Beech Tree Podiatry

02/16/2023

Today is a bittersweet day for me!
I am saying goodbye to my office of 50 years Beech Tree Podiatry at 1546 East Market St. But…i am transferring myself and staff as well as my devoted patients to Premier Ankle & Foot Specialists at 2050 East Market St thanks to Dr. Jeffery Kauffman.
While I am sad to leave my office and all the wonderful memories it holds, I am excited to become part of Premier Podiatry!
Again a big thank you to all my wonderful and devoted patients (friends) that have supported me for the last 50 years! Hope to see you all at my new location Premier Podiatry. ❤️👍

12/12/2022

We are looking for some help in the
Office. We need a person to help take patients to the treatment rooms and help them get ready to see the Doctor. No previous experience necessary. Hours 8-1 and some afternoon hours. Mon -Thur. Please call Vicky at 717-843-0896 Or Doctor Chantiles at 717-968-9362. Thank you

01/30/2022

Podiatrist Discusses Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction

According to Lance Johnson, DPM, "Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, also known as progressive collapsing foot deformity, occurs with aging and wear and tear, resulting in a painful flatfoot. It occurs when chronic stress is placed on the posterior tibial tendon and other soft tissue structures of the arch, resulting in inflammation, and sometimes tearing of the tendon. Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction can occur with underlying deformity or arthritis.
"Treatment of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction depends on severity. Rest, ice, compression, elevation, and anti-inflammatory medications can all be used to initially treat pain and inflammation. Orthotics/inserts, CAM boots, or ankle braces may all be used to help support the foot and treat symptoms. Physical therapy and steroid injections can also be indicated in certain circumstances. Surgical intervention is typically recommended when pain is interfering with a patient’s hobbies, work, and activities of daily living,"

11/18/2021

11/18/2021

Job available for podiatric assistant No previous experience. Will train. Male or Female. Mon thru Thur. 8-5. Benefits after 90 days. Please call (717) 843-0896.

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08/14/2021

Podiatrist Discusses Swollen Feet and Ankles

There are ways to relieve swelling from everyday causes — and sometimes you can even prevent it, says podiatrist Georgeanne Botek, DPM. “When it comes to swelling, it’s about management and getting through the day,” Dr. Botek says. “There’s nothing that’s necessarily curative, but you can take steps to ease pain and discomfort.”


Dr. Georgeanne Botek

Dr. Botek suggests starting with lightweight compression socks. Be sure you select a pair that isn’t too tight for your body. Put them on in the morning and wear them as long as you remain comfortable. Elevating your legs above the level of your heart helps drain built-up fluid from your lower extremities, says Dr. Botek. Basically, you give your circulatory system a little assistance by letting gravity do its thing.

08/14/2021

Podiatrist Discusses Swollen Feet and Ankles

There are ways to relieve swelling from everyday causes — and sometimes you can even prevent it, says podiatrist Georgeanne Botek, DPM. “When it comes to swelling, it’s about management and getting through the day,” Dr. Botek says. “There’s nothing that’s necessarily curative, but you can take steps to ease pain and discomfort.
Dr. Botek suggests starting with lightweight compression socks. Be sure you select a pair that isn’t too tight for your body. Put them on in the morning and wear them as long as you remain comfortable. Elevating your legs above the level of your heart helps drain built-up fluid from your lower extremities, says Dr. Botek. Basically, you give your circulatory system a little assistance by letting gravity do its thing.

06/28/2021

Podiatrist Discusses How to Tell a Wart from an IPK

According to Ainsley Roberson Rusevlyan, DPM, "plantar warts are caused by a virus. However, there are other types of growths that can affect the bottoms of our feet as well. One of those is called a porokeratoma (plural: porokeratosis), which is a type of hard callus that is easy to mistake for a wart. It is sometimes known as a “seed corn” because of its appearance. A podiatrist is able to determine the difference between the two conditions."
The way to identify a plantar wart is for a podiatrist to remove the top layers of dead skin exposing many small drops of blood in the center of the lesion. This is referred to as capillary pinpoint bleeding and is characteristic of a wart. Pain with lateral compression, or squeezing the area from side to side, is another sign of a plantar wart. A porokeratoma will usually feel hard and smooth, without the roughness of a wart. Most of the time, it is quite small, no larger than a sesame seed. Warts are often larger. The pain can be unpleasant, feeling as though you have a splinter caught in your foot, or that you stepped on a piece of glass," says Dr. Rusevlyan.

06/28/2021

NY Podiatrist Explains What to Look for in a Well-Built Sandal

As summer turns the corner, bringing with it plans of BBQs, picnics, beach days, and evening strolls galore, it’s important to find a pair of sandals with arch support that will keep your feet comfortable and supported throughout the day. If you’re at a loss for where to start, a safe choice is to purchase a sandal that carries the APMA Seal of Approval, says Miguel Cunha, DPM, a podiatrist based in New York City and founder of Gotham Footcare.
There are three primary factors to pay attention to when shopping for sandals, according to Dr. Cunha: the arch, the heel, and the width. “I recommend a sandal that has an arch incorporated into its design to provide support, shock absorption, and minimize discomfort,” he says. Without a built-in arch, the footbed would be flat, which can also contribute to pronation and collapse of the arch which may result in plantar and posterior heel pain, shin splints, knee pain, and back pain, Dr. Cunha explains. In addition, it’s important to make sure that the sandal doesn’t bend easily and is not flimsy or flat in the middle.

05/25/2021

Podiatrist Discusses Heel Pain

You swing your legs out of bed, hit the floor with your feet and —ouch! — your heels are hurting. "Heel pain is one of the top five reasons that patients go to a podiatrist," Nelya Lobkova, DPM, a podiatrist at Step Up Footcare in New York, tells LIVESTRONG.com. The heel is a weight-bearing bone; constant repeated stress of walking barefoot at home, standing at a desk, or taking up running as a new hobby are a few reasons why foot docs have been seeing an uptick in heel pain problems lately.
As for why heel pain strikes in the morning? When you're resting in bed, the plantar fascia —the fibrous connective tissue that runs from heel to toe along the bottom of your foot — is contracted, Dr. Lobkova says. "The first step out of bed aggressively wakes up and stretches the fascia, causing pain and micro-tearing where the [tissue] inserts in the heel," she says. Then, the heel hardly has a chance to recover as you constantly move about during the day.

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04/18/2021

Beech Tree as an opening for a Podiatric assistant. No previous medical training necessary. Hours are mon - thur 8-5 and fri 9-3. If you or a friend have and desire please call 717-968-9362 or send mail to Beechtreepod@aol.com. Please share with friends if you want. Thank you. Best number to call is office 717-843-0896..the other is my cell which you can leave a message on

03/23/2021

WI Podiatrist Discusses Plantar Fasciitis

If you experience chronic heel pain, chances are you suffer from a condition called plantar fasciitis. An estimated 10 percent of Americans suffer from this condition. "Patients with plantar fasciitis often experience a sharp pain in the foot the first thing in the morning or when getting up after a prolonged period of sitting, said Dawn Anderson, DPM.

"The condition often develops gradually and can affect one or both feet.” The extent of the pain and inflammation from plantar fasciitis is different from person to person. Once diagnosed, treatment options can include simple changes, such as modifying your activities, losing weight, icing the area, changing your running or exercise regimes, or purchasing more supportive shoes. Other patients may require medication, physical therapy, or orthotics. An extremely small percentage of patients require surgery to repair the problem.

10/07/2020

NY Podiatrist Discusses Adult Flatfeet

“Adult flatfoot can be caused by trauma, injury, accident, or being overweight or pregnant,” notes Jacqueline Sutera, DPM, who specializes in women’s foot care at City Podiatry in New York. “These events can rupture tendons and ligaments that hold the foot in its neutral position.” As weight-related changes may cause the foot to flatten, widen, or overpronate, the effects can be temporary or permanent. Regardless of its cause or course of development, flatfoot universally becomes troublesome when other symptoms crop up, especially pain in the arch, leg, back, or hip.
In these cases, experts recommend a doctor’s visit, because once pain manifests, the problem can go from bad to worse. Dr. Sutera relates that a host of problems may be caused by unchecked flatfeet, including heel pain, bunions, arthritis, and hammertoes. “Some signs to look for: The middle of the foot (the instep or arch) flattens when you stand up, fleshy parts on the outside of your heel/midfoot spread out when standing, the outsides of the heels of your shoes wear out, you have pain on the bottom or back of the heel, or you notice a wide foot imprint when standing on wet sand at the beach.”

07/28/2020

PA Podiatrist Discusses Hammertoes

Seven million people in the U.S. have experienced a hammertoe, where the second, third, or fourth toe becomes bent at the middle joint. It causes pain in toes and feet and makes it almost impossible to find comfortable shoes. There are some steps people can take to reduce their risk for a hammertoe. Certain medical conditions, those fashionable shoes, and even your genes … no, not the ones you wear, but the ones your parents gave you can increase your risk for this: an uncomfortable, unsightly hammertoe. “The two things that can make hammertoes worse are genetics, which obviously the patient can’t control; the other is footgear,” explained podiatrist Jessica Sciulli, DPM

But did you know, the time of day you buy new shoes can lower your risk? Feet tend to swell a little bit, so buying shoes at the end of the day will give you a better sense of fit. Also, take care of any calluses, corns, blisters, and bunions. “A lot of times actually the bunion is what contributes to the hammertoes getting worse,” continued Dr. Sciulli. Just like with any muscle, exercising can make your toes flexible and strong. Try extending and curling your toes and even play a game of marble pickup.

03/26/2020

Walking Barefoot at Home Over Time Can Lead to Fat Pad Loss: NY Podiatrist

If you’re a firm believer of not wearing shoes at home, you might want to consider changing your tune. While it’s tempting to spend all day completely barefoot, it might have lasting effects on your feet. “When walking barefoot on hardwood, cement, stone, or ceramic tile, there is really nothing to absorb the shock between you and the ground,” podiatrist Jacqueline Sutera, DPMadvises. “Over time, this behavior can deteriorate your fat pad, which serves as the foot’s natural cushion. Without this fat, you are literally walking or running on skin and bone.”


Dr. Jacqueline Sutera

Dr. Sutera warns that once that fat pad is gone, it’s gone for good. Additionally, while it can happen to anyone, women are more likely to develop it throughout their lives. “Women should be especially cognizant of fat pad atrophy, as they’re more likely to develop it due to hormone changes, especially from pregnancy, weight gain, or aging),” she shares. If you have to be barefoot, try to stay on carpets or cork flooring. On harder surfaces, Sutera advises wearing comfortable and supportive shoes.

03/16/2020

Shoe Size Matters: DC Podiatrist

"Technology has done a lot in terms of advancing shoewear as well as shoefit," says Howard Osterman, DPM, current president of the DC Podiatric Medical Association and team podiatrist for the Washington Wizards and the Mystics. "What has been lost is that comfort matters. Too many people are buying shoes online and don't really know their size."

"When the shoe is too tight, it accentuates underlying biomechanical problems such as those that cause bunions or hammertoes. What you wind up is getting an irritation. If you're wearing a shoe that is too large, you get slippages or your toes will grip instead of slide in the shoe, which causes muscle fatigue," says Dr. Osterman.

11/09/2019

Peeling Feet Most Commonly Caused Fungal Infections: NY Podiatrist

According to Rebecca Pruthi, DPM, the most common reason patients have peeling feet is a fungal infection (like athlete's foot)—although they might not always realize it. "A lot of times it just presents itself as peeling skin and patients don't have the itchiness, so they don't know it's a fungal infection," Dr. Pruthi says. So if your skin starts mysteriously peeling all of a sudden, get it checked out sooner rather than later. Once you have a fungal infection on your skin, it can easily infect your toenail. Pruthi warns can be very difficult to get rid of.
"What I find that happens is that the skin infects the nails, the nails re-infect the skin, back and forth, back and forth. So whatever presents itself first, you want to knock it away," says Dr. Pruthi.

Source: Laura Stampler and Elizabeth Bacharach, Women's Health Magazine [10/31/19]

09/05/2019

Fungal Infection is Most Common Cause of Peeling Feet: NY Podiatrist

With warm weather finally on the horizon, it's almost time to take your feet out of hiding and let them bask in the open-toe-sandal glory of spring. But now that they're out and on display, it might be time to address a problem a lot of us suffer from: peeling skin. "Peeling feet is definitely common, and there are various reasons why," says Rebecca Pruthi, DPM, a doctor of podiatric medicine and owner of Foot Care of Manhattan. "We're on our feet all the time and the constant pounding and walking can cause cracking and scaling of the skin," she says.

According to Dr. Pruthi, the most common reason patients have peeling feet is a fungal infection (like athlete's foot) — although they might not always realize it. "A lot of times it just presents itself as peeling skin and patients don't have the itchiness, so they don't know it's a fungal infection," Pruthi says. So if your skin starts mysteriously peeling all of a sudden, get it checked out sooner rather than later. Once you have a fungal infection on your skin, it can easily infect your toenail, which Pruthi warns can be very difficult to get rid of. "What I find happens is that the skin infects the nails, the nails re-infect the skin, back and forth, back and forth," she says.