If you spent a majority of your time in flip-flops since gripping with the toes are necessary to keep these shoes on. Now, however, even as you transition to other shoe styles, your toe still seems to be unusually bent in a position that resembles a hammer.
Read MoreAt Goldsmith Podiatry we want to offer some suggestions to parents who are getting ready to make that all-important purchase: new shoes for the new school year. Below are some common pitfalls that parents fall into and how to avoid them.
Read MoreAt Goldsmith Podiatry, we’re doing our part to contribute to education as we celebrate this back to school time of year with some fun facts about footwear.
Read MoreAugust 17th is National I Love My Feet Day, and we at Goldsmith Podiatry cannot let that pass by without putting in a plug for your feet.
Read MoreSummer is flying by, and here at Goldsmith Podiatry, we want to remind parents to take the time before school starts to make sure your children’s feet are healthy. Below is a checklist of items to evaluate.
Read MoreAt 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.
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