Next Step: Foot Care In Connecticut

• posted: Aug. 26, 2017
• Bunions

Bunions can be painful and unsightly. Our team of doctors, Jeffrey S. Kahn, D.P.M., Richard E. Ehle, D.P.M., Craig M. Kaufman, D.P.M. and Ayman M. Latif, D.P.M., can help to Read More

• posted: Aug. 26, 2017
• podiatrist,  Ingrown Toenails

  Well-tended feet are the essential foundation of the active lifestyle necessary for long-term health and well-being. Neglecting your feet can create unnecessary discomfort throughout your body.  Here are ten tips Read More

• posted: Aug. 26, 2017
• diabetic

Podiatrists treat and see all types of foot, ankle, and even toe problems. They can range from breaks, fungus, and blisters, to diabetic diseases, deformities, and allergies. There is not Read More

• posted: Aug. 26, 2017
• foot arches

Flat feet are bad for your health because they do not allow your feet to touch the floor in the right manner. If the arches that hold your feet in Read More

• posted: Aug. 26, 2017
• Neuromas,  sensory nerve

Neuromas act as serious disruptors to your foot and ankle health because they numb the nerves in your feet! But don’t worry, because our team of doctors, Jeffrey S. Kahn, Read More

• posted: Jan. 09, 2017
• Foot Disorder

Up to 60 percent of older adults are affected by a foot disorder, including bunions. Known as one of the more common foot disorders, bunions form as a bony bump Read More

• posted: Jan. 02, 2017
• Foot Injury,  Knee Injury

Understanding your body is crucial toward treatment and prevention of knee and foot injuries. Knee and foot injuries can occur as a result of any physical activity, such as running Read More

• posted: Dec. 26, 2016
• Causes

Ingrown toenails can occur when too much pressure is exerted on the toenails, typically on the big toenail. Ingrown toenails, if left untreated, are painful and can potentially lead to Read More

• posted: Dec. 19, 2016
• Morton’s Neuroma,  Nerve Inflammation

Morton’s neuroma affects about 30 percent of people, and exists as a condition in which the foot’s second toe may be larger than the big toe. Because of this irregularity, Read More

• posted: Dec. 12, 2016
• Diabetic Feet,  Routine Foot Exams

Taking care of your diabetic feet is of utmost importance in making sure that you stay healthy. Avoid going barefoot and always wear shoes. Walking barefoot as a diabetic patient Read More

• posted: Dec. 05, 2016
• Running injuries,  Orthotics,  turf toe

One common running injury often experienced when running is turf toe, also known as “an acute, traumatic bursitis of the first toe-metatarsal joint associated with tendonitis,” attributed to playing on Read More

• posted: Nov. 28, 2016
• Improper Footwear

Plantar fasciitis occurs most often either as an acute or a semi-acute injury. The ligament that runs along the heel to the toe, called the plantar fascia, becomes strained or Read More

• posted: Nov. 21, 2016
• gout,  Uric Acid,  Proper Hydration

For those who suffer from gout, maintaining proper hydration is vital to ensuring that our body processes essential nutrients, which can help dilute the uric acid in the foods we Read More

• posted: Nov. 14, 2016
• Swelling,  Arthritis,  Inflammation

Arthritis occurs as swelling and inflammation of the body’s joints, leading to symptoms such as rashes, itchiness, fever, weight loss, and trouble breathing, according to the National Institute of Arthritis Read More

• posted: Nov. 07, 2016
• Sports Injury

Anthony Davis provided an update on his ankle injury in early October, stating that he was rehabbing his injury. “It’s steady improving every day and I’m trying to figure out Read More