People with diabetes are prone to foot problems, often developing from a combination of poor circulation and nerve damage. Damage to the nerves in the legs and feet diminishes skin sensation, making it difficult to detect or notice pain or temperature changes. A minor sore or scrape on your foot may get infected simply because you…
Corns and calluses are thick, hardened areas of skin that develop in response to your body’s natural defense to repeated pressure or friction. While neither condition presents a long-term or serious health risk, they can be painful, irritating and unattractive. Identifying a Corn or Callus Corns and calluses are similar in nature, but differ in…
A bunion is an abnormal, bony prominence that develops on the joint at the base of your big toe. As the big toe joint becomes enlarged, it forces the toe to crowd against your other toes, and the pressure exerted on your big toe joint results in inflammation and pain. Early treatment is necessary to…
Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes, can occur anywhere in the skeletal system, and the feet are no exception. Bone spurs are simply overgrowths of bone that can develop on any normal bone, but most commonly form where two bones come together. Normally bone spurs in the feet are painless, but when exposed to pressure…
Athlete’s foot is one of the most common fungal infections of the skin and is frequently seen in our Clark office. Whether you’ve had it or not, it’s important to understand how you can avoid and treat this highly contagious infection if you do contract it. The fungus that causes athlete’s foot thrives in damp,…
Do you have a difficult time figuring out what kind of tot to get for the little guys on your gift list? Do you think things are a bit too high-tech or expensive for your tastes–or is it that you just don’t understand what all these gizmos are or do? Well, thanks to the fols…
Flip-flops are not known to be the greatest in footwear, but nevertheless they are widely popular. If you are going to wear them, take a couple of minutes to view this video for some helpful hints about choosing and wearing flip-flops, courtesy of the American Podiatric Medical Association.
Electronic Health Records (EHR). It means different things to diffferent people. Very “21st Century”, it can seem a technological enhancement, part of modern health care. To others, it can be more scary, if they’re wary about health information being available on a computer, fearful that somehow anybody can find out about their personal medical history….
[Note: This is a reprint of an article. In our office the cost of laser treatment is significantly LESS than what is reported in the article. Contact us for more information] Is Laser Treatment For Fungal Toenails Worth The Cost? Approximately 25 million Americans live with toenail fungus. This often causes the toenails to become…
Spring soccer season started yesterday here in New Jersey. I’m a referee, mostly working games in the Morris County Youth Soccer Association. Ages 8-19 and its a lot of fun, plus I get paid to exercise. Not enough to quit my day job, mind you, but it’ll buy a few tanks of gas (although not…
