Last week, we at Goldsmith Podiatry went over what to do before your foot surgery. But today, we’ll cover all things post-op. Whether you had a bunion corrected, a fracture repaired, or a tendon reset, the hardest part is technically over. Now, it's all about knowing which steps to take to ensure a smooth recovery.
Read MoreWhether you’re getting a bunion corrected, a hammertoe fixed, or an old injury repaired, getting foot surgery is a big step toward living a pain-free life. But before you let us at Goldsmith Podiatry take care of you, there is a bit of prep you should do. Recovering from foot surgery can be a logistical challenge, so here are 5 ways to make your transition from the operating room to the couch as smooth as possible.
Read MoreWhile it is true that the thyroid gland affects nearly every cell in the body, the vast majority of foot problems we encounter at Goldsmith Podiatry are rooted in biomechanics, environment, or lifestyle, rather than a thyroid disorder. It’s National Thyroid Awareness Month, so here’s what to blame before you jump to your thyroid.
Read MoreBefore you go down a frantic internet rabbit hole convincing yourself you have a rare disease, take a breath. This is not something we at Goldsmith Podiatry haven’t seen. Ridges on toenails are incredibly common, and most of the time, they are just the body’s way of keeping a diary.
Read MoreSnow training changes the physics of movement entirely, and it can either build a bulletproof foundation or snap a tendon depending on how it's approached. Here are the pros and cons of using the snow to get faster, quicker, and stronger.
Read MoreRunning outdoors in the winter can be incredibly invigorating, but when the temperature drops, your feet and ankles face a whole new set of challenges. Is running in the cold actually riskier? To us at Goldsmith Podiatry, the answer isn’t a simple yes or no, but in this blog, we’ll outline some challenges that do put your feet at greater risk of injury.
Read MoreWe at Goldsmith Podiatry have seen diet play a huge role in inflammation, so knowing what dishes can trigger a flare-up is the key to enjoying the holiday comfortably. Here are some foods to look out for.
Read MoreIt’s National Diabetes Awareness Month, and although we’ve recently written a blog on what diabetic neuropathy feels like, we at Goldsmith Podiatry aren’t done dishing out some cold, hard diabetic articles. This week’s installment: what to do (and not do) when it comes to caring for your diabetic feet. Stick around.
Read MoreEver feel like your shoes wear out unevenly, or maybe you constantly shift your weight when standing? What if we told you that one of your legs might be shorter than the other? This is what we at Goldsmith Podiatry call a leg length discrepancy, which can be subtly caused (or caused by) your own foot issues. Let’s go over this two-way street between your feet and your posture.
Read MoreThe most serious problems begin with sensations that are easy to dismiss or ignore, unless you get them checked by us at Goldsmith Podiatry. We're talking about peripheral neuropathy, which is nerve damage caused by high blood sugar levels over time.
Read MoreA few Octobers ago, we at Goldsmith Podiatry wrote about foot conditions that sounded scary. But what could seem spookier than Ganglion Cysts, Calcaneal Apophysitis, and Onychomycosis? Today, we’re answering that question with a part 2, so stick around!
Read MoreSome common foot invaders are often mistaken for calluses or simple hard skin, but they are a viral infection that needs specific attention. Allow us at Goldsmith Podiatry to teach you the signs in this blog post.
Read MoreWhether you are running after your kid, standing for most of the hours of the day, or simply doing a workout, shin splints are a risk we at Goldsmith Podiatry recognize in everyday life. Let's find out the lesser-known causes of this persistent shin pain.
Read MoreWe at Goldsmith Podiatry see ankle sprains on a weekly basis, but there are things we can do to strengthen our ankles that most of us don’t know. Let’s see how we can actually do that.
Read MoreWe all know that wearing comfortable shoes is important, but have you ever stopped to think about just how crucial a proper fit truly is? It's not just about avoiding blisters; a shoe that doesn't fit correctly can actually lead to a host of painful foot conditions and even injuries that we at Goldsmith Podiatry see every day.
Read MoreArthritis isn't a single disease, but an umbrella term for a variety of conditions that cause joint inflammation. And since your feet and ankles contain over 30 joints, they're a common target.
Read MorePlantar fasciitis surgery is a last resort for chronic heel pain that just won't go away. And the hope is that once the procedure is done, the pain will vanish for good. However, we at Goldsmith Podiatry want to warn you: for some people, their foot still hurts after surgery.
Read MoreWe at Goldsmith Podiatry often worry about the strain this puts on their backs, what many parents don't realize is that a heavy backpack and the demands of a school day can have a significant impact on a child's feet and ankles.
Read MoreNot many people understand how diabetes can affect their feet to such a severe extent. But today, we at Goldsmith Podiatry will be going over diabetic wounds and how chronically high blood sugar could make people so prone to them.
Read MoreToday, we at Goldsmith Podiatry will hone in on cleats for athletes, and give some general yet much-needed advice to help them stay on the field for as long as possible.
Read More
