April is Foot Health Awareness Month and here at Goldsmith Podiatry we believe in helping patients be proactive in taking care of their podiatric health.
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With the first nice days of spring finally here, many of our patients at Goldsmith Podiatry are itching to head out of Manhattan to take a hike.
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Pregnancy 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.
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It’s estimated that over 30 million Americans are either pre-diabetic or have diabetes. At Goldsmith Podiatry we know this disease presents unique challenges for your feet.
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At 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.
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As 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.
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March 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.
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At 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.
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At Goldsmith Podiatry we know that many of our patients are spending their weekend’s skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and participating in other winter sports.
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Cold temperatures and frozen precipitation are leading many New Yorkers to the nearest travel agency to book a warm weather getaway. At Goldsmith Podiatry we are happy for any of our patients who are able to plan a vacation to someplace warm at this time of the year, and we want you to be prepared for a fun and safe trip.
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Are 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.
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February 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.
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At 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.
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At 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.
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At Goldsmith Podiatry, we treat patients of all ages. This unique patient population has unique needs and unique challenges.
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At 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.
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If you are a diabetic patient and are experiencing numbness, tingling, burning or loss of sensation in your feet you may be developing peripheral neuropathy.
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Each 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.
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At 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?
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At 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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