Goldsmith Podiatry wants to encourage parents to help their children start transitioning to a more active lifestyle and prepping for their sport now.
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At Goldsmith Podiatry, we know back to school may look quite different this year, but keeping up familiar rituals like shopping for new shoes will give your child a sense of reassurance. And, chances are, their feet have grown and it’s time for new shoes regardless of what the classroom situation looks like.
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The Achilles tendon is a long band of tissue that connects the muscle of the calf to the heel bone. It enables the heel to lift off the ground when you walk. Although it’s a strong tendon, when a sudden and extreme force is exerted on the tendon causing it to overstretch, a tear or complete rupture can occur.
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Part of what makes surgery scary is the fear of the unknown. Below are five questions to ask before surgery to help clarify what will happen and allay uncertainties you may have.
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If you have suffered an ankle-twisting injury, putting off seeking treatment can lead to more severe problems.
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If traditional flip-flops are your summertime footwear of choice, we want to sound a cautionary alarm about spending too many hours in this type of shoe.
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July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month and a good opportunity to share some information about this condition that affects nearly 300,000 children and teens in our country.
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At Goldsmith Podiatry, we want to recognize Men’s Health Month and encourage all our Manhattan men, and the people who love them, to take the opportunity to focus on this important issue. Below are five ways to help improve men’s health:
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Walking and getting some exercise is an important component of a healthy lifestyle and it plays a key role in strengthening your bones. May is National Osteoporosis Awareness Month.
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At Goldsmith Podiatry, we’re encouraged to hear positive numbers being reported with regard to COVID 19 in Manhattan. We hope that all of our patients are staying healthy. As we all begin to set our sites on re-opening, below are some suggestions to help prepare:
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‘‘COVID toes’’ is a dermatologic rash that affects the skin on the tips, tops, or pads of the toes and sometimes on the sides of the feet. Here is some information regarding the symptoms
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If you’re feeling like one more Netflix series or a game of Monopoly will put you over the edge, consider finally getting to some of those projects you’ve put off for ‘someday’. Here are some ideas
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Gout is actually a form of arthritis and is sometimes referred to as gouty arthritis. It occurs when there is an overabundance of uric acid in the body that crystalizes in a joint.
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You can reduce your risk of a winter spill. Below are the most common reasons why people twist an ankle in the winter and how to avoid them.
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At Goldsmith Podiatry, we’re always available to answer questions for our patients, but we know it’s very frustrating to realize on your way home from an appointment that you forgot to ask an important question about your condition.
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At Goldsmith Podiatry, we see many foot and ankle problems that can be traced back to improper footwear. Conversely, wearing good quality shoes that are supportive and fit properly can help prevent foot pain and several common disorders.
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At Goldsmith Podiatry, we so often hear patients who come into our Upper West Side Manhattan office with a painful ingrown toenail say, “I wish I had come in sooner.”
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It’s American Diabetes Month, and at Goldsmith Podiatry we are committed to helping our patients who have diabetes be proactive in managing their disease and protecting the health of their feet.
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At Goldsmith Podiatry, our patients are often surprised to hear that there is an increased risk of fungal infection in the fall. While many people associate athlete’s foot, toenail fungus…
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