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As a podiatrist, I recommend the following tips to help avoid fungus from a pedicure: Make sure to choose a reputable and clean salon: Look for salons that follow proper hygiene protocols, such as using disposable tools, sanitizing all surfaces, and sterilizing equipment in an autoclave. Avoid sharing nail polish...
As a podiatrist, I recommend the following tips to help avoid fungus from a pedicure: Make sure to choose a reputable and clean salon: Look for salons that follow proper hygiene protocols, such as using disposable tools, sanitizing all surfaces, and sterilizing equipment in an autoclave. Avoid sharing nail polish...
Kalmar Family Podiatry is here to help those suffering from plantar fasciitis, a common and painful foot condition that affects the bottom of the foot. Signs and symptoms of plantar fasciitis may include: - Pain or discomfort in the heel or arch of the foot, particularly when standing or walking...
Feel like you tried everything to get rid of your foot pain due to a Morton's Neuroma? Surgery is a successful treatment option for long term pain relief. Surgical Options: At Kalmar Family Podiatry, Dr. Garrett Kalmar provides two different surgical treatment options for a diagnosed mortons neuroma. Prior to...
Feel like you tried everything to treat your Morton’s Neuroma but still feel the pain with walking. Still having burning pain or the feeling of walking on a marble? Kalmar Family Podiatry is proud to offer Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy for your Morton’s Neuroma. Most patients with a Morton’s neuroma respond...
After a full clinical exam of your foot your podiatrist may order an x-ray to make sure and rule out other common causes of your foot pain. If your podiatrist suspects a Morton’s neuroma you will be provided several different treatment options in an effort to get you being pain...
Ever feel like your walking on a pebble or a marble only to check your shoe and see nothing is there? This pain in for feet or toes may start to make your day-to-day tasks very difficult. This may be a sign of a neuroma. 1 – Pain 2 –...
What is a Neuroma? Your feet are made up of several nerves that run between your bones and provide you skin sensation. Just like other areas of your body, these nerves can become irritated leading to pain. When the nerves to the toes become pinched and inflamed you may experience...
Children’s Shoes: - At a young age we recommend children be out of shoes as much as possible to allow the child to develop strength and stability. - Once children are placed in shoes, it is the job of the guardian to monitor the child closely. As you all know children...
Therefore, the best ways to avoid thick painful skin build up is to: Wear appropriate size shoe gear: The Goldilocks Theory Wearing shoes that are too small or too tight will squeeze the foot Wearing shoes that are too big will cause your feet to slide and lead to friction...
What is a corn or callus? A corn and a callus are both build-up of thick hard tissue but are different because off where they are located on the foot and/or toes. The main reason why a corn or callus develops is due to excessive pressure or friction. This can...
1. If the Shoe Fits, Wear It: When hitting the winter trails, shopping malls or ski slopes don't compromise comfort and safety. Protect your feet from blisters, calluses and ankle injuries with the right shoes for the activity. 2. Be Pedicure Safety Conscious: Reduce your risk of infection during...
Towel stretch: With both knees straight, use a belt or towel to pull the top of thefoot toward the shin and hold. Keep your foot/ankle relaxed while you do this. Do not bend your “toes to your nose” as this uses the anterior muscles and cheats the Achilles stretch. Standing...
Why Stretch: Most heel pain is caused by having a tight calf muscle. The calf muscle connects to the Achilles tendon, which connects to the back of the heel. A calf muscle that is too tight can put a large amount of pressue and stress to the bottom of the...
Take it Slow: Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither is your goal. Whether your goal is to lose weight, build muscle or just increase your overall health and wellbeing, take your time. Don’t forget to stretch: Stretching is often overlooked but it is the best way to reduce...
Derrick Henry, sustained a season ending injury this past Sunday while playing the Indianapolis Colts. This is a huge loss for the Tennessee Titans as there star running back will be undergoing surgery this upcoming Tuesday for a jones fracture. A jones fracture, is a break in the fifth metatarsal...
They are progressive, meaning that without intervention a Bunion will get worse over time. A Bunion will typically first appear as a mild bump below the big toe that protrudes out from the foot. As it develops the bony bump may become more severe, causing irritation in footwear, redness and...
Why Do I have a bunion? A bunion can form for various reasons: Inappropriate shoe gear Foot type Flat Feet (overpronation) High arch Feet (Under-pronation) Genetics Long Term Stress on your feet People suffering from and dealing with bunions shouldn’t go through life in pain. There are several treatment options...
A bunion, also known as hallux valgus is a bony bump that forms on the side of the big toe. We also can have a bunion on the outside of the little toe known as a bunionette. Bunions can make walking extremely uncomfortable and tend to get larger over time...
Question 1: What is an Ankle Sprain? An Ankle sprain is an injury to the ligaments of the ankle. Most commonly one or more ligaments on the outside of the ankle are injured. Question 2: What is a ligament? Ligaments are bands of tissue kind of like a rubber band....
Severs Disease: Severs disease is one of the most common conditions we seen in children and young adults. At this age, our heel bone is still growing which makes the growth plate vulnerable to injury. Inflammation of the heel bone leads to pain and discomfort making it tough for your...
Turf Toe: Simply stated a turf to injury occurs when the big toe joint (MTPJ) gets "jammed" against the ground and flexes beyond its capabilities. This is prevalent in football players as most games are now played on turf. This artificial material is harder and grass and doesn't "give" as...
Are you one of the millions of people annually who have either fallen or almost fallen on black ice during these cold winter months? Falls on icy surfaces are a major cause of ankle sprains and fractures. The ankle joint is extremely vulnerable to serious injury from hard falls...
Foot and Ankle Arthritis Treatments: Although there is no cure for arthritis there are a number of treatments that can reduce pain, and increase function. Lifestyle Modifications: Some daily lifestyle changes can drastically impact ones lif: Reduce aggravating activates Switch to lower impact activities like cycling, swimming, elliptical to lessen...
- There are over 100 variants or rheumatic disease and arthritis - Arthritis is one of the leading causes of disability in the US - Arthritis also affects children: 1/250 children globally - Although there is no cure for arthritis there are several treatment options available to reduce pain and...
On Thanksgiving weekend President-Elect Joe Biden fell while playing with one of his dogs. After seeing his orthopedist, Dr. Kevin O'connor it was confirmed he had a hairline (small) fracture to a mid-foot bone known as the intermediate cuneiform. This was not picked up on x-ray however due to his...
1. Painful swollen joints: - Joint pain caused by arthritis is often described as dull, achy, and sometimes throbbing. - Inflammation of the joint can be painful, tender, and present with increased warmth, redness, and swelling. - Classic sign and symptom 2. Joint stiffness: - Reduction in range of motion. Can...
Factors that can increase your risk of stress fractures include: Increased Activity: When increasing your work out or training regimen innapropriately Go slow with intensity of training, duration of training and frequency of training Sports: High imact sports such as basketball, tennis, dance, gymnastics and track and field Gender: Women,...
Stress Fractures are small cracks and breaks in a bone. We see them quite often in the long bones of the foot called the metatarsals. Stress Fractures are cuased by repetitive injury due to inappropriate shoe gear, increasing a workout training program too quickly, poor bone quality due to underlying...
Swift ® Therapy isn’t just a treatment, it’s the answer for plantar warts. For anyone who either has a plantars wart or knows someone who has a wart can attest to how frustrating it can be to get rid of. Why is that? Warts are a symptom of the Human...
Warts are a common viral skin condition we see in Podiatry quite often. Foot warts are derived from the Human Papilloma Virus or HPV for short and can be quite stubborn. Sometimes warts can resolve on their own but if left untreated can persist for several years. Although they are...
Viral Transmission and recurrence HPV virus can spread via contact HPV can remain dormant in the body Even if you wart goes away, there is a high recurrence and resurfacing of the wart unless the route cause of the wart, that being the HPV is treated properly Pain and Mobility...
Warts are the most common viral infection of the skin. 7 – 10% of the general population are affected Plantar Warts are a symptom of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV-1; HPV-2; HPV-4). This virus can appear out of nowhere and be painful depending on where on the foot it is located...
Pain – Calluses are painful whenever direct pressure is applied. Warts are typically painful when the wart is squeezed side-to-side Location on Foot – Warts can occur anywhere on the foot where as a callus forms due to pressure spots on the bottom or sides of the feet Timing –...
We have recently learned about another condition possibly linked to COVID-19 and it involves your feet and hands. The dermatological presentation can look like red-purple discoloration, the skin may become raised, bumpy and can even develop ulcerations. Some people with the condition have related to warm/hot skin that burns and...
Virtual Health Email The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has quickly changed our daily lives, and Kalmar Family Podiatry is doing everything we can to help during this public health crisis. Have a foot or ankle issue? No matter if it is something mild or emergent, we are here to help!...
What Are Orthotics Orthotics are shoe inserts that correct abnormal biomechanics in the feet which can lead to irregular, walking patterns, ankle pain or foot pain. Also called arch supports, orthotics allow people to stand, walk, and run more efficiently and comfortably. Podiatrists often prescribe/make orthotic devices to correct...
A child may have heel pain due to a number of reasons being: Severs disease or calcaneal apophysitis Bone bruise or overuse injury Stress fracture Achilles Tendinitis Bursitis Plantar Fasciitis The most common cause of heel pain in adolesecents is calcaneal apophysitis or severs disease. This is a form of...
School is almost back in session. But before the books are open, the school sports fields are covered with young athletes eager to make a team this fall. Whether your child is a student-athlete in middle or high school, playing for a travel sports team, or just playing a backyard...
So what is PRP? Platelet Rich Plasma is taken from ones own blood. Your blood contains red and white blood cells, plasma and platelets. These platelets contain hundreds of proteins known as growth factors that aid in healing. Through platelets an army of stem cells are recruited. Now imagine...
What is a splinter? A splinter most often is a shard of wood but it could also be a thorn from a bush, a small piece of plastic or even a piece of metal. Fortunately, 9 times out of 10 a splinter is a non-event and can easily be removed...
Kevin Durant went down like someone hit him in the back of the leg. This is a very typical finding in acute Achilles tear injuries. What is the Achilles tendon and what is the function? The Achilles tendon is made up of 2 muscles – the gastrocnemius and the soleus....
What is Plantar Fasciitis? The plantar fascia is a flat band of tissue that attaches to your heel and extends the bottom of your foot to the toes. Plantar fasciitis pain usually presents as pain on the bottom of the foot after rest which may improve with walking. Early fasciitis...
The expert team at Kalmar Family Podiatry in Huntington, New York, has provided the Top 5 ways to prevent common running injuries to keep your foot and ankle pain free while exercising. Best thing anyone can do is to slowly and gradually increase his or her training and mileage. Studies...
Do you think your feet are getting flatter? Well, they probably are to some degree. Not all flat feet are painful or cause symptoms. Painful flat feet can be treated. With flat feet, the arch flattens and the entire sole of the foot has contact with the floor when standing....
The following symptoms of diabetes are typical. However, some people with type 2 diabetes have symptoms so mild that they go unnoticed. Common symptoms of diabetes: Urinating often Feeling very thirsty Feeling very hungry - even though you are eating Extreme fatigue Blurry vision Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal...
Unexplained foot fractures may be the first sign of osteoporosis, a bone thinning disease which affects over 28 million Americans and accounts for 1.5 million bone fractures a year. Osteoporosis is frequently referred to as the “silent crippler” since it often progresses without any symptoms or isn’t diagnosed until a person experiences...
Skiing at a resort or gliding across an indoor ice rink makes for great winter recreation. But to make sure you finish your day with a mug of hot cocoa instead of a cast and crutches, follow these handy tips: 1. Make sure skates, ski boots or snowboard boots fit...
If you are living with diabetes, the onset of winter can be dangerous for your feet. Colder temperatures combined with poor blood circulation and possible nerve damage in your extremities can make your feet vulnerable to infection, serious complications or possible amputation. 1.Keep feet dry. Take these precautions to keep your...
Winter’s popular women’s boots typically feature tall, spiked heels and narrow, pointed toes. These boots can make your feet unstable on snow- and ice-covered surfaces. A stylish low-heeled winter boot is a lot more fashionable than a cast and crutches. We recommend that women scuff up the soles of new...
Custom Orthotics for Plantar Fasciitis, Bunions, Arthritis & more... Many foot and ankle conditions are caused by poor foot position or alignment and can be dramatically improved with use of custom orthotics. The purpose of orthotics is to hold the foot in a certain position while controlling the amount of motion the...
Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a podiatrist in the Huntington, NY area, we’re excited you are here. With the podiatric industry advancing, we recognize the importance of keeping our patients and visitors up to date with all of the new and exciting things taking place in...