Can Running Damage Your Feet?
Can Running Damage Your Feet? Spring has finally arrived, bringing with it warmer weather and a strong feeling of fresh optimism! With the air still nice and crisp, it’s the perfect time of year to get yourself outside and go for a run. However, keep in mind that you’ll need to keep your feet protected from injury, should you choose to pay your local track a visit. The repetitive pounding...
Tendon tears and ruptures
Tendons are the strong fibers that unite tissue to bone. Sometimes, tendons snap, split, or break. If this does occur, it can be very serious and result in unbearable discomfort, known as a tendon tear or rupture. One of the most common tendons to experience ruptures or tears within your body is in your Achilles. It is located in the back of your foot, above your heel. It is the spot that...
Bunion Treatment
A bunion is a deformity of the big toe that is characterized by the outward pointing of the big toe, and a prominent bump that forms on the inside of the foot. It can cause foot pain, difficulty wearing shoes, and is unfortunately fairly common. Bunions occur most commonly in women, and the risk of developing a bunion increases with age. Despite the condition being an uncomfortable...
Tips For Keeping Your Toes & Feet Warm
Ankle Surgeon in Nassau County The winter season brings with it a hearty dose of cold, especially for feet! Between dropping temperatures, snowfall, and rain; even those with ordinarily warm feet might need some extra tips for keeping warm, dry, and comfortable during the cold season. Foot and Ankle Surgeons of New York, an ankle surgeon in Nassau County, has developed some tips to help...
Best Foot Surgeon in NYC
About Our Practice Our podiatry practice was established in the New York area by Dr. Fred DeLucia and Dr. Joseph Alencherry to provide the best in surgical and non-surgical treatments affecting the foot and ankle. All our podiatric surgeons are extensively trained in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the lower leg and foot. They are surgically trained in advanced...
The Dangers of Wearing High Heels
High heels are an everyday staple in many wardrobes, and it is reported that 72% of women wear high heels at least some of the time. But, what is this footwear choice doing to your body? Pain, sprains, and even permanent foot damage is common for even infrequent high-heel wearers. Foot and Ankle Surgeons of New York, an ankle surgeon in Nassau County, seeks to help you resolve your foot pain...
Does Wearing High Heels Harm Your Feet?
Does Wearing High Heels Harm Your Feet? Have you experienced foot discomfort from wearing high heels? That is because these shoes could be causing damage to the structures of your foot! It has been proven by the American Podiatric Medical Association that, yes indeed, those super-cute high heels can be causing a lot of harm and wreak havoc on your feet. Whether they’re stiletto or...
Best Podiatrist in Nassau County, NY
Dr. Joseph Alencherry Dr. Alencherry graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology and Concentration in Applied Economics & Management. He earned his medical degree in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City. He continued his education with a four-year Residency at the New York Hospital...
Treatment For Tendon Ruptures
Tendon Ruptures Tendons are the fibrous tissues which attach muscle to the bone. Though rare, tendons can snap or rupture. Common causes for this injury tend to include natural wear and tear, obesity, sports injuries, and underlying foot deformities such as flat foot or cavus foot. Also, having type O blood may make your tendon more susceptible to experiencing a rupture. Tendon ruptures...