It’s Time for Back-to-School Shoe Shopping

At Goldsmith Podiatry, we place great importance on footwear—buying the right shoes is perhaps the single biggest step you can take to protect the health of your child’s feet. Study up on the tips below so you can ace your shoe shopping trip.

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Will Foot and Other Injuries Keep Nadal Out of the U.S. Open?

At Goldsmith Podiatry, we know many of our Manhattan patients who are tennis fans are looking forward to the U.S. Open in just a few weeks. A big question on fans’ minds is, will number 3 in the world, Rafael Nadel, be playing?

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3 Symptoms in Your Feet You Shouldn’t Ignore

Did you know that your feet often act as an early warning system for several diseases and disorders? At Goldsmith Podiatry, we want to encourage our Manhattan patients to examine their feet regularly and not to postpone getting unusual symptoms evaluated by our podiatrists, Dr. Howard Goldsmith, Dr. Rosanna Troia and Dr. Kristina Ruff. Below are three signs in your feet you should not brush off.

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Show Your Feet Some Love

In August, we celebrate National “I Love My Feet” Day. At Goldsmith Podiatry, it’s an excellent opportunity for us to highlight some ways our Manhattan patients can take better care of their feet. The average person will walk 115,000 miles in their lifetime—that’s the equivalent of four times around the earth! In addition to carrying your entire body weight, your feet mirror your general health.

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Fun (and Not so Fun) Facts about Flip-Flops

At Goldsmith Podiatry, we know that flip-flops are a popular style of summer footwear among our Manhattan patients. This easy-to-wear shoe style is a matter of some controversy in the podiatric world. Read on for this summer staple's good, bad, and history.

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Beach Bag Essentials that Can Save Your Feet

At Goldsmith Podiatry, we know many of our Manhattan patients will be looking to cool off this summer on one of the many nearby beaches. Adding a few small items to your beach bag can help you avoid surf and sun hazards that could spoil your beach day. Here’s what to pack!

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Preventing Seasonal Fungal Infections

At Goldsmith Podiatry, we know that as common as seeing hot dogs at barbecues and fireworks on the 4th, we’ll have an increase in fungal foot infections during the summer months. Why now? The biggest reason is that athlete’s foot, toenail fungus, warts, and other foot infections are spread by direct contact

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3 Reasons Why Your Feet Swell

At Goldsmith Podiatry, we know summer weather means swollen feet and ankles for some of our Manhattan patients. When temperatures go up, blood vessels dilate to cool you down. It, however, makes circulation less efficient, and the excess blood and fluid tend to accumulate in your feet and ankles, thanks to gravity. You can minimize heat edema in a few ways.

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