We’re entering the hiking season, but hitting the trails unprepared can leave you with foot and other problems. Here are some tips to make the most of this fun fall activity.
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At Goldsmith Podiatry, we always encourage our Manhattan patients to be proactive in the health of their feet. We sometimes find, however, people may not realize how many actions they take may seem completely disconnected from the feet but can have a significant impact on their podiatric health.
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We want our Manhattan seniors to know the facts about falls and how to prevent them. Below are some common myths we’d like to help dispel.
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In September, we at Goldsmith Podiatry recognize National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. It’s estimated that nearly 20 percent of our children and teens are now obese.
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Goldsmith Podiatry wants to encourage parents to help their children start transitioning to a more active lifestyle and prepping for their sport now.
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At Goldsmith Podiatry, we know back to school may look quite different this year, but keeping up familiar rituals like shopping for new shoes will give your child a sense of reassurance. And, chances are, their feet have grown and it’s time for new shoes regardless of what the classroom situation looks like.
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The Achilles tendon is a long band of tissue that connects the muscle of the calf to the heel bone. It enables the heel to lift off the ground when you walk. Although it’s a strong tendon, when a sudden and extreme force is exerted on the tendon causing it to overstretch, a tear or complete rupture can occur.
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Part of what makes surgery scary is the fear of the unknown. Below are five questions to ask before surgery to help clarify what will happen and allay uncertainties you may have.
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If you have suffered an ankle-twisting injury, putting off seeking treatment can lead to more severe problems.
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If traditional flip-flops are your summertime footwear of choice, we want to sound a cautionary alarm about spending too many hours in this type of shoe.
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Sandals and open-toed shoe styles often provide an incentive to deal with unsightly toenails that are thick, yellowed, and deformed in appearance due to fungal conditions. We have treatments to help your toenails.
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July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month and a good opportunity to share some information about this condition that affects nearly 300,000 children and teens in our country.
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At Goldsmith Podiatry, we want to recognize Men’s Health Month and encourage all our Manhattan men, and the people who love them, to take the opportunity to focus on this important issue. Below are five ways to help improve men’s health:
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Don’t let a foot injury spoil your fun in the sun. Observe the following four precautions to ensure your beach day will be the best it can be
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If you’ve been wearing slippers all day, every day for the last two-plus months, you may notice pain in different areas of your feet.
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As part of your daily care regimen, diabetic patients should be conducting a self-exam of their feet. Putting off routine foot care and getting new symptoms evaluated can pose a major health threat. Watch out for these symptoms
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Walking and getting some exercise is an important component of a healthy lifestyle and it plays a key role in strengthening your bones. May is National Osteoporosis Awareness Month.
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May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Here are 5 ways to enjoy outdoor time and limit your risk of skin cancer on your feet and other parts of your body.
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