Are you still wondering if seeing a podiatrist is the best next step for you to take? Compared to the other large parts of our bodies, our feet and ankles contain a vast amount of bones, tendons, and ligaments for smaller body parts. Altogether, these bones, tendons, and ligaments do a very big job using an intricate system of parts that, when damaged, can cause issues across our whole bodies
Read MoreARE YOU A HIGH HEEL ENTHUSTIAST? Don’t worry, no one is here to scold you. As with many things in life, high heels are OK in moderation. This style of shoe is famously known for its leg-lengthening abilities and aesthetic appeal.
Read MoreCompared to these examples, there’s a type of foot problem that is caused something internal - a virus!
Read MoreFor anyone who’s recently been diagnosed with gout or is at risk for developing gout, keeping a special eye on your food intake becomes so much more important to do on a daily basis.
Read MoreHaving a special weekend getaway to look forward to will only help your workweek go by that much more quickly. For those of us with foot and ankle issues, it’s always good to keep our feet on our mind when traveling.
Read MoreA Metatarsal Fracture occurs when one of the midfoot bones becomes injured by a sudden fracture or a recurrent stress fracture.
Read MoreAchilles tendon injuries are significant and painful for many. Tendons are the groups of tissues that attach muscles to bones. The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel bone and also provides steadiness to the foot and ankle. This in turn prevents the onset of other injuries.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered what it would be like if there were one type of medical treatment that could help treat a wide variety of different conditions? Valley Stream Podiatry utilizes Laser therapy for painful foot conditions. Laser therapy uses concentrated light to accelerate the body's natural healing processes.
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