A stress fracture is a tiny or partial crack in a bone that is often the result of overuse. And contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to be an athlete to experience one.
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This month is National Men’s Health Month, and it’s a great time for both men and women to learn how to properly care for their feet. Today, Dr. William Buffone of North Fork Podiatry/Three Village Podiatry is sharing some tips for boosting your foot health.
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As the weather heats up and we break out our summer footwear, we become self-conscious about the way our toes will look.
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If you’re like most people, when you were younger you couldn’t wait to grow up so you could do anything you wanted. And while aging might not be as fun as you had imagined, there are still many ways to enjoy it.
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If you start a new workout regimen and after a few days you notice that you’re beginning to experience pain in the heel of your foot, it’s not uncommon.
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The warmer weather is here and the official start of summer is right around the corner. As the temperature inches higher and higher, everyone is getting ready for summertime fun time! However, podiatrists also refer to summertime as “wart season.”
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The official start of summer is almost here and the weather is getting warmer, which means flip-flops and bare feet, right? But if you have type 2 diabetes, this can be dangerous, particularly if you have peripheral neuropathy or are experiencing diminished sensation, peripheral arterial disease, or chronically high blood sugars.
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May is Arthritis Awareness Month, and if you live with this condition, chances are that you experience the painful effects in your feet. Today, Dr. William Buffone of North Fork Podiatry/Three Village Podiatry is sharing 8 tips to provide relief of arthritis foot pain.
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There’s definitely truth to the idea of having too much of a good thing! And the same goes for your training habits. While it’s important to get your body ready for sporting activities, too much training can result in an overuse injury like heel pain from plantar fasciitis.
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Diabetic foot ulcers can start out in an ordinary way. It might be a new pair of shoes or taking an extra-long walk, and the next thing you know, you have a small blister on your foot.
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With Daylight Savings Time already here, summer is not far behind. With the nicer weather coming, it’s the perfect time to display your new warm weather footwear and allow your feet to finally breathe again.
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April is National Foot Health Awareness Month and it’s a great time to consider how much you depend on your feet every day, as well as how important it is to develop habits to keep them healthy and pain-free. Today Dr. William Buffone of North Fork Podiatry/Three Village Podiatry is celebrating the month with important foot-healthy tips.
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Spring has finally arrived, and as we change over to the sports we enjoy during the warmer months, it’s easy to forget that different sports utilize different sets of muscles, different postures, and gear and clothing that we’ve become unfamiliar with.
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According to the American Diabetes Association, 24 million Americans have diabetes, which is the leading cause of amputation of feet, toes and legs.
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When most people think about foot irregularities, they most often think about bunions, but hammertoes are just as common. This type of deformity is inconspicuous and emerges gradually, so you may not even notice it until it’s too late.
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Keeping your toes and toenails healthy can be quite challenging. Spending a lot of time on your feet, foot fungus, and conditions like diabetes can all have an effect on the health of your toenails, in some cases leading to pain and discomfort.
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Treatment for toenail fungus has made great progress in just a few decades. This condition - which can cause warping, thickening, unsightly yellowing, and disintegration of toenails, has earned a reputation for being difficult to treat.
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