May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. At Goldsmith Podiatry we know that this disease can be devastating to your feet. Not only do you have 33 joints in each foot that are potential sites for arthritis, the stress on your foot and ankle joints is greater than other parts of your body because they carry the most weight.
Read MoreThe first warm days of spring signal the beginning of sandal season and at Goldsmith Podiatry we know that means many of our patients may be heading to the nail salon for a professional pedicure.
Read MoreApril is Foot Health Awareness Month and here at Goldsmith Podiatry we believe in helping patients be proactive in taking care of their podiatric health.
Read MorePregnancy is an exciting time. As you wait for your new arrival, your body will go through many changes. Some of them will affect your feet.
Read MoreAt Goldsmith Podiatry, we often see children and teens in our Upper West Side office when the sports season changes. Why? Too often, the start of a new season is fraught with injuries. Many of these can be prevented, however, if parents and young athletes take a few precautions.
Read MoreAs winter hopefully gasps its last breath, many of our female patients at Goldsmith Podiatry are complaining of heel pain. If you’re one of those women and you’ve spent the last several months primarily wearing boots, there may be a connection.
Read MoreMarch is National Nutrition Month, and at Goldsmith Podiatry we know that the health of your feet can be affected by the foods you eat. Below are some do’s and don’ts to help you make the food to foot connection.
Read MoreAt Goldsmith Podiatry, one of the scenarios we hate to see is a patient who waited too long to call and come in for an appointment to evaluate a foot problem.
Read MoreAt Goldsmith Podiatry we know that many of our patients are spending their weekend’s skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and participating in other winter sports.
Read MoreAre the first steps you take out of bed in the morning extremely painful? Do you experience heel and/or arch pain on a regular basis? If so, you may be suffering along with many of our patients at Goldsmith Podiatry with a condition known as plantar fasciitis.
Read MoreFebruary is American Heart Month, and at Goldsmith Podiatry we know one way to both help prevent heart disease and improve the health of your feet is by being active.
Read MoreAt Goldsmith Podiatry a common reason patients come to us is foot infections, such as athlete’s foot, fungal toenails or warts. Although infections can have a number of causes: viral, bacterial or fungal, they share similarities in how they are spread.
Read MoreAt Goldsmith Podiatry, we always try to treat foot and ankle disorders with the most conservative methods possible. However, in some cases, surgery becomes the only option for restoring foot function and enabling a patient to continue to enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle.
Read MoreAt Goldsmith Podiatry, we treat patients of all ages. This unique patient population has unique needs and unique challenges.
Read MoreAt Goldsmith Podiatry, we know our patients are busy making resolutions for the New Year. We’d like to offer the suggestion that patients commit to being more proactive about podiatric health.
Read MoreIf you are a diabetic patient and are experiencing numbness, tingling, burning or loss of sensation in your feet you may be developing peripheral neuropathy.
Read MoreEach season brings its own set of challenges to the health of your feet. At Goldsmith Podiatry, we want our patients to take an active part in preventing podiatric conditions.
Read MoreAt Goldsmith Podiatry, we know that you probably spent a significant amount of time shopping for the perfect gifts for everyone on you list. But, how about a present for you—or more specifically, your feet?
Read MoreAt Goldsmith Podiatry, one injury that we find patients are often not very knowledgeable about is a broken toe. Like any other fracture in your foot, a broken toe requires prompt evaluation and treatment in order to heal properly. Below are some facts about this injury:
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