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Four Non-Obvious Reasons to See Your Foot Doctor Immediately

Most complications even of minor medical conditions are related to the fact that patients address them too late. Either the problem does not cause much pain or looks as to be well treated by your own – it sometimes seems to be less important than our daily

Jun 16th, 2022

Four things to know about orthotics from DR. NIRAL PATEL

Orthotics are medical devices that are prescribed by your podiatrist to help align and improve conditions that are related to your feet. They are designed by using a laser scan which is done in the office and then fabricated and customed in a lab along wit

Apr 27th, 2022

Beauty’s price: blisters, calluses, corns

The closer is summer the stronger is beauty’s demand. It is amazing how far we can go and how much we can sacrifice to be in better shape or to get into a nice dress. Not speaking about the pair of shoes we wish to fit. Bur everything comes with its price

Apr 1st, 2022

Shock Wave Therapy: when your heel heals

Most people don’t know what plantar fasciitis is. Until they face it. There are several ways to handle this medical issue. One of them is relatively new and called Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT).

Mar 23rd, 2022

Cosmetic toenails that allow your natural nails to grow

Sometimes medical problems affect not only the way we feel but also the way we look. There is no need to struggle with any discomfort if you want your toenails to look perfect. Especially, when it gets closer to warm days and open-toe shoes season.

Mar 7th, 2022

Workouts: how to do it safely for your foot and ankle

Spring is coming! Nice weather will call many of us for outdoor workouts. Here are some tips on how to do it safely for your foot and ankle.

Feb 28th, 2022

About gout: from purine to joint pain

There are many conditions that may cause joint pain. Gout is one of them. This is a form of inflammatory arthritis that often affects the big toe, although the source of the problem is hidden far from the foot. It is a metabolic pathology accompanied ...

Feb 28th, 2022

Support your arch – support your lifestyle

Our body is our blessing and our problem. Unfortunately, besides joy and satisfaction, it also might transmit pain - in a way that even doctors sometimes miss connections that do not look obvious. For example, connection of the feet positioning and the bac

Feb 21st, 2022

Minimally Invasive Surgeries with Maximum Effectiveness

Greater precision and increased accuracy. Less time in the operating room. A less painful and shorter recovery. Less damage to skin and muscle. And, finally, smaller, less visible scars. All that mentioned above apply to Minimally Invasive Surgeries.

Feb 11th, 2022

Do Not Allow Foot Problems to Mess up Your Winter Season

Sometimes winter does not come alone, it can bring us chilblains, acute neuropathy issues and in worst scenarios fractures and sprains.

Jan 19th, 2022

Dermal Fillers…Not Just Another Pretty Face

Dermal Fillers have revolutionized the practice of aesthetic medicine, mostly for the face.

Dec 26th, 2019

House Slippers, Socks, or Crocs: How to Choose the Safest Footwear

You want your loved one to be comfy around the house, but what's on his or her feet has a huge impact on safety. Accidental falls are a major cause of broken bones and, in turn, out-of-home placement for older adults.

Feb 15th, 2022

When you cannot run away from the pain

Yoga, CrossFit, soccer, football, there are thousands of types of sports activities that can be very beneficial to our body and mind, but at the same time, they can lead to acute or chronic conditions, injuries and trauma if not practiced correctly.

Sep 20th, 2021

Focus Shockwave for Plantar Fasciitis

Focus Shockwave for Plantar Fasciitis

Nov 19th, 2020

Rejuvenation Injections Centrifuge Demonstration

Rejuvenation Injections Centrifuge Demonstration

Nov 19th, 2020

What is Foot & Ankle Neuropathy ?

Neuropathy is basically his condition in which your, your nerves stop firing or the fire abnormally.

Jan 15th, 2020

Chances Are, It’s Plantar Fasciitis

I see a lot of different conditions of the foot and ankle in my practice, but by far one of the most common is Plantar Fasciitis.

Dec 13th, 2019

Ingrown Toenails

They’re annoying. They’re painful. They’re common. Yes, ingrown toenails are a nuisance affecting millions of people every year.

Aug 15th, 2019

No Need to Be Down on Your Heels

At one time or another, most people experience chronic heel pain. It’s especially prevalent in city dwellers who pound the pavement every day,...

Aug 12th, 2019

Toenail & Foot Fungus, Fundamentally

Have you noticed a yellow discoloration in one or more of your toenails? Is the toenail thicker and harder to trim than usual?

Aug 8th, 2019

Don’t’ Let Pain Be Your Achilles Heel

Have you been experiencing pain in the back of your heel? If so, the cause might very well be Achilles Tendinitis.

Aug 5th, 2019

Arthritis Doesn’t Ignore Feet

When you think about arthritis, what parts of the body pop into your mind? I’d venture to say that you didn’t think of your feet.

Aug 1st, 2019

Numbness and Diabetic Neuropathy. How to protect your feet

Have you been experiencing seemingly unexplained foot or ankle pain? The culprit might very well be Neuropathy.

Jul 26th, 2019

Skin Cancer – Don’t Ignore Your Feet

In general, skin care of the foot and ankle is often ignored. Of course, a good dermatologist will examine your feet and ankles for skin cancer in a routine screening.

Jul 1st, 2019

Flat Feet…No Longer the Arch Enemy

Collapsing arches have become somewhat of an epidemic. No, flat feet aren’t something you can catch.

Jun 24th, 2019

What is Plantar Fasciitis ? An In Depth Look!

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common conditions we see in the foot. And basically what it is, is inflammation of a structure that’s on the bottom of the foot that runs from the heel bone to your toes and as it becomes inflamed,...

Dec 31st, 2018

Passion to Treat New Yorkers with the Most Advanced Podiatric Care

Daria N.: New York is the greatest walking and running city in the world, so it is especially important for New Yorkers to live pain-free, commuting and enjoying what the city has to offer.

Dec 30th, 2018

Experiencing pain in the back of your foot?

Have you been experiencing pain in the back of your foot? If so, the cause may very well be Achilles tendinitis.

Dec 30th, 2018

Whats Best to wear ? Heals Or Flats ?

Dr. Tania Kapila talks about the choice every woman has to make. Heels or flats? Dr. Kapila, what is the verdict?

Dec 30th, 2018

How Dermal Fillers Release Foot Pain

Dermal fillers have revolutionized the practice of aesthetic medicine for the face. Today, podiatric medicine is using dermal fillers to release pain in a foot.

Dec 30th, 2018

Podiatric Surgeon Dr Patel – Heel Pain and New Yorkers

One of the most common questions and conditions that I see in my patients is heel pain. In the city of New York where everyone is walking on hard pavement,...

Dec 30th, 2018

Why Custom foot Orthotics?

Why would anyone decide to wear custom foot orthotics? Orthotics are a very important part in podiatry. A lot of us are born, what is called asymmetric, or with what is known as limb length discrepancy, LLD.

Mar 6th, 2018

Why Skin Care of the Foot and Ankle is Often Ignored

Did you know that in general skin care of the foot and ankle is often ignored? We discuss the importance of routine skin cancer screenings of the foot and ankle.

Mar 6th, 2018

What Should I Know About Arthritis of the Feet?

Did you know that your feet can be very much affected by arthritis?

Jan 6th, 2018

Dr. Bahri – Treatment for Fungus & Athletes Foot

Dr. Bahri – Treatment for Fungus & Athletes Foot

Jan 6th, 2018

Stones on the Balls of Your Foot : Morton’s Neuroma Treatment

DeLoor Podiatry has plenty of patients who complain of stones on the ball of their foot. They say it “feels like I’m walking on marbles.”

Oct 2nd, 2017

Numbing and Electricity in Toes: Solutions for Neuroma in the Foot

Numbing and electricity in toes when running ruins the “high” of runnning for many patients. DeLoor Podiatry sees people who come in after trying different shoes, and different foot supports.

Oct 2nd, 2017

Ankle Arthritis

Ankle arthritis is a pain when walking and one of the most common complaints patients bring to the attention of Dr. Jose Loor at DeLoor Podiatry in Gramercy, New York.

Sep 9th, 2017

Heel Pain: Neuritis of the Foot

Heel pain in the morning is odd and disturbing enough that patients bring the complaint to DeLoor Podiatry. No one wants to keep dealing with pain first thing in the morning.

Jul 2nd, 2017

Ilizarov. Returning freedom of movement

The great orthopedic surgeon and inventor Gavriil Abramovich Ilizarov would have turned 96 on June, 15.

Jun 20th, 2017

Ankle Swelling

Plenty of patients have come to us complaining of ankle swelling at the end of the day. This is usually normal and not a cause for concern.

Jun 9th, 2017

Ankle Clicking – Damaged Cartilage

“Why is my ankle clicking?” “My ankle makes a popping sound.” We hear this quite a bit from patients in DeLoor Podiatry, pun intended.

May 9th, 2017

Painful Arch and Heel – Understanding Your Plantar Fasciitis and Fasciosis

A painful arch, a burning sensation in the heel and the arch of the foot making it almost impossible to stand and walk, often sends patients to DeLoor Podiatry in a hurry.

Apr 9th, 2017

High Heels: The Known and Less Known Dangers and how to Avoid Them

It is no secret that the world of fashion condemns any footwear that does not have a semblance of a heel.

Mar 24th, 2017

The Perils of High Heels — Ankle Instability and Injury

Patients come to our specialists about ankle instability, noticeable in the inability to wear high heels.

Jan 9th, 2017

Weak or Loose Ankle – Repairing Cartilage Loss

A weak ankle or a loose ankle is one of the common complaints patients bring to the specialists at DeLoor Podiatry.

Jan 9th, 2017

Painful Inner Ankle – Solutions for Traumatic Arthritis

DeLoor Podiatry has a number of patients with post-traumatic arthritis. It affects around 6 million people in the United States.

Jan 9th, 2017