By Dr. Ken Lefkowitz If a child is experiencing pain in his or her foot or ankle, never dismiss it. There is no such thing as normal “growing pains”. Pain that is severe enough to impede a child’s ability to walk or lasts for more than a few days has to be brought to [...]
Flat Feet By Dr. Ken Lefkowitz If you look at an adult’s foot from the inside, you will see a curve right in the middle, known as the arch of the foot. This arch is formed by tendons. When the tendons do not pull the proper amount, there will be less or [...]
Neuropathy Br Dr. Ken Lefkowitz Google Have you ever experienced burning, numbness, tingling, or stabbing pain in your toes? A condition called peripheral neuropathy could be the cause of your discomfort. This type of neuropathy is defined by damage to the peripheral nerves in your toes (or fingers, but we’ll focus on the [...]
By Dr. Ken Lefkowitz <a href="https://google.com/+KenLefkowitz?rel=author">Google</a> If you have toe cramping, sharp, shooting, or burning pain in the ball of your foot, or tingling in the space between your third and fourth toes, you may have a condition known as Morton’s Neuroma. This is an injury in the nerve between the toes (usually the third [...]
By Dr. Ken Lefkowitz Summer is only a month away, and most people are planning beach trips and backyard barbecues. Your feet are probably the last thing on your mind, but during the summertime they need more attention than ever. Listen to these helpful tips to maintain foot health during the warmer months. Have you [...]
By Dr. Ken Lefkowitz The first thing you need to know is that shoe inserts and orthotics are not the same thing. You may see shoe inserts advertised on television or online that are “custom made” for arch support, but unless they are crafted for you by your podiatrist, they are not the same as [...]
By Dr. Ken Lefkowitz Ever heard of “pump bump”? As the name suggests, it is a condition which often occurs in women who wear high heeled shoes. The medical name is Haglund’s Deformity, and the identifying symptom is a bony enlargement of the back of the heel bone. The firm, rigid backs of high heeled [...]
By Dr. Ken Lefkowitz #Toenail #fungus is an infection caused by fungal growth underneath the nail. When tiny fungal organisms take hold, they cause the nail to become thicker and darker in color. You will probably notice a foul odor. This information may be making you squirm a little, but toenail fungus can [...]
By Dr. Ken Lefkowitz Everything about your new shoes is perfect—that is, until you begin to feel the throbbing pain on the side of your toe that announces the appearance of a nasty blister. Tight shoes that rub against the foot during movement can cause these painful bumps, which appear as fluid-filled bubbles on the [...]
By Dr. Ken Lefkowitz A hammer toe is a contracture (bending) of the toe at its first joint, the proximal interphalangeal joint. There are two types; flexible and rigid. Flexible hammer toes are less serious because they are still moveable at the joint. Rigid hammer toes, seen in patients who have arthritis or wait too [...]
