Summer is the time for fun and sun, when we can remove excess layers and go ‘light’ with our wardrobe, including what wear on our feet. However, this can come at a cost since many sandals are sometimes too simple and lack good design, materials and features which can damage...
Arch support is a popular topic these days even though the term has existed for many years when shoemakers molded layers of leather and fabric to design more comfortable shoes back in the early 1900’s. Unfortunately, most big box shoe brands don’t put much emphasis on this and design shoes...
That painful shooting pain in the morning you might be experiencing when your feet first step on the ground is probably due to plantar fasciitis. This foot condition can have a very significant effect on your life if it gets to the point where any activity or even just walking...
I have a bunion on my right foot. In the summer, I always become self-conscious about how my feet look in sandals and flip flops because of the protruding bump and the curved silhouette of my foot. But what bothers me most, which is a year-round problem, is how difficult...
Walking is the most basic activity the human body performs yet so many of us experience pain and discomfort and unfortunately are forced to avoid it. Walking has a plethora of health benefits from maintaining a healthy body weight, helping lower your blood sugar, boosting immune function and much more....
Plantar Fasciitis, also referred to as joggers’ heel or tennis heel, is a common foot condition known for causing foot pain, especially when getting out of bed in the morning. Approximately 10% of the population suffers from plantar fasciitis, with many others likely going undiagnosed. You can treat Plantar Fasciitis...
Walking is one of the best physical activities we can engage in that has so many benefits to our body and soul. With summer fast approaching, there has never been a better time to get up and get walking. However, so many of us can’t seem to engage in this activity...
When working long hours or if we are very active and simply spend most of our day on our feet, we come to expect foot pain and discomfort as an inevitable consequence. But when this foot pain starts to interfere with how well we work and prevent us from going...
Walking is the most basic activity we perform on a daily basis. Some of us are more active and walk as a “sport” for conditioning and endurance, while others engage in this activity as necessary movement to carry out our daily needs. Regardless of the reason and motivation, we want...
Walking is one of the most effective ways to support your body’s health, especially if you have diabetes. Walking helps to stimulate circulation, particularly in the lower extremities, like the feet. Since diabetes often affects the feet, it is important to choose the right pair of diabetic walking shoes and...
Perhaps you live in an area that has distinct seasons and a winter climate, or maybe you’re just looking for more coverage and protection in your busy day to day. Just like good shoes, good boots need to be designed with features that will have you walking comfortably and pain...
With summer just around the corner, most of us are already thinking ahead about what sandals to add to our shoe collection and how they will match our wardrobe. While there is a lot to consider in terms of style, whether it be color and upper design, there is even...
If you listen to advice from any podiatrist, they will tell you to never walk barefoot around the house. The reason is vey simple. When we are barefoot, we put our feet at risk from so many different dangers that are naturally present around the house. Sharp objects may be...
For some people, eliminating 100% of their foot pain is not always possible with just wearing good and proper fitting shoes, no matter how great they are. So, what are other measures you can take in order to feel great on your feet and find relief? This is where orthotic...
By Dr. Steven Gershman Growing up and now as an adult I always had trouble finding comfortable shoes. When I was young, I had no idea shoes had different widths and no shoes ever felt good. Later on, I found shoes with wide width labels and that changed everything. My...
By Dr. Steven Gershman What is a Bunion? The medical term for a bunion is "Hallux Abducto Valgus “, or just "Hallux Valgus”. It is a deformity of the big toe area of the foot including a bump on the inside or medial side of the foot, just behind the...
By Dr. Steven Gershman If you had a headache as the major symptom of brain cancer, would you want to just treat the headache? You may get rid of the headache, but the cancer would continue its course. If you had a broken bone causing pain, would you just take...
By Dr. Steven Gershman, DPM Diabetics are much more vulnerable to major complications such as ulcers, infections and numbness or pain. In previous blogs I have written extensively on this subject. 10 Simple Smart Tips That Focus on Footcare for Diabetics 1. Inspect your feet daily. This is probably...
By Dr. Steven Gershman, DPM What is edema? There are many types of Edema, but they are all characterized by buildup of fluid in the tissues of the body causing swelling. It is commonly called "fluid retention" and is often seen in the extremities and as such it is known...
By Dr. Steven Gershman When I think of bunions, I think back to when I was growing up and can still picture seeing old women with shoes cut out on the big toe side and very wide feet. Where the shoe was cut out there was a bump on the...
