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• Giants Superbowl | Osi Umenyiora | Defensive Lineman
  Feb 01, 2012

  Osi Umenyiora, defensive lineman for the Giants suffered from a high ankle sprain similar to Patriots star tight end Rob Gronkowski. Gronkowski is till going to attempt to play in Superbowl XLVI. Umenyiora says he was not able to play when he had his ankle injury. He continues to state that their positions are different so he cannot say whether he would continue to play if he was in Gronkowski's shoes.
  
  
  Giants rookie linebacker, Jacquian Williams, is out of the boot he has been sporting on his right foot after spraining it in the NFC Championship. He says he's taking it "day by day", but he wouldn't miss Sperbowl XLVI for the world!  It seems as though Superbowl XLVI is gearing up to be an exciting game.Let's hope the Giants can stay injury free for the big day!
  

   

• Serena Williams Ankle Sprain | NJ Podiatrist | Piscataway | Hillsborough
  Jan 04, 2012

  Ankle sprains are common injuries for athletes. Ankle sprains, fractures and breaks are all different and will be treated differently. A doctor will be able to determine which problem you have based on X-rays.
  
  Ankle sprains result in torn or over stretched ligaments around the ankle.  Ankle sprains are caused from a twist at the ankle where the ankle wouldn't normally go in that direction. Treatment usually includes RICE- rest, ice, compression and elevation. In worst case situations a cast may be required to hold the ankle in the correct position until the sprain heals.
  If not treated professionally more serious problems can develop later on. Chronic ankle pain may result of an ankle sprain that was not treated properly.
  

• Local Podiatrist Runs for Children Who Can’t
  Dec 05, 2011

  

  
  December 4, 2011- Peter Wishnie, DPM, a podiatrist in Hillsborough and Piscataway, NJ traveled to Texas on Sunday to run in the metroPCS Dallas White Rock Marathon benefiting an exceptional children’s orthopedic hospital. Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children treats children with all sorts of pediatric orthopedic disorders as well as neurological disorders. The metroPCS Dallas White Rock Marathon has pledged to donate $1 million dollars to the hospital through the marathons, donations and corporate sponsors.

  Texas Scottish Rite Hospital treats children from birth up to 18 years of age in conditions such as scoliosis, hip dysplasia, limb lengthening to dyslexia. The hospital also treats children with foot problems such as in toeing, flat feet and clubfoot. The hospital’s dedication to treating these birth conditions led them to open the Center for Excellence in Clubfoot Research.  “The race was especially important to me and I ran it in Dallas to support the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital because my friend, and fellow podiatrist, Dr. Marybeth Crane’s daughter was a patient there.”

  Clubfoot is one of the most common birth conditions effecting about one in every one thousand newborns.  Although it is not life threatening, it can have a serious impact on a child’s life. Clubfoot is a condition that turns the foot to the side, causing the limb to appear shorter. The causes for clubfoot have not been fully determined; however the chances of a baby being born with clubfoot doubles if one or more of the parents had the condition.

  Clubfoot can be very painful and will make walking extremely difficult. Treatment will include casting to move the foot into the correct position. Stretching, physical therapy and braces may also be needed to guide the foot and keep it straight. In worst case situations, surgery may be needed to correct the foot.

  At Family Foot & Ankle Specialists, we treat children with all kinds of foot and ankle disorders. Clubfoot, flat feet, sever’s disease and in-toeing are common children’s foot problems. “Most of children’s foot problems can be treated conservatively without the need for surgical intervention.  Corrective shoes, braces, and casts can be used to painlessly treat most conditions, “Dr. Wishnie explains. If children’s foot problems are left untreated more serious issues can arise including walking problems, arthritis, and bone problems.

   

   

• Sad Truth's of Shoe Shopping
  Nov 30, 2011

  As soon as I read this article I knew we had to post it...it's the same story of a woman's shoe shopping experience. We all go to the store with good intentions, we're going to buy fabulous shoes, that fit perfectly and don't pinch or crush any toes...sadly, this rarely happens.
  
  The way this really plays out is we go to the store, and suddenly SMACK a gorgeous, sky high stilleto hits you in the face and the music starts playing in your head, this must be true love. From that point on, all sense of reality goes out the window. You don't care what sizes they have or if if fits to your foot shape... you have already decided you're buying it and now you're waiting in line dreaming of all the outfit matches.
  
  Now, as soon as you put those shoes on to go out, you know you have made a terrible decision. You're out with friends and you can barely stand...walk to the restaurant?? You can't even make it to the car! Good thing you packed flats for the night.
  
  This is crazy! How much time, energy and money is put into shoes that you will never wear again, when you can have a comfortable, fitted and suportive shoe. Now, I understand the word "comfortable shoes" leaves an image of buly, white granny shoes in your mind, but times have changed! There are actually really healthy shoes made with style available at affordable costs. In addition, a Certified Pedorthist can teach you how to wear some of your most ridiculous shoes, while still maintaining a healthy balance.
  
  Call (732) 968-3833 to make an appointment with our very own Dawn Lewis, Certified Pedorthist and learn how you can wear some sassy shoes without changing them 20 mintues into your night! Or click here to learn what to look for in a healthy shoe.

• Billy Idol Foot Fracture | NJ Podiatrist | Piscataway | Hillsborough
  Nov 09, 2011

  Billy Idol suffered a motorcylce accident about a year ago that caused a hairline fracture to his foot. He recently had surgery on the foot. In the year after the accident, the injury in his foot began to calcify forcing the singer to under go surgery again.

• Smelly Feet Attract Mosquitos
  Jul 13, 2011

  Recent studies show healthy, hygenic feet will help to keep pesky mosquitos away. Are you the one at the BBQ getting eaten alive? No matter how many bug zappers and bug repellent candles there are you still seem to be an all you can eat buffet? Well maybe it's time to take a closer look at your feet.
  
  The researchers, led by Fredros Okumu at the Ifakara Health Institute in Tanzania have been luring mosquitos to traps by using natural and artificial foot odors. Researchers are trying to catch mosquitos to help lower the amounts of Malaria and other diseases.
  
  Nearly 800,000 people died from Malaria last year. With this new research project, many are hoping the number of deaths and new contaminations will greatly be reduced.

• Athletes Suffer and Keeping Playing Through Excrutiating Pain
  Dec 02, 2010

  This article describes how some of the world's mopst famous athletes deal with debilitating pain...and keep playing. Many athletes from football, to soccer, to rugby are injured while playing and whether you know it or not, a lot of the times they will keep playing in order to try to win.
  
  This article describes how three athletes, Canada's best Olympic athletes — speedskating gold medallist Christine Nesbitt, bobsleigh gold medallist Heather Moyse, and alpine skier Kelly VanderBeek have recently suffered major injuries.
  
  On the Canadian rugby team, Moyse, ruptured ligaments in her ankle and foot and and bruised her talus bone while being tackled. Her cleat was stuck in the turf while the rest of her body went down. The athlete was done and now so is her season. "An injury like this can put an athlete out for a long time if it's not treated right," states Dr. Waters of Family Foot & Ankle Specialists. "Too often athletes try to return to the game too soon," she continues.
  
  The other athletes suffered other major injuries, some playing their sport, others not at all. To read more on this article click here.

• Pregnant Women Suffer Just To Look Good!
  Nov 15, 2010

  Many women do not realize, but pregnancy can influence your feet in positive or negative ways. Due to weaker bones, unsupportive shoes, genetics, women face serious complications. Even through all the pain, women want to look good, fit in with style, and wear only the most adorable shoes.
  
  There are many ways to avoid excruciating pain without sacrificing style. For example, if you must wear high heels, always pack a back up pair of sneakers.  Switch out the painful heels when you are walking most like during lunch, walking through the parking lot, or running errands after work.  Also, wearing the appropriate shoes for the activity you're involved in, like grocery shopping- you do not need to grocery shop with 3 inch heels on!
  
  In addition the added baby weight can put your feet uinder a lot of pressure, even causing them to swell. Do not try to cramp them into tiny shoes or throw on any old pair of flip flops. Your feet need extra support during this time, which is why it's so important to visit a podiatrist.  Orthotics, or other inserts can help to stabilize the foot and reduce pressure.
  
  In addition weight, genetics, and stretching also help to reduce pain. Prevention is key to eliminating pain even before it happens. Be sure to have your feet checked by a podiatrist, wear the proper shoes, alternate shoes, maintain a healthy weight and a few others are easy ways to prevent common foot pain. To read more, click here.
  
  To order your free book on easy tips to get or maintain painfree feet, click here!

• Excercises can Help Reduce Pain from Planatar Fascitiis (Heel Pain)
  Oct 27, 2010

  http://www.prfire.co.uk/press-release/how-i-cured-my-heel-and-arch-pain-32093.html
  
  This article describes how very painful plantar fasciitis can be and an easy method to reduce the pain. Exercising is crucial to stretching out the muscle that actuall hurts, the plantar fascia. In our office, we recommend that our patients visit our on-site physical therapy. To learn at home stretching exercises, watch the video below.
  
   

• Gmen Threatened with Achilles Tendonitis
  Oct 06, 2010

  The Giants are hopeful center, Shaun O' Hara will recover from his painful achilles tendinitis. O' Hara has been in a lot of pain, unable to walk, since he developed achilles tendonitis. The Giants were worried their center was going to be out for the season. However, O' Hara has been getting Cortisone shots to relieve the pain and he claims they are helping tremendously.
  O'Hara said he originally wanted to work through the pain, however, he soon realized that was not possible and the pain was not going to just go away. He has been getting the Cortisone shots and it has helped to greatly reduce the pain.
  
  Achilles tendinitis is often caused by
  
   Hill running or stair climbing.

  
  Overuse resulting from the natural lack of flexibility in the calf muscles.

  
  Rapidly increasing mileage or speed.

  
  Starting up too quickly after a layoff.

  
  Trauma caused by sudden and/or hard contraction of the calf muscles when putting out extra effort such as in a final sprint.

  
  

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