Foot and Ankle Sports Injuries

Your podiatrist has recommended that you have foot surgery. The surgery may be needed to relieve pain, correct a deformity or restore function in your foot or ankle. Foot surgery occurs in your podiatrists office, a surgery center or in a hospital. To ensure a rapid and successful recovery following foot surgery it is important […]

If you have persistent foot pain, see your podiatrist. Prompt foot care may help prevent the later conditions of painful knee, hip and lower back problems. For more information visit http://www.innovativefootandankle.com or to contact us to set up an appointment at one of our convenient New Jersey locations in Kenilworth, Bayonne, Cranford, and Little Ferry

Abnormal functioning of the foot, such as incorrect joint and tendon motion, can cause pressure on the within the foot. This pressure, can create bunions, hammertoes, neuromas, corns and calluses. Incorrect motion can lead to bone deformities, like bunions and hammertoes, which then cause shoes to fit tighter. Tight shoes can result in neuromas, corns […]

Fungal infections develop in warm, damp conditions. Keep your feet clean and dry to prevent infections. Wash feet with soap and water and dry thoroughly. Wear clean socks and let your shoes dry out between wearing. Try not to walk barefoot in community areas. Use toenail clippers and trim short and straight across. Wear shower […]

Wear comfortable shoes and socks that fit your feet. Wash and dry your feet thoroughly. Keep your toenails trimmed short and straight across. Apply cream or lotion to your feet to keep skin smooth, but avoid getting it between your toes. Wear clean socks or stockings and avoid wearing the same shoes two days in […]

Athlete’s foot is a skin infection caused by a fungus. It can be spread to others by a bathtub, shower, clothing or towels. Symptoms include itch, burning, painful cracking, redness, scaly and peeling skin and blisters. If left untreated, it can spread to toenails or even the groin area. Foot fungus can be treated with […]

A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), is a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and structures of the leg Podiatrists are the most qualified doctors to care for your feet. They complete four years of training in a podiatric medical school and three years of hospital residency training. This training […]

Warts are skin growths that can appear anywhere on the foot but most commonly grow in the soles. Warts can be painful but are harmless and non-cancerous. Warts are caused by a virus that are contagious and can be spread from one person to another. Children and teenagers tend to get warts more often than […]

Fungal nail infections are a common foot problem. Thickened, brittle, discolored nail often indicate a fungal infection. In the beginning, these infections may not be painful but as time progresses pain may develop as the deformed nail causes pressure inside shoes. Fungi along with dirt often becomes trapped under the toenail, the nail then thickens, […]

Athlete’s Foot Fungal Nail Disorders and Foot Warts are all classifies as skin and nail disorders. It is important to take good care of your feet. You can prevent and minimize most foot and nail problems by following simple steps to healthy feet. Wear comfortable shoes and socks that fit your feet. Was and dry […]