Athlete’s foot will usually begin as a rash that can cause intense itching. Athlete’s foot is also known as tinea pedis and usually starts between the toes. Athlete’s foot will usually strike those people who wear tight-fitting shoes and have feet that sweat. The more your feet sweat the worse the symptoms seem [...]
Welcome to the winter that does not want to give up. It has recently been reported that 94 million Americans have had enough of this winter. For many of us the thought of warm weather makes us smile, but in the meantime we have to be sure that there are no falls and we stay [...]
Foot cramps are not only annoying but painful. The thing about foot cramps is that they seem to get you when you least expect it. Having you ever been driving and have a foot cramp happen and your toes begin to curl up? Or, you are sleeping soundly and all of a sudden you wake [...]
With years of wearing shoes, walking and standing for long periods of time, is it any wonder we need to be kind to our feet? Our feet have supported us all these years and it is important that we should do a few things to take care of them. Be sure to take a look [...]
Your feet need some extra loving care as they are in everything from fuzzy socks to boots in the wintertime. Although your feet are almost always covered in the cold winter months, there are a few things you should be doing to help care for your feet in winter. Whether you are sliding along on [...]
Diabetes can have numerous effects on your feet. One of the first things that may happen is that you begin to lose sensation, usually starting at the toes. What this is called is peripheral neuropathy. It is important to remember that when you are purchasing new shoes that they fit properly. If you are unsure [...]
Achy feet can cause distress and discomfort. Do your feet ache? Are there times when you just have to get off your feet because you are in agony? You are not alone. There are many factors that can contribute to sore feet. Let’s have a look at the most common reasons for aching [...]
Have you ever had a pair of shoes on and then you take them off to realize that weird smell is actually coming from your feet? No worries, it happens to the best of us, and there are ways to avoid that stinky feet syndrome. Your Marvelous Feet Our feet do a lot for us [...]
The Best Holiday Party Shoes Yes, the holidays are upon us, and the fun begins. There is gift shopping and those holiday parties that we must attend. Although this is a great time of year, it can make our feet not like us very much. Hours of walking trying to find the perfect [...]
By Dr. Ken Lefkowitz In the winter months, slippery walking conditions and seasonal sports like ice skating, snowboarding, and sledding are some of the leading causes of foot-related injuries. Even standing on a hard floor for too long can produce a stress fracture. We have already treated several patients with stress fractures in November after they [...]
