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• posted: Jun. 01, 2023
• Irving M. Luftig, BSC, DPM
• Foot Care

Running and staying active are healthy choices for your body and mind. The health of your feet is very important if you want to stay active. Your podiatrist can help Read More

• posted: May 12, 2023
• Irving M. Luftig, BSC, DPM
• Foot Injuries,  Ankle Injuries

No matter your age, everyone is prone to dealing with a foot or ankle injury at some point in their lives. Whether you have a child who is active in Read More

• posted: May 02, 2023
• Irving M. Luftig, BSC, DPM
• Foot Conditions

While being athletic can be a great way to stay in shape, you do run the risk of dealing with specific foot conditions that could affect your ability to participate Read More

• posted: Apr. 13, 2023
• Irving M. Luftig, BSC, DPM
• Foot Pain,  Custom Orthotics

When you’re dealing with foot pain, it can affect other areas of your body. It can also be hard to do normal tasks like walking. You might find that you Read More

• posted: Apr. 01, 2023
• Irving M. Luftig, BSC, DPM
• Foot Pain

Dealing with foot pain can be debilitating. You might find that it feels impossible to walk without pain and that you’re missing out on your favorite events and activities. Foot Read More

• posted: Mar. 22, 2023
• Irving M. Luftig, BSC, DPM
• Shoes

Dealing with sore feet can be extremely difficult and can make you miss out on your favorite activities. One important way that you can avoid injuries and foot pain is 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