The feet bear a lot of stress from day to day. That’s why podiatrists recommend stretching as a great way to revitalize and strengthen the feet. Simple stretches can be performed at home as a part of your morning routine, or even at work while you’re sitting at your desk. Improving your flexibility through stretching…
Stress fractures are notoriously misdiagnosed and under treated. In many cases, symptoms may persist for an extended period of time before the diagnosis of a stress fracture is even made. That’s because stress fractures don’t typically occur from an unforeseen trauma, as with a sprain, but rather from repetitive stress. Stress fractures are tiny, hairline…
The feet of children grow and change rapidly during their first year, reaching almost half their adult foot size. Many changes in children’s feet are a natural part of development while others require attention and treatment from a professional. That’s why it’s important for parents to pay close attention to their child’s feet to ensure…
Yesterday we held our first Spring Foot Screening Clinic for children at the office. It was a beautiful spring day outside, so there were plenty alternatives to coming in to have feet checked, but we still had a number of families attend. Of course, my adorable little granddaughter Maggie was first in line with her…
It is no secret that childhood obesity is epidemic in this country. There are many factors at play, including diet, sedentary lifestyles such as with kids who spend too much time playing video games and no enough time exercising. Another factor which is often overlooked is the fact that foot pain and deformities can lead to…
Whether you’re training for your very first marathon or preparing for your tenth, it’s important to begin your training program on the right foot. A lack of experience coupled with the repetitive impact placed on the feet and ankles during a long run can produce enough stress to cause hairline fractures and other debilitating foot…
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…
