Advanced Podiatry of Plainview

Custom Foot Orthotics Can Reduce or Eliminate Pain Caused by Limb Length Discrepancy [LLD] Humans are not perfectly symmetrical. Almost everyone has one ear that’s higher, or one foot that’s larger than the other. Similarly, leg lengths are often not quite the same. There is disagreement as to what constitutes a clinically significant difference, but some studies suggest that leg length discrepancy, LLD, can lead to osteoarthritis of the hip, or knee. Foot height discrepancy... can be a significant contributor to LLD......... Our Custom Foot Orthotics at Advanced Podiatry of Manhasset, Huntington, Plainview, and Maspeth are state of the art, with all measurements done by a combination of computerized scanning and our expert podiatrist's clinical and x-ray evaluation. Read more...

Good foot care is essential for people with diabetes. Diabetes can cause nerve damage that leads to a loss of sensation in the feet, making it difficult to feel any sores, blisters, or injuries. People with diabetes should regularly inspect their feet. The best time is immediately after a shower while drying your feet, or at the end of the day when removing socks and shoes. If you notice a blister [or any wound, or redness], apply a clean dressing with an antiseptic, stay off the foot, and call to schedule to be evaluated by one of our expert podiatrists at Advanced Podiatry of Manhasset, Huntington, Plainview, or Maspeth.

Keep Your Feet Warm Temperatures are dropping but that is no excuse to sit indoors and not have any fun. Whether you want to go for a stroll around the neighborhood or dive into ski or snow boarding season, be sure to keep your feet warm. ... Not wearing the appropriate shoe gear or layers can lead to a condition called frostbite. Frostbite is a condition in which freezing temperatures can damage the skin due to damage surrounding blood vessels and possible cell death. Because of their location away from the core, the feet, hands, nose and ears become areas of special concern during cold injury. Learn more..