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  • Prevent Injuries With The Right Shoes

    posted: Apr. 30, 2020.

    Exercise is an important aspect of keeping our bodies healthy and happy. That’s why it’s so important to wear the correct shoes for certain activities. Whether you’re an athlete, workout Read more
  • Arch Disorders

    posted: Apr. 21, 2020.

    The arches of the feet play a role in supporting your body’s weight when standing or in motion. The tarsal and metatarsal bones make up the arches of the feet, Read more
  • Treating and Dealing With Athlete's Foot

    posted: Apr. 06, 2020.

    Athlete’s foot is a common fungal infection of the feet that is typically characterized by itchy, burning patches of skin between the toes that may also crack or bleed. Since Read more
  • Treating Tendon and Joint Pain

    posted: Mar. 23, 2020.

    There are 52 bones in your feet and ankles, which means that feet contain about 25 percent of the bones in our bodies. Our feet also contain about 20-25 percent Read more
  • How We Can Help Your Heel Spurs

    posted: Mar. 10, 2020.

    If you wear poorly-fitted shoes, have an abnormal walking gait, or repetitively jump or run on hard surfaces, your risk of developing heel spurs increases. Heel spurs are bony protrusions Read more
  • Treating Broken Metatarsals

    posted: Mar. 04, 2020.

    Did you know that the metatarsals, or bones in the foot, are the most commonly broken bones in the human body? These long bones run the length of the foot Read more
  • Are You Struggling with Heel Pain?

    posted: Feb. 18, 2020.

    Heel pain is a common foot problem that podiatrists often treat. Knowing the cause of your pain is important in determining the most effective treatment method. Even if the pain Read more
  • Treating and Preventing Peripheral Artery Disease

    posted: Feb. 05, 2020.

    Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition that often affects blood flow to the legs due to narrowing of the arteries. PAD is caused by atherosclerosis, a serious condition in Read more
  • Treating Warts

    posted: Jan. 21, 2020.

    Oddly enough, there are a lot of Old Wives Tales and folk remedies surrounding warts. Perhaps you’ve even heard of some one them; however, if you end up dealing with Read more
  • Taking Care of a Sprained Ankle

    posted: Jan. 08, 2020.

    One wrong step and you could just end up dealing with a sprained ankle. A sprain occurs when the ankle suddenly rolls inwards or outwards, which jolts the ankle joint Read more
  • FAQs about Bunions

    posted: Dec. 23, 2019.

    How your podiatrist in Reading, MA, can help with bunions If you have ever experienced bunion pain, you know how excruciating it can be. Bunions can make walking, standing, and even Read more
  • Treating and Preventing Ingrown Toenails

    posted: Dec. 10, 2019.

    An ingrown toenail is a common foot problem that occurs when the corner of a toenail, usually the big toe, grows into the skin. As you might imagine, this can Read more
  • What Causes Toenail Fungus?

    posted: Nov. 27, 2019.

    Toenail fungus is a common problem that can be rather challenging to get rid of. While toenail fungus can happen to anyone it most often occurs in older adults. If Read more
  • Plantar Fasciitis

    posted: Nov. 13, 2019.

    While heel pain is a common problem this doesn’t mean that it should just be brushed aside or considered a small matter. Untreated heel pain can lead to long-term pain Read more
  • Why Are Bunions More Common in Women?

    posted: Nov. 11, 2019.

    Women tend to experience the pain and disfigurement associated with bunions more often than men. Here we explain why: It's been said that women often suffer for the sake of fashion. Read more
  • Taking Care of Little Feet

    posted: Nov. 04, 2019.

    A child's feet grow rapidly during the first year, reaching almost half of their adult foot size. This is why podiatrists consider the first year to be the most important Read more
  • Preventing Blisters

    posted: Oct. 17, 2019.

    While the appearance of blisters may be embarrassing, the pain accompanying them is often much worse and more of a concern for people who have them. Although blisters are a Read more

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New England Foot & Ankle Specialist

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Suite 311

Reading, MA 01867 US

(781) 944-4044