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• posted: Apr. 08, 2024
• Corey Bess, B.Sc, DPM, Chiropodist
• Podiatrist

It's much too common for people to only visit their podiatrist once they are experiencing discomfort or pain. But you depend on your feet too much to put off caring Read More

• posted: Oct. 06, 2023
• Irving M. Luftig, BSC, DPM
• Podiatrist

A podiatrist is an expert at diagnosis and treatment of foot, ankle, and toe conditions. A podiatrist can help you enjoy healthy feet, so you can stay active. Visiting your Read More

• posted: Mar. 08, 2023
• Irving M. Luftig, BSC, DPM
• Diabetic Foot,  Diabetic Foot Care

Dealing with diabetes is difficult and involves many lifestyle changes after you first get diagnosed. There are many things that you’ll have to start thinking about when you have diabetes, Read More

• posted: Feb. 15, 2023
• Irving M. Luftig, BSC, DPM
• Heel Pain,  Plantar Fasciitis

Dealing with heel pain can be irritating and you might find that you’re unable to participate in some of your favorite activities. Heel pain can be caused by numerous issues, Read More

• posted: Feb. 01, 2023
• Plantar Fasciitis,  Podiatrist,  Sprained Ankle,  Achilles Tendonitis,  Stress Fractures

When it comes to your feet, it’s important that you’re doing what you can to keep them healthy and strong, since they’re so important to your daily life. There are Read More

• posted: Jan. 23, 2023
• Bunions,  Diabetes,  Hammertoes,  Ingrown toenails,  Fungal toenail,  Plantar fasciitis,  Heel pain,  Lateral ankle instability,  Sprained Ankles,  strained ankles,  Rheumatoid arthritis,  Osteoarthritis

Your podiatrist is a foot and ankle specialist who can treat a wide variety of foot, ankle, and toe conditions. Your ankles, feet, and toes perform important functions helping you Read More

• posted: Jan. 04, 2023
• Diabetes,  Diabetic Foot,  Diabetic Foot Care

Diabetes is one of the most serious health conditions because it has such harmful effects on your entire body. Diabetes is especially damaging to your extremities, including your feet. If Read More

• posted: Dec. 21, 2022
• Arthritis,  Diabetes,  Plantar Fasciitis,  Flat Feet,  Foot Pain

When you experience foot pain, you might be tempted to ignore it. That’s a bad idea. Foot pain can grow worse over time, leading to loss of mobility and a Read More

• posted: Dec. 01, 2022
• Bunions

If you have a hard, bony lump on the side of your big toe, it’s probably a bunion. Bunions are caused by a genetic bone deformity which makes your big Read More

• posted: Nov. 21, 2022
• Ingrown Toenail

An ingrown toenail is a toenail which has grown into the surrounding skin of your toe. If you’ve ever had an ingrown toenail, you already know how painful it can Read More

• posted: Nov. 01, 2022
• Plantar Fasciitis

Heel pain is one of the most common problems your podiatrist treats. If you are suffering from heel pain, the pain can make it difficult to enjoy an active life. Read More

• posted: Oct. 13, 2022
• Diabetes,  Diabetic Foot

If you have diabetes, you may already know about the effects on your body, especially your extremities. What you may not know is that diabetes is especially hard on your Read More

• posted: Oct. 03, 2022
• Ankle Pain

Your ankles are an important part of your body. Together with your legs and feet, your ankles help carry your body weight. They help you walk, run, and enjoy daily Read More

• posted: Sep. 22, 2022
• Sports Injury

Sports injuries happen, and your feet and ankles are especially vulnerable. Your feet and ankles are overworked to begin with, and if you play a sport with a lot of Read More

• posted: Sep. 01, 2022
• Broken Toe

Do you suspect that you might have broken your toe? You could very well be dealing with a broken toe if you notice pain, stiffness or swelling, or if you Read More

• posted: Aug. 18, 2022
• Hammertoes

Discover more about this foot deformity and why it happens. Bunions always seem to get the spotlight when talking about foot deformities; however, it’s also essential to shed light on hammertoes. Read More