In looking forward to seeing my high school age son play baseball today, I became focused on the large amount of young athletes presenting to my office with foot pain secondary to wearing cleats.  Unlike the quality sneakers out today, cleats are very nonsupportive.  Heel and arch pain often result.  It is important to consider the arch […]

As I sit in my office looking out the window and observing the puddles forming from the rain, I feel the urge to educate the public on the importance of drying one’s feet well.  Our feet are often wet from bathing or showering, swimming, stepping in a puddle or most often, sweating.  A persistant wet

“Ouch. My toenail hurts even when the sheet touches it at night” This is a quote often heard in the Podiatrist’s office. Ingrown toenails refer to pressure from the nail on the skin along the nail border. The great toe is the most common toe affected, but it can occur on any toe. Causes of

Sandal season is coming and the appearance of our feet becomes a concern.  Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nails.  The nails may appear discolored, thickened, deformed and often are loose with debri under the nail.  This condition can be more than cosmetic, resulting in pain on pressure when in shoes.  Diabetics, as well as

Plantar Fasciitis is a painful condition that affects the heel and/or arches.  It is an inflammation of the tight cord (plantar fascia) that supports the arch of the foot.  This is a condition that is extremely common in our society because we generally are walking in shoes that are not supportive enough and on hard surfaces which

Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a podiatrist in the Norwalk area, we’re excited you are here. With the podiatry industry advancing, we recognize the importance of keeping our patients and visitors up to date with all of the new and exciting things taking place in our practice. As we move forward

The nation and the world are facing a challenging time as this new virus takes hold.  At East Avenue Podiatry we care deeply about our patients as people and not just their foot care.  The purpose of this blog is to provide some basic information about the virus and educate you on the steps our

I hope all are safe and well. In consideration of our patient’s health and to maintain a safe environment for them to receive their important foot care, we have implemented a new process at our office. When a patient arrives, he or she calls the office from the parking lot. I personally meet them by