- Arthritis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- X-Rays
- Sports MedicineBoth acute and overuse injuries are common. Together they account for about 15% of all sports injuries. In clinical practice, it is therefore apparent that an understanding of the functional anatomy of the structures which comprise the foot and ankle, as well of those that extrinsically affect or are affected by the function the structures above. It is critical for any practitioner who is involved in the management of lower extremity overuse injuries.
- Physical TherapyThis may include alleviate of training errors, management of abnormal lower extremity biomechanical forces, and structure-specific strength and flexibility rehabilitation. While "resting" the injured structure through appropriate biomechanics management (such as control of excessive internal tibial rotation through control of excessive subtalar pronation in the runner with iliotibial band tendonitis) and appropriate activity modification.. The rehabilitation program begins with a management of inflammation through medication, ice, physical therapy modalities, activity modification, and, on occasion, use of corticosteroid or homeopathic or regenerative injections. As soon as sufficient reduction of inflammation occurs, strength rehabilitation is initiated through an exercise program to return to competitive participation in the desired sport.
- Flatfoot Correction
- Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy
- General PodiatryOur goal is to help foot problems through medical, surgical or control of abnormal foot function. I have been practicing for 25 years. Fifteen have been in New York City. I have trained podiatry residents and students in treatment and management of foot problems. Cosmetic conditions of the foot
- Flat Feet
- Heel SpursYour doctor will schedule appropriate lab tests, X-rays and advanced imaging studies, if necessary. A heel spur may or may not be present on an X-ray. Not all heel spurs hurt. It is the inflammation of the plantar fascia that causes the pain. Treatment is directed at reducing stress on the plantar fascia and decreasing inflammation at the attachment of the plantar fascia. It usually involves rest, heel cups, stretching, physical therapy modalities, strapping, orthotics, steroidal injections and non-steroidal, anti- inflammatory medications, stem cell injections, Platelet rich plasma, radiofrequency, homeopathic injections.
- Plantar FasciitisThe heel bone or calcaneus is the largest bone in the foot and projects backward beyond the leg bones to provide a useful lever for the muscles of the calf. It bears all of the body’s weight with each step. The stress placed on the heel bone and its associated structures is tremendous and makes it susceptible to what is known as plantar fasciitis or heel spur syndrome. The pain that results from these disorders is caused by the inflammation at the plantar fascia and heel bone. The plantar fascia is a the long band of fibers attached at the bottom of the heel bone. It also helps create the arch of the foot.
- Podiatric DeformitiesPlantar fasciitis and heel spur syndrome are usually the result of biomechanical faults. Biomechanical faults refer to such abnormalities as flexible flat feet, high-arched foot deformities and a tight Achilles tendon. These disorders place a greater amount of stress on the plantar fascia.