A neuroma features a disorganized mass of nerves that develops because of an injury like a cut, stretch, or crush trauma. This extra tissue makes a nerve thicker, which can aggravate conditions within the surrounding tissue. Morton’s neuroma is a foot condition that typically develops between your third and fourth toes across the ball of your foot. You…
Sprained ankles are common, whether you’re an elite athlete, weekend warrior, or couch-bound spectator. Any motion, stumble, or awkward step that rotates a foot to its outer edge can stretch or tear ankle ligaments beyond their capabilities. Ankle sprains range from minor to severe, taking from a few days to weeks or months to recover….
Running can be a great workout, though it places great demands on your feet. Injuries from blisters to stress fractures can put you on the sidelines as well as causing lower body injuries to ankles, knees, or hips. As sports medicine specialists, we at Hudson Valley Foot Associates are standing by to help you when your feet need…
Absorbing the weight of your body with each step, your feet usually make easy work of these tremendous forces. The arch of the foot and a tough band of tissue called the plantar fascia form a shock-absorbing bow that spreads out the load in a normal foot. However, the height of the foot arch varies…
Though there are hundreds of variations of the human papillomavirus (HPV), only a few of them cause plantar warts, growths that appear on the soles of your feet. Unlike some other HPV infections, plantar warts aren’t a sign of serious infection, and most go away over time. However, plantar warts have a knack for forming…
More than 37 million Americans are thought to have diabetes, including 8.5 million who are unaware of their illness. Whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, elevated levels of blood sugar damage tissue throughout your body, causing a wide range of health issues. Your feet often suffer from blood vessel and nerve damage….
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 14% of the American population have toenail fungus infections. It’s a common condition often caused by the same fungi that cause athlete’s foot. Entering through a crack or split in a nail, these fungal invaders can cause your nails to discolor and crumble. Though it’s sometimes possible…
Genetics, ill-fitting footwear, and injuries can each contribute to a potentially painful condition called hammertoe. Usually affecting the second, third, or fourth toe, hammertoe stems from an abnormal bend in the middle joint of the affected toe. A related condition, called mallet toe, affects the third toe joint, nearest the toenail. Hammertoe becomes a problem when…
As parents, we always want the best for our children. These remarkable little ones start out helpless before racing forward with increasing independence until, before you know it, they mature into self-sufficient adults. First-time parents often feel overwhelmed with the responsibility they have for their child. Medically, there are well visits, vaccinations, and developmental monitoring…
Running shoes are not created equally. There’s a reason why there are so many models out there, even within brands. Your feet are unique, and so is your running gait. In a perfect world, there would be as many running shoes as there are runners. As sports medicine specialists, the podiatrists at Hudson Valley Foot Associates can help…
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