Protecting Your Feet from the Summer Sun’s UV
July is UV Safety Month, so we at New Jersey Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons Group are reminding you to put on that sunscreen-and don’t forget your feet!
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The 5 Worst Foods for Your Foot and Ankle Health
Have you ever wondered how your diet affects your foot and ankle health? What we put into our bodies can start a chain reaction that starts in one organ and trickles down to our feet. In this article, we at New Jersey Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons Group will delve into the exact foods you should not eat for your foot health, explain why, and offer some safer alternatives.
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Unpacking the Causes of Poor Circulation in Your Feet
If you’re still having cold feet in this heat, it could be a warning sign of an underlying circulation issue. It’s important to understand that poor circulation isn’t a disease itself, but rather a symptom that points to various underlying health conditions affecting how blood flows to and from your feet. We at New Jersey Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons Group unpack the causes of poor circulation in your feet.
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Understanding In-Toeing, Out-Toeing, and Toe Walking
People of all ages can have gait abnormalities affecting the way their feet are positioned while walking or running.
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Why You Shouldn’t Cut Your Own Corns and Calluses
Why You Shouldn’t Cut Your Own Corns and Calluses That thick patch of hardened skin on your foot can be incredibly annoying. It’s tempting to grab a razor blade, a pair of scissors, or even a sharp knife from the kitchen drawer, thinking that a quick trim will bring instant relief. After all, it’s just…
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7 Unsuspecting Places You Can Catch Athlete’s Foot
7 Unsuspecting Places You Can Catch Athlete’s Foot Most people correctly associate athlete’s foot with, well, athletes- especially their locker rooms, gym showers, and the damp, communal places we’ve grown to avoid barefoot contact with. But the truth is, this persistent fungus can lurk in far more unsuspecting locations, which makes this article from us…
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5 Effective Solutions for Gait Abnormalities
5 Effective Solutions for Gait Abnormalities We take walking for granted, but our gait is a delicate movement that even subtle shifts in our feet can throw off. At New Jersey Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons Group, we have seen these abnormalities cause immense pain and misalignment in our patients’ feet, ankles, knees, hips, and back….
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6 Questions Men Should Ask for Better Foot Health
6 Questions Men Should Ask for Better Foot Health Following right behind Women’s Health Month comes Men’s Health Month, which is the perfect time to spread awareness about men’s foot issues. As experts in podiatric medicine, we at New Jersey Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons Group recognize just how different men’s foot needs are from women’s,…
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Unraveling 9 Causes of Itchy Feet
Unraveling 9 Causes of Itchy Feet That relentless urge to scratch your feet can be incredibly annoying. However, persistent or severe itching can be a symptom of various underlying conditions, ranging from simple skin dryness to more complex health issues. In this blog post, we at New Jersey Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons Group will highlight the…
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7 Foot Conditions That Can Mimic Arthritis
7 Foot Conditions That Can Mimic Arthritis When you experience pain, swelling, and stiffness in your feet and ankles, arthritis might be the first condition that comes to mind. However, while arthritis is a common cause of these symptoms, several other diseases can mimic its effects, particularly in the weight-bearing joints of the lower extremities….
