Metropodiatry: Dr. Scott Rubenstein

11/28/2018

Stretching your plantar fascia and other lower muscles before using the treadmill can help reduce your chances of foot pain and injury.

11/21/2018

It’s estimated that up to 60 million adults in the US have flat feet. If you or your child has foot pain, it’s a good idea to see the podiatrist for a thorough evaluation and treatment. With proper care, you can prevent additional discomfort and debilitating complications.

11/07/2018

Up to 25 percent of athletic injuries are foot and ankle related. But with some simple precautions you can greatly decrease the risk of injury!

10/31/2018

Although some simple treatments for ingrown toenails can be performed at home, performing “bathroom surgery” to remove an ingrown toenail can actually make the condition worse! The safest and most effective approach is to see your podiatrist for proper diagnosis and treatment.

10/24/2018

When you walk, every time your heel lifts off the ground it forces your toes to carry one half of your body weight!

10/17/2018

Wearing high heels puts tremendous stress on your lower limbs that can lead to a host of chronic problems; and according to statistics, the number of high heel-related injuries in the emergency room has doubled over the last decade!

10/10/2018

Why are flip-flops bad for your feet? The lack of arch, heel, and lateral support offered by flip-flops leaves one vulnerable to such things as foot fatigue, plantar fasciitis, and sprained ankles. Furthermore, curling your toes to keep flip-flops from falling off your feet can contribute to bunions or hammer-toes!

10/03/2018

According to statistics, seventy-five percent of Americans experience foot health problems at some time in their lives. Any number of factors can cause foot disorders and related issues to develop, ranging from diseases, injuries, deformities, biomechanical flaws to improper footwear.

09/26/2018

The ancient Romans used a “barleycorn” to measure feet when making a sandal. In 1324, King Edward of England signed a royal decree making barleycorns the official unit of measurement for sizing shoes. The ‘barleycorn’ system is still in use today and is the basis for shoe measurement in the United Kingdom and Ireland. A barleycorn is approximately 1/3 of an inch, the equivalent of one shoe size.

09/19/2018

Foot infections are the leading cause of hospitalization for diabetics. If you suffer from diabetes, it’s important to establish an at-home foot care regimen and make regular visits to a podiatrist in order to maintain good foot health.

09/12/2018

According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, people take around 8,000 steps every day. By the time you turn 50, that comes out to over 50,000 miles!

09/05/2018

Foot doctors have seen the incidence of injuries to the Achilles tendon increase by almost 300 percent in little over a decade. Here is some advice on preventing damage to the Achilles tendon:

Nia Dennis could tell something was wrong as she began her tumbling routine during a gymnastics event. "When I started to launch into the air, I felt a pop, and my whole calf got tingly and cold," says Dennis, a former member of the U.S. women's national gymnastics team.