New Jersey Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons Group, LLC BLOG
American Heart Month and PAD
How is your heart health? February is American Heart Month, and this is one of the best times to remind our patients of the importance of keeping a healthy heart. Each year, millions of Americans learn to manage a condition commonly referred to as PAD. The full name is peripheral arterial disease. A blockage in…
Inaction for Ingrown Toenails
Have you noticed changes to your ingrown toenail? Redness, pain, discharge, and swelling are all signs that a problem lies underneath. If you’re wondering what could go wrong, here’s one word: infection. Although this condition is common, it can become more than uncomfortable if it becomes infected. The doctors at the New Jersey Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons…
Heel Fracture
It feels like we’re always waiting for the next Olympic Games, but the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics are on the way! For one athlete, waiting for the next games is a memory from not too long ago. In 2018, while preparing to make her professional debut at the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games, British snowboarder…
Figuring Out Your Feet — and Your Thyroid
Have you ever wondered what your thyroid has to do with swollen feet or ankles? Consider the weight gain you may have experienced without warning. If you’ve noticed these changes, have you thought about how a small, hormone-producing gland could be playing a role? We never recommend guessing, but it’s a great start to learn…
Winter Worries
Are you a winter sports fan, or is your family planning the next big ski trip? There are a few surprises that can come along with the joy of winter. Think about the beautiful, fresh snow. There are also freezing temperatures. Before you hit the slopes or step outside for a day of play, we’re…
S.M.A.R.T. Goals and Your Feet
It’s that time of year when we’re all planning for the next one. What will we do differently? Are there lessons we’ve learned? One of the most discouraging things for most people is not meeting their goals – or quitting by the end of January. Perhaps we should look at the goal thing differently. We’re…