Foot & Ankle Health Care Blog
Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons in Hackensack, Fort Lee and Montvale, NJ
Heel Pain Stopping You? Let’s Talk About Plantar Fasciitis
If you’ve ever stepped out of bed and felt a sharp, stabbing pain in your heel, you might already know the name of the culprit: Plantar Fasciitis. This common foot condition affects millions of people every year—and while it might sound like a minor annoyance, left untreated, it can seriously impact your mobility and quality of life. At Podiatry Foot & Ankle Institute, our experienced podiatrists treat plantar fasciitis at our Hackensack, NJ, office.
Children’s Foot Pain: What to Watch For
Is Your Child Complaining About Foot Pain? Don’t Ignore the Signs - Have you noticed your child limping, avoiding sports, or constantly removing their shoes? While some parents chalk it up to growing pains, persistent foot or ankle discomfort in children is not something to ignore.
Soccer Players Must Pay Attention To Ingrown Toenails
For soccer players, ingrown toenail condition can occur when cleats that are too narrow are worn and frequent pressure is applied to the toenail from hitting the inside of the cleats.
Midfoot Bones and Metatarsal Fracture
A Metatarsal Fracture occurs when one of the midfoot bones becomes injured by a sudden fracture or a recurrent stress fracture. The metatarsal bones are unfortunately some of the most frequently fractured foot bones.