Family Foot & Ankle Specialists Blog

These blogs are great for understanding your foot problem, learning proper foot care, and discovering new, painless treatment options. We have all different blogs written by podiatrists around the country, our own doctors, even our staff. Foot care is essential to healthy, happy feet.

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Do You Have Pain On the Ball of Your Foot? Do You Have Pain On the Ball of Your Foot? It Might be Sesamoiditis! Dr. Peter Wishnie explains what is causing that pain on the ball of your foot and how to treat it!
Ankle Sprains vs. Ankle Fractures How do you know if you have a sprained ankle or a fractures ankle? Dr. Brad Schaeffer explains how to tell the difference and the treatment for your ankle.
What You Need to Know About Cam Walkers Cam walkers are great tools for people suffering from foot or ankle injuries or those who has a surgery. Cam walkers are much more preferred over hard casts.
Easiest Way to Prevent a Fall For a senior, a fall can have a variety of negative consequences. Broken bones, head trauma, and the loss of independence can all result from a fall.
Winter Footwear and Injuries Foot and ankle injuries, skin and nail infections are common in the winter. Keep your feet safe all winter with these simple tips.
Tips to Preventing Falls in Seniors A fall for an older adult can be life-altering. From broken bones to brain injuries, seniors need to be very careful of falling. Dr. Brad Schaeffer offers tips to preventing falls.
Are You Having Burning Pain on the Inside of Your Ankle? Pins and needles or numbness in your feet? Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition of the foot caused by pressure on the posterior tibial nerve.
What is Ankle Fracture Surgery? A broken ankle or ankle fracture can be treated in different ways. Your doctor may suggest treating the injury with surgery to get the best results.
Why am I Having Pain on the Inside of my Ankle? Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is caused bu changes in the tendon. Overuse is the most common cause of this problem, If treated early, treatment is simple.
Preventing Foot and Ankle Injuries in a Winter Storm A winter storm is approaching! Ankles sprains, breaks and tear are common injuries during the winter months, mainly due to snowy and icy conditions.
Recovery Time for a Sprained Ankle Sprained ankles are much more serious then a twisted ankle. The injury is more severe so treatment is usually more involved to make sure it heals properly.
Who Should Treat My Sprained Ankle A sprained ankle is a serious problem. You should be treated immediately in order to prevent further damage and to reduce your recovery time. We have 24/7 care.
Baseball and Softball Foot and Ankle Injuries Baseball and softball players are susceptible to a lot of foot and ankle injuries. Heel pain, Achilles injuries, and heel pain are just a few. Prevent injuries!
Pheonix Suns Alex Len has a sore foot! Alex Len starting center for the Pheonix Suns, is recovering recently from surgery on both his ankles. He now is suffering from a different foot problem.
Recovery for a Twisted Ankle How Long Does It Take to Recover From a Twisted Ankle? Dr. Dana Waters explains what to expect when you are recovering from a twisted ankle.
Surgical Repair of Peroneal Tendon Injuries In some cases, and after conservative treatment, the only treatment for peroneal tendon injuries is surgery. Preventing tendon injuries or treating them early is the best way to avoid surgery.
Don’t Just Walk It Off | Treatment For An Ankle Sprain Treatment for an ankle sprain can mean the difference from a very short recovery to a long and possibly painful recovery. Get treated before it gets worse!
Podiatry Can Save Your Life | Get Your Free Foot Exam Getting your regular check ups can really save your life and prevent serious injuries before the "fixing" is too late. NJ Podiatrist, Dr. Kosofsky explains the importance.