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….
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How Your Feet and Ankles Fuel Shin Splints
How Your Feet and Ankles Fuel Shin Splints “Shin splints” is a common term for medial tibial stress syndrome, which is a common complaint we at New Jersey Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons Group get among active individuals with tibia inflammation. While the discomfort is localized to the shin, the mechanics of your feet and ankles…
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Why Foot Health Deserves a Spotlight During Women’s Health Month
Why Foot Health Deserves a Spotlight During Women’s Health Month When it comes to women’s health, foot health rarely gets the attention it deserves. This Women’s Health Month, it’s time to put your best foot forward—literally—and prioritize podiatric care as a key part of your overall well-being. Read on as New Jersey Podiatric Physicians &…
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3 Questions to Ask Yourself When You Start to Feel Foot Pain
3 Questions to Ask Yourself When You Start to Feel Foot Pain Foot pain can sneak up on you—whether you’re an avid runner, spend long hours on your feet, or simply took a wrong step. While occasional soreness isn’t always a red flag, recurring or sharp foot pain can be a sign that something’s off….
