When it comes to children’s foot problems, it is often difficult for parents to know what is normal and what needs attention. Especially when small children don’t have obvious pain or when they are unable to express their discomfort very well, parents want to know whether “this too shall pass” or if it something that…
Clark Podiatry Center in beautiful downtown Clark, N.J. is having an afternoon of FREE foot screening examinations for kids (and their parent/grandparent escorts) on Saturday April 18 from 1:00-5:00. Pre-registration is encouraged to make the most efficient use of everybody’s busy schedule! Contact us via the website at www.clarkpodiatry.com or call us at 732-382-3470 to sign up….
MY CHILD IS IN-TOEING From an article written by Mariem Melainine YOU’VE NOTICED YOUR CHILD’S FEET TEND TO POINT INWARDS WHEN HE’S WALKING AND YOU ARE WORRIED? BUT WHAT CAUSES THIS AND CAN YOU DO SOMETHING TO FIX IT? A CHILD’S FOOT DEVELOPMENT During his first year of life, your baby is growing and…
The Achilles tendon is the strong band of tissue that connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. This lower leg tendon enables you to walk, jump, stand on your toes and climb stairs. You rely on it virtually every time you move your foot. When the tendon is stretched beyond its normal capacity, a…
Athletes Foot , also known as tinea pedis, is a superficial fungal infection of the skin. It is the same fungus that is in tinea cruris (jock itch) and can also appear on the scalp or hands. Often, the fungal infection can spread into the toenails, where it is especially difficult to treat. Some people believe that athlete’s foot…
How to Maximize Your Game with Good Foot Health When it comes to exercise, your feet are one of the most overlooked parts of the body, enduring tremendous strain and stress during a hard workout. It’s no surprise that an athlete’s foot and ankle are prime candidates for injuries. According to the American Podiatric Medical…
[This is the second part of a two part article. To see the first part, click on the link: 8 Lessons Learned From Being a Soccer Referee, Part 1] I was just recertified for my 12th year as a soccer referee. It’s been a most interesting ride, from when I began as a soccer parent for my…
I was just recertified for my 12th year as a soccer referee. It’s been a most interesting ride, from when I began as a soccer parent for my oldest daughter when she was in first grade (she’s now in her 30s and the mother of my granddaughter–a future soccer player no doubt). A few years later…
Treating an array of problems of the foot and ankle at Clark Podiatry Center, we put the best of technology to work in diagnosing many biomechanical injuries and abnormalities that cause pain and discomfort when walking or running. After extensive research and new advances in podiatric technology, there are now faster and more accurate ways…
A prankster made an adjustment to the exit sign on the Garden State Parkway on Christmas Eve. e Certainly a plug for National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Nobody I know would dare do this to change the sign to Clark Podiatry. But maybe somebody with Photoshop? Merry Christmas, Happy New Year to one and all from all…
