There have been quite a few studies that have correlated increased body mass index (BMI) to increased risk of foot pain. Increased weight also increases plantar (bottom of the foot) pressure, changes foot function and places increased stress the numerous structures of the foot. Obesity as defined by the World Health Organization is defined as…
What Is Neuroma? Neuroma by definition is the thickening and inflammation of a nerve. The most common Neuroma occurring in the foot is the Morton’s Neuroma. Morton’s Neuroma most commonly occurs between the 3rd and 4th toes of the foot. The second most common location is between the 2nd and 3rd toes. This condition is…
By Dr. David M. Pizzano | If you’re as old as I am, you may have been subjected to, or know people who were subjected to archaic foot aligning devices, that were attached to shoes and usually worn at night. On a lesser scale perhaps your mom and dad brought you to a children’s shoe…
By Dr. Stephen Guiliana | Patients enter the office every day with a complaint regarding their big toe joint. I can write a 1,000 page book describing all the problems that may occur in this area but I don’t have time to do that. The most common painful condition is arthritis of this joint. This…
So you’re a woman who’s had nail polish on for the past month and decide it’s time to remove it. That’s when you notice a yellow discoloration or white substance on your nail. Or you’re a guy and every month it seems harder and harder to cut through your ever thickening and discolored toenails. In…
If you have ever had an ingrown nail then you know that it can be extremely painful and can cause serious discomfort. An ingrown nail can become red and swollen and if the nail punctures the skin then bacteria could get in to the wound and lead to an infection. That and the fact that…
So you’ve just gotten a quote from a builder to do a major renovation on your home. What do you do next? You get another quote of course. When it comes to our health care very few of us do the same. In a study by Harris Interactive, 70% of adults stated that they would…
The minimalist running and shoe revolution was inspired by the book Born To Run by Christopher McDougal. Although the book is quite convincing, the transition to barefoot, or minimalist running, is more challenging than it appears. I would also add that some people may never successfully make the transition without risking injury. Here are some…
Unlike the old days, sneakers of today are made with the dynamic function of the foot in mind. Modern running shoes are made with synthetic foam midsoles usually Polyurethane (PU) and Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) that improve shock absorption. The outsoles are made from synthetic rubber that resists abrasion and improves traction. The uppers are…
In the Podiatric community, the benefits of custom foot orthotics for the treatment of foot and ankle pain is very well documented. Many of us however have noticed secondary benefits in patients with knee and back pain. A common response from patients with a history of back pain is: “the Orthotics really helped my foot…