At Goldsmith Podiatry, we caution patients never to ignore foot or leg pain. Although many times pain in your lower extremities can be overworked muscles, persistent pain, or a feeling of fatigue in your legs and feet, this can also be the sign of a serious disease.
Read MoreThe best summer fashions will be useless if you’re sidelined with a podiatric problem that prevents you from being on your feet and enjoying vacation activities.
Read MoreSummertime means fun in the sun, swimming at the pool and shore and family get-togethers. At Goldsmith Podiatry, we also know that this season can present special challenges for patients with diabetes.
Read MoreOriginally designed as shower shoes or to wear around the pool, flip-flops have become the full-time summer shoe of choice for many people.
Read MoreIt’s easy to prevent foot and ankle problems with a little thoughtful planning and packing. Below are some do’s and don’ts for having a fun trip that’s not interrupted by foot troubles.
Read MoreAt Goldsmith Podiatry, we know that summer presents its unique challenges to children’s podiatric health. One of these is fungal infections.
Read MoreHaglund’s deformity—the official name of the condition, also known as pump bump, is an incredibly painful disorder that occurs when the bony enlargement at the back of your heel becomes inflamed and irritated.
Read MoreIn June, we’re celebrating men at Goldsmith Podiatry because it’s Men’s Health Month. It’s also the time of year when we celebrate one the most important men in our lives: Dad.
Read MoreAt Goldsmith Podiatry, we know that the warmer weather can be the beginning of a more active lifestyle for many of our patients.
Read MoreThere are 52 bones in your feet. Low bone density means you are more vulnerable to fractures, which can create long-term disability, especially if they are not diagnosed promptly.
Read MoreEach year it’s estimated that about a third of all seniors 65 and over will fall, resulting in injuries and fractures.
Read MorePerhaps you slipped on an icy sidewalk this past winter and turned your ankle, or maybe you injured it last spring while running, but now your ankle is bothering you again.
Read MoreMay 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 MoreWith 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.
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 MoreIt’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.
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.
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