Advanced Podiatry of Long Island's Blog

• posted: Jun. 19, 2018
• inflammation,  toe joint

                                        Holidays and birthdays are times of great celebration, and as is customary, times Read More

• posted: Jun. 14, 2018
• smelly feet,  humidity,  infections

When the long northeastern winter is over and the humidity kicks in, it takes our bodies some time to transition from heat saving to heat releasing. This means the production Read More

• posted: Jun. 08, 2018
• callus,  dry feet,  dead skin,  kamea,  foot cream

Do you have dry feet? How about dry heels?  Dry skin; also referred to as xerosis, occurs from loss of water from the topmost layer of your skin. Dry skin occurs Read More

• posted: May 21, 2018
• Orthopedist

                    An orthopedist is a doctor who treats the musculoskeletal system.  They treat any part of the human body, and can Read More

• posted: Apr. 28, 2018
• cleats,  spikes,  players and sneakers

The winter is finally over (mostly…although I may have just jinxed us. Apologies loyal readers). Spring sports are in full swing (no pun intended baseball players) and unfortunately, with them Read More

• posted: Apr. 18, 2018
• bunion,  surgical intervention

About 75% of the patents that present to our office with the chief complaint of a painful bunion will undergo surgical intervention. Bunion surgery is an elective procedure, meaning that Read More

• posted: Mar. 30, 2018

Intoed gait, also referred to as “pigeon toed” occurs when the feet turn inwards (towards each other) when walking. Intoed gait is a very common observation in young children which Read More

• posted: Mar. 29, 2018

As the warm weather begins to return to our area vacations, weddings, sweet sixteen parties, baby showers and beach getaways become a normal part of our weekly routines.  I have Read More

• posted: Mar. 28, 2018

Minimally invasive surgery or MIS techniques have made great advances lately.  These allow for decreased healing time and less scaring while still achieving great results.  The most important factor when Read More

• posted: Mar. 19, 2018
• Foot Care,  foot injury,  Basketball

                                                     March Madness is here!  One Read More

• posted: Feb. 26, 2018
• Foot Care,  frostbite

Well, the weather outside isn’t exactly frightful. It’s been downright beautiful actually, and I’ll take it any day. Watching the Olympics and seeing people bundled up from the frigid temperatures brings Read More

• posted: Feb. 25, 2018
• Olympics

                         Have you been following the 23rd Winter Olympic games in Pyeongchang, South Korea? Are you impressed and enthralled by Read More

• posted: Dec. 15, 2017
• Orthotics

                      I should let you know Mr or Mrs reader, in the business of feet, there is no such thing as Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2017
• Fracture,  Lisfranc fracture

                                      A Lisfranc fracture is a common injury of the foot, usually suffered Read More

• posted: Nov. 01, 2017
• teachers,  wedges

It’s that time of year again- back to school and fall! Leaves are changing color, sales are going on in stores, and trends are changing! School is back in session Read More

• posted: Oct. 13, 2017
• shoe,  socks

How many times have you purchased a pair of shoes only to find that they do not fit right, are giving you blisters or calluses, and causing you pain? Don’t Read More