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 [...]
Kristen Stewart with an injured foot at the Oscars. Sprains, fractures, strains—there are few people who can describe the difference. The one thing that’s clear is that your feet provide support and mobility to your body, and when they’re injured it can be impossible to go about normal daily activities without pain. A [...]
By Dr. Ken Lefkowitz Last year, people were talking about a different part of Kim Kardashian’s body than they usually do—her feet. Due to her pregnancy, they became extremely swollen, but she still squeezed them into her designer heels. Swollen feet and ankles, although commonly associated with pregnant women, can be caused by various conditions. [...]
Famous soccer player Christiano Ronaldo is rumored to be affected by athlete's foot. By Dr. Ken Lefkowitz #Athletesfoot is a rash that develops on the skin of the foot due to a fungal infection in the top layer of skin. Most people recognize it as dry, peeling skin on the underside of the [...]
By Dr Ken Lefkowitz Executing proper home care is the best thing you can do for your feet in the time between your visits to a #podiatrist. It is important that you take the time every day to pay special attention to your feet. Many people forget how necessary the feet are to everything we [...]
It's time to break out your favorite sandals. Now that spring is approaching and you’ll be walking around barefoot at the pool before long, it’s time to start repairing your dry, cracked heels. Women everywhere complain about the appearance of their heels, but are unaware of the root of the problem. Most women’s [...]
If you are one of the millions of people who have the most commonly treated foot problem, bunions, you may already be considering surgery. Surgery is a viable option when non-surgical treatment options recommended by a podiatrist do not relieve bunion pain. When walking and doing normal activities become a painful burden, getting one of [...]
Victoria Beckham suffers from bunions. Bunions are known as one of the most commonly treated foot problems, especially in women. A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the joint located at the base of the big toe. People can develop “regular” bunions as well as bunionettes, which are smaller bunions. Women [...]
Sometimes people experiencing pain in their feet are surprised to see that an x-ray reveals no visible crack or fracture in the bone. This could indicate that they have a stress fracture, or a tiny hairline fracture on the surface of the bone (usually the weight bearing bones of the lower leg and foot). Athletes [...]
Usain Bolt at the 2012 London Olympics Plantar fasciitis is the most common complaint amongst runners. Overtraining, not stretching the calf muscles, or frequently practicing sprinting or uphill running are all factors in the development of plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue stretching from the toes to the heel, [...]
