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Flat Feet and In-Toeing in Kids: When It's Normal, and When to See a Podiatrist

Kids develop at dizzying speeds, and it’s all you can do to keep up. When it comes to their foot health, you may be wondering whether to worry about flat feet and in-toeing. Let’s look at these common pediatric conditions.

Jul 17th, 2026

Do's and Don'ts When It Comes to Managing Gout

Gout can be a very painful condition when it flares, so taking steps to prevent an attack are well worth pursuing. Here, we cover some key do’s and don’ts when it comes to managing this common form of arthritis.

Jun 2nd, 2026

What Are My Options for Ankle Osteoarthritis? 

Thanks to osteoarthritis in your ankles, there are more limitations on your life, and your world has become smaller. Here, we explore how you can break free with these cutting-edge arthritis treatments.

May 2nd, 2026

Put Your Best Foot Forward: 6 Strategies to Support Strong, Healthy Feet

April is National Foot Health Awareness Month, so we thought it would be a good idea to cover a few strategies for keeping your feet strong and healthy so they can carry you through the world with ease.

Apr 6th, 2026

Shock Wave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis: Does It Really Work?

Anyone who's dealt with plantar fasciitis can tell you that it’s a painful and frustrating condition. If that sounds familiar and you’re in need of solutions, it’s time to explore shock wave therapy.

Mar 11th, 2026

PRP Injections for Foot and Ankle Injuries: What to Expect

Foot and ankle injuries can, quite literally, hobble you, so you want to do everything you can to minimize the pain and your inability to move. Platelet-rich plasma injections are a step in the right direction.

Feb 6th, 2026

Crush Your Fitness Goals: Can Shockwave Therapy End Your Foot Pain?

Few things can derail your fitness goals like foot and ankle pain. We can help you wave goodbye to foot pain with our innovative shockwave technology so you can get back to your active lifestyle.

Jan 8th, 2026

How PRP Therapy Helps Athletes Recover From Foot and Ankle Issues

If there’s one trait that most athletes share it’s that they hate being sidelined by injury. Well, we can do our part to get you back in the game with innovative regenerative treatments like platelet-rich plasma therapy.

Dec 11th, 2025

Get Beautiful Feet for the Holidays With a Medical Pedicure

It’s been a while since you’ve had a pedicure because you feel like your toenails are well beyond that service thanks to fungal nails. Well, they're not beyond a medical pedicure, which we offer here.

Nov 6th, 2025

6 Great Options for Treating Hammertoes

Hammertoes are responsible for 1 in 5 foot and ankle problems, so they’re incredibly common. They’re also progressive, so the earlier you address a brewing hammertoe, the easier the treatment.

Oct 20th, 2025

Ankle Sprain Recovery: How MLS Laser Therapy Works to Help You Heal Faster 

Sprained ankles might seem straightforward, but they’re often fairly problematic, especially when it comes to long-term issues. That’s why we use MLS® laser therapy to help you heal faster and stronger with less pain.

Sep 23rd, 2025

Pediatric In-Toeing: Do My Child's "Pigeon Toes" Require Treatment?

You spend a lot of time checking developmental boxes, and you’re worried about one in particular — your child appears to be pigeon-toed. Here’s what we want you to know about this common condition.

Jul 31st, 2025

Struggling with Achilles Tendinitis? Explore Our Amniotic Membrane Injections

Achilles tendinitis can be a nagging and frustrating injury. The discomfort is with you every step of the way, and the problem can be tough to treat — that is, until amniotic membrane injections get involved.

Jul 11th, 2025

Custom Orthotics Versus OTC Options

If you’re dealing with a painful foot issue, you get a glimpse of what life is like when you don’t have healthy feet. And it’s not great. So treating your feet to pain-relieving custom orthotics is a big step forward.

Jun 1st, 2025

Are Hammertoes and Bunions Connected?

Two of the most common foot deformities — hammertoes and bunions — often develop in the same foot, but not always. Here’s a look at how these foot issues can be connected and what we can do to help.

May 1st, 2025

Warts on Your Feet? We've Got You Covered

Aside from being unsightly, warts on your feet tend to develop in weight-bearing areas, which means they can also pose comfort issues. The good news is that we can make quick work of plantar warts.

Apr 10th, 2025

4 Ways Arthritis Can Affect Your Feet

Arthritis, in all its many forms, casts a wide net over your body and can affect you from head to toe. Here, we explore the main types of arthritis that can strike your feet and ankles and how we can help.

Mar 7th, 2025

How MLS Laser Therapy Works to Heal Your Plantar Fasciitis

You’d love to jump out of bed in the morning, but instead your first steps are painful thanks to plantar fasciitis. If you’re tired of plantar fasciitis pain, explore how MLS laser therapy can put the spring back in your step.

Feb 10th, 2025

Start the Year off With Your Best Foot Foward: 4 Reasons for a Medical Pedicure

Whether you have a foot condition, a chronic disease that affects your feet, or are simply an active person, a medical pedicure can help keep your feet in tip-top shape.

Jan 1st, 2025

5 Tips for Preventing a Gout Flare-Up Over the Holidays

The last thing you want this holiday season is a flare-up of gout that takes you out of all the fun. You’d like to enjoy the delicacies at parties and get-togethers, but you don’t want to pay the price. Is it possible to have it both ways?

Dec 2nd, 2024

When Does an Ingrown Toenail Require a Visit to the Podiatrist?

Some ingrown toenails are little more than a minor inconvenience. But there are times when an ingrown toenail should be treated by a podiatrist. Here’s some guidance on how to decide the best way to treat your ingrown toenail.

Oct 14th, 2024

Managing Gout Through Your Diet

Few conditions rival the sudden intense pain and swelling of a gout attack. A form of arthritis, gout can dampen your quality of life. Fortunately, you can take your life back by changing your diet.

Sep 1st, 2024

Stabbing Foot Pain: Is it Plantar Fasciitis?

You hit the park each morning for your daily run. But when you hit the pavement, you feel like you’ve been stabbed in the heel. Nothing’s in your shoe except your foot. You limp back to your apartment. Do you have plantar fasciitis? You just might.

Aug 1st, 2024

3 Early Signs of Bunions and How to Treat Them

Discover how to recognize early signs of bunions and effective treatments. From toe exercises to expert advice, learn how to keep your feet healthy and pain-free.

Jul 9th, 2024

The Benefits of treating Foot and Ankle Conditions with Platetet Rich Plasma (PRP)

Our board-certified podiatrist in Westchester county New York offered PRP injections for many foot and ankle injuries.

Nov 15th, 2022

How to replace New Fat Pad to your feet?

Fat pad Atrophy is fixable... yes we can now replace the areas of your foot that have worn away...

Nov 1st, 2022

How I get Rid of Toenail Fungus?

A very common office visit changes in the toenail.

Nov 3rd, 2020

Why do you have pain in the back of your heel?  Mariola Rivera, DPM

The cause of your pain in the back of your heel could be related to Achilles Tendinitis, Calcaneal spurs or Haglund's deformity

Oct 27th, 2020

Toe Walking: What Every Parent Should Know

Constantly walking on tip-toes might seem like a cute, temporary quirk of early childhood. However, the habit can lead to long-term problems or indicate a medical issue. As a parent, here’s what you should know.

Nov 1st, 2024

Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine

Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.

Jun 26th, 2024

Why your feet smell?

Primary focal Hyperhidrosis is a common condition affecting many of us.

May 29th, 2022