Webster defines podiatry as, ” the medical care and treatment of the human foot.” A podiatrist would be a doctor that performs this care and treatment. The field of podiatry has evolved tremendously over the years. Podiatrist now goes to 4 years of graduate school and then participates in 3 years of residency. They truly […]
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What would you guess causes the most foot injuries that people present with at East Avenue Podiatry? Do you think it comes from people kicking something by accident or stepping off a curb poorly? Maybe dropping something on their foot? The fact is most injuries we see are a result of an overuse syndrome. The
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Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) refers to a decrease in the blood flow to the extremities. Good blood flow is important as the blood delivers oxygen and important nutrients to the structures of the foot. Good blood flow is crucial to healing of injuries to the lower extremity. There are many causes of PVD such as
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Warts are caused by a virus which enters under the skin. The virus can not penetrate intact skin. Any break in the skin, such as a scratch or puncture injury, may allow the virus to enter. Warts on the bottom of the feet, often referred to as plantar warts, are stubborn and not easy
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The weather is hot and humid. Our feet are sweating more than usual. Our feet are often covered with shoes creating a dark, moist environment. In other words, conditons are ripe for fungus to thrive. Athlete’ s Foot is a fungal infection of the skin. It is extremely common because our feet are
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When the temperature climbs to near 90 degrees and the humidity is high, it is important to take logical steps to prevent heat related health issues. Dehydration is a major risk. Many people are walking around everyday in a mildly dehydrated state. The old adage of drinking 8 cups of water may be more
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Patients visiting us at East Avenue Podiatry in Norwalk, CT are pleasantly surprised by the short waiting time. I have always prided myself on running on time. This is accomplished by scheduling patients at reasonable intervals and dedicating my time in the office to patient care. I believe the working hours are just that, time
This is an article I wrote in 2006 about the foot injuries that affect tennis players. The game of tennis is a life long sport which provides great rewards from a competitive, social and exercise perspective. I grew up as the son of a physical fitness teacher and as a result always loved sports.
Barefoot running or running with a minimal shoe has become a bit of a fad. The theory is that running this way is more natural and therefore better for our feet and bodies. However, most people need more support when running. We were also never meant to run on hard surfaces like pavement.
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The feet are very susceptible to insect bites. Often in the summer we wear open shoes or sandals. Insect bites are a form of injury that results in puncture wounds or lacerations made by insects. Insects often inject formic acid, which can trigger a reaction, including redness, swelling, pain or itching. There is always
