Your old shoes are killing you. Well, not really but they might be harming your back and causing some serious damage. In fact, around 80% of people experience back pain. If you’re wearing the wrong shoes they can make this problem much worse. One of the best ways to ensure that you’re wearing the wrong shoes But …
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Do you have bunions? If so, other people in your family probably have them too, as it’s common for parents to pass these to children. Approximately 23 percent of people between ages 18 and 65 and 36 percent of people over the age of 65 have bunions. Bunions, with the medical name being hallux valgus, are a …
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Approximately one percent of adults in the United States have received a plantar fasciitis diagnosis in the last year. Of this one percent, about three-fourths have experienced pain from their condition in the last month. Do you suffer from plantar fasciitis? Is it hindering you from running, walking around, or performing other activities that you enjoy? This can be …
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Premier Podiatry’s Dr. Velimir Petkov has been selected as NJ Family’s Favorite Kids’ Doc for 2019! The magazine collects nominations from parents throughout New Jersey to identify physicians who provide exceptional care to their children. We’d like to thank all of the New Jersey families that make our jobs so enjoyable each and every day! …
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About 10 percent of U.S. adults, or approximately 23 million people, suffer from toenail fungus infection. But unfortunately, the treatments that have been around a while — oral medications and topical creams — often don’t really do the trick. The fungus usually comes back within 12 months. Plus, these treatments can have negative side effects …
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Our feet are the part of our body that see the most wear and tear in our lives. And you may be surprised to learn that the feet are one of the most complex parts of the human body, housing about a quarter of the body’s bones. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that …
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We’ve all stepped in a hole or off a curb wrong before and twisted our ankle. This injury, called a sprain, can stretch or tear the ligaments that help to hold your ankle together. It’s a painful injury, but usually not a serious one. In many cases, you may be able to take care of …
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Every 1.2 seconds someone with diabetes develops a diabetic foot ulcer. This can lead to tissue death, amputation, sepsis, and death. Having special diabetic shoes contribute to healthy feet. They decrease pressure points and blisters. Diabetic Shoes are considered durable medical equipment (DME) and require a prescription from your provider. You can call your insurance provider and …
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Fortunately, Medicare covers treatment of foot/feet problems whenever medically necessary. Normal Foot Problems for Seniors Seniors, all in all, are in more danger of foot issues because they are more likely to have other health conditions which impact the health of the feet. For example, diabetes and joint inflammation can put you in danger of …
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At Premier Podiatry, we are always looking for ways to improve patient communication, engagement, and satisfaction. We are very excited to offer our patients two-way texting as a feature. You can conveniently text us directly at (973) 315-5555 with any questions that you might have or to schedule and confirm your next appointment with your …
