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5 Tips for Managing an Arthritis Diagnosis

  If you’ve recently been diagnosed with arthritis, we at the Podiatry Center of New Jersey know you may have many concerns and questions about your condition and how it will affect your life. First, know that you’re not alone. The latest research shows that approximately 25% of the U.S. population has been diagnosed with […]

Protect Your Feet When Mowing the Lawn

It’s that time of year again! The grass is suddenly green, and at Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we know that means many of our patients will soon begin the annual spring and summer task of mowing the lawn. Most recent statistics show that 86,000 adults and 4,500 children suffer injuries annually in the U.S. […]

Dealing with a Neuroma

Do you often have the feeling that there’s a pebble in your shoe or that your sock is bunched up under your foot? Perhaps you experience burning, numbness or pain in the ball of your foot. If so, you may have a neuroma, a condition that we see regularly in patients here at Podiatry Center […]

Get Ready to Run

Spring has most definitely sprung and at Podiatry Center of New Jersey we know that means many of our patients will be ready to lace up their running shoes and get outside. Whether you’re starting up a familiar running regimen or trying out this activity to improve your physical fitness there are some steps you […]

Do’s and Don’ts for Helping Your Feet Stay Healthy

At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we’re celebrating National Foot Health Awareness Month. Did you know that 75% of all Americans will have a foot problem at some point in their life? Below are some tips to help you head off many common foot disorders and keep your feet as healthy as possible! Do: establish […]

Dealing with Corns and Calluses

At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we find that corns and calluses are a problem that many of our patients have. Below is some information about these common conditions and what to do about them. Your Foot’s Protectors Corns and calluses are similar but different. Both develop as your foot’s protective response to ongoing pressure […]

5 Ways Athletic Trainers Help Student Athletes

At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, we want to recognize National Athletic Training Month and the important role these health care providers play in youth sports. An athletic trainer (AT for short) can be a partner in helping your child recover from a podiatric injury. Below are five key functions of an AT: Assess injuries—from […]

Don’t Get Ambushed by Peripheral Arterial Disease

At Podiatry Center of New Jersey, there’s a condition that we want to inform our patients about that can be a silent but serious threat: Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). This condition occurs when the arteries in your legs get clogged with plaque and fatty deposits which cause them to narrow, reducing the blood flow to […]

Are Your Feet Ready for Sandal Season?

With the current chilly March temperatures, we at Podiatry Center of New Jersey know that slipping on a pair of sandals is far from the mind of our patients. Warmer weather will be here in no time, however. If you’re hiding an unsightly foot condition under your heavy socks and shoes, now is the time […]

Podiatric Pack List for a Tropical Getaway

The recent winter, weather and gray days has many of our patients thinking about a trip to someplace warm and sunny. If you’re one of them we at Podiatry Center of New Jersey  would like to make a few suggestions of items you should pack to make sure feet are well cared for while you’re […]