patients will be looking to get outdoors and enjoy all that fall has to offer. One of the best ways to do this is by taking a hike. Proper preparation and a few precautions can […]
Are Your Feet Trying to Warn You about Poor Circulation?
At the Podiatry Center of New Jersey, many patients deal with a medical issue: Peripheral Arterial Disease or PAD. Patients with this condition suffer from restricted blood flow to their lower extremities. It can have serious consequences for your feet and the rest of your body. How You Would Know Some of the symptoms of […]
Don’t “Fall” for These Myths
Falls are the most significant cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for people 65 and older. The first day of fall reminds seniors and those who love them to take steps to prevent falls on Falls Prevention Awareness Day. At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we know many patients may not realize their risk for a […]
Get the Facts on Fungal Foot Infections
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 […]