Are you experiencing tingling or numbness in your toes? Do you feel a burning sensation on the ball of your foot or have the feeling that your sock is wrinkled when walking?
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The beginning of the school year is prime time for infections, sports injuries, and other foot problems. So today, Dr. William Buffone of North Fork Podiatry/Three Village Podiatry is sharing his top tips for keeping your child’s feet in tip-top shape for school.
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Plantar fasciitis is a foot condition that affects the heel and causes stinging pain. Because it is so common, today Dr. William Buffone of North Fork Podiatry/Three Village Podiatry is sharing exciting news regarding treatment for the condition using shockwave therapy.
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There are several foot conditions that can be prevented with a few small steps. Dr. William Buffone of North Fork Podiatry/Three Village Podiatry provides effective care to relieve painful symptoms.
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Socks can shield you from problems like athlete’s foot, which is a chronic infection caused by fungus. Want to know how to protect your feet from this condition?
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This month is National Men’s Health Month, and it’s a great time for both men and women to learn how to properly care for their feet. Today, Dr. William Buffone of North Fork Podiatry/Three Village Podiatry is sharing some tips for boosting your foot health.
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As the weather heats up and we break out our summer footwear, we become self-conscious about the way our toes will look.
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If you’re like most people, when you were younger you couldn’t wait to grow up so you could do anything you wanted. And while aging might not be as fun as you had imagined, there are still many ways to enjoy it.
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If you start a new workout regimen and after a few days you notice that you’re beginning to experience pain in the heel of your foot, it’s not uncommon.
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The warmer weather is here and the official start of summer is right around the corner. As the temperature inches higher and higher, everyone is getting ready for summertime fun time! However, podiatrists also refer to summertime as “wart season.”
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The official start of summer is almost here and the weather is getting warmer, which means flip-flops and bare feet, right? But if you have type 2 diabetes, this can be dangerous, particularly if you have peripheral neuropathy or are experiencing diminished sensation, peripheral arterial disease, or chronically high blood sugars.
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May is Arthritis Awareness Month, and if you live with this condition, chances are that you experience the painful effects in your feet. Today, Dr. William Buffone of North Fork Podiatry/Three Village Podiatry is sharing 8 tips to provide relief of arthritis foot pain.
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There’s definitely truth to the idea of having too much of a good thing! And the same goes for your training habits. While it’s important to get your body ready for sporting activities, too much training can result in an overuse injury like heel pain from plantar fasciitis.
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Diabetic foot ulcers can start out in an ordinary way. It might be a new pair of shoes or taking an extra-long walk, and the next thing you know, you have a small blister on your foot.
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Spring has finally arrived, and as we change over to the sports we enjoy during the warmer months, it’s easy to forget that different sports utilize different sets of muscles, different postures, and gear and clothing that we’ve become unfamiliar with.
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According to the American Diabetes Association, 24 million Americans have diabetes, which is the leading cause of amputation of feet, toes and legs.
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Each winter in the U.S., approximately 15-20% of people who live with diabetes have to visit the hospital because they contract a foot ulcer or infection that in some cases leads to amputation.
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Have you ever wondered why your feet smell, even during winter months? While you might think excessive sweating or foot odor should be something you only have to deal with in summer, there are a number of things that can contribute to smelly feet in the winter.
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