When it comes to hockey, we think of the essentials: pads, hockey sticks, gloves, and skates. However, the type of hockey skate your wear can have vast implications on your foot health. Whether it’s blocking a shot or taking a hit, your feet are constantly at risk for injury in...
A foot cyst is considered to be a sac filled with fluid that comes from a tendon or joint capsule that sits on top of your foot. The sac is considered to be a knot-like mass that forms underneath your skin. Foot cysts are one of the most common benign...
Most people have experienced foot injuries at some point in their life. Because of this it is imperative that you be mindful when going through your day-to-day activities and enjoying the activities that you love including sports. At Cherrywood Foot Care, we understand that sports like soccer can lead to...
Diabetes affects around 26 million people in the United States. This group of diseases is identified by high levels of blood glucose and usually comes along with other health complications. More often than not, diabetes-related complications will arise in the foot. While these complications are not always preventable, working with...
A Jones fracture is a foot injury involving the fifth metatarsal along the outside of the foot connecting to the pinky toe. Because Jones fractures are often mistaken for ankle sprains, they often go undiagnosed and can lead to more serious problems. Luckily, our podiatrists in Bellmore at Cherrywood Foot...
Toenail fungus, or onychomycosis as it’s commonly referred to, can be very distressing to those people who have it. Being aesthetically displeasing to the eye, combined with creating pain or difficulty while working, toenail fungus is unfortunately very common in the United States with 35 million people suffering from it....
The start of the Pedicure Many people just think pedicures are only a cosmetic function but that is not the case. The word pedicure itself comes from the Latin origin of pes cura where pes means foot and cura means to care. Back in history, the pedicure was a treatment...
Flat Feet You've heard the term having flat feet but what actually is it? Being flat footed means the arches are flattened on the inside of your feet which allows the soles of your feet to touch the floor when you stand up. Having flat feet often occurs when the...
Do you spend countless hours on your feet causing pain and discomfort? If so, maybe orthotics can help you! The foot and ankle are the basis of the skeletal structure; therefore, any strain or pressure can cause numerous future foot complications. Cherrywood Foot Care, a podiatric facility based in Long...
The numbers are staggering. 30.3 million affected- 7 million still undiagnosed. 245 billion dollars- the amount of money estimated in combatting this horrible disease just five years ago. Defined as “a disease in which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in abnormal...