Whether you’re a college player, professional, or just enjoy the occasional pickup game, the areas of strain are the same. Here are some common foot and ankle injuries from basketball and what to do about them.
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At Goldsmith Podiatry, we know the podiatric care that the youngest of our Manhattan patients receive can be an important predictor of the health of their feet as adults. We urge parents to be just as conscientious about taking care of their children’s feet and ankles as they are about all other aspects of their lives.
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What do heel pain, flat feet, sesamoiditis, tendonitis, peripheral arterial disease, and gout have in common? Being overweight can increase the risk and severity of all of them. The correlation between excess pounds and strain on your lower extremities is significant.
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Did you know that your feet could be an “early warning system” for the rest of your body? At Goldsmith Podiatry, we always encourage our patients to not delay in getting foot and ankle symptoms evaluated. Here are three conditions that often first show in your feet
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February is American Heart Month, and we at Goldsmith Podiatry want to acknowledge this important health concern. Heart disease is currently the leading cause of death in our country.
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At Goldsmith Podiatry, we know that winter in Manhattan has many patients longing for some fun in the sun. If a vacation to a warmer climate is in your plans, we would like to offer the following tips for protecting the health of your feet.
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While committing to getting in better physical condition is a goal we endorse, going about it the wrong way can result in damage to your feet and other parts of your body as well. Here are some do’s and don’ts to help you stay on track with your fitness goals.
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In patients with Raynaud’s, the smaller arteries that supply blood to your skin narrow in response to the cold (vasospasm) and decrease blood circulations to the extremities—particularly fingers and toes.
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Goldsmith Podiatry knows there will be lots of resolutions being made, many of which will focus on improving health and well being in 2020. Here are some simple resolutions you can make to help ensure you start the new year off on the right foot!
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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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If you have diabetes, we at Goldsmith Podiatry have special concerns about the health of your feet. Poor circulation, neuropathy, or loss of sensation in your feet and decreased immune system function are all associated with diabetes.
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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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Be good to your feet this holiday season. Shopping, cooking, waiting in endless lines, socializing, and other activities during the holiday season can leave your feet feeling a little Grinchy. There are, however, ways to help your feet be of good cheer.
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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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At Goldsmith Podiatry, we find that often patients put off visiting our Upper West Side office for foot problems because they are afraid of what treatment will entail.
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