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  • 10 Shoe Shopping Tips

    posted: Aug. 10, 2016.

    Did you know that one of the biggest factors in preventing foot problems is choosing well-made shoes that fit properly? Here at New England Foot & Ankle Specialists we want Read more
  • Get Fit Without Hurting Your Feet

    posted: Aug. 03, 2016.

    Did you know that according to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) improper care of your feet during exercise is a factor in over 300 foot injuries and disorder? At Read more
  • Simple Solutions for Summer Foot Problems

    posted: Jul. 27, 2016.

    Although summer brings lots of opportunities for fun activities it also can be a time of increased risk for certain common foot problems. At New England Foot & Ankle Specialists Read more
  • Could You Have Turf Toe?

    posted: Jul. 20, 2016.

    After an impromptu football game at a family barbecue you notice that your big toe is a little sore. By the next day, the pain is intense. There is quite Read more
  • Foot Cancers and Tumors

    posted: Jul. 13, 2016.

    Cancer can develop in your feet just as in other parts of the body. Now that summer is here, it’s a good time to remind our patients to apply sunscreen Read more
  • Preventing Fungal Toenail Infections

    posted: Jul. 06, 2016.

    A fungal toenail infection, also known as onychomycosis, often starts as a small white or yellow spot under the tip of one of your toenails. It is not usually painful Read more
  • 3 Reasons Your Feet May be Itchy

    posted: Jun. 28, 2016.

    Having itchy feet, particularly if you’re wearing socks and shoes and can’t get at them, can make you crazy! At New England Foot & Ankle Specialists, we treat many patients Read more
  • Why Are My Feet Swollen?

    posted: Jun. 23, 2016.

    Swelling—or edema—in the ankles, feet and/or lower legs is a complaint that we often hear about from our patients at New England Foot & Ankle Specialists. In many cases, the Read more
  • All About Foot Fractures

    posted: Jun. 15, 2016.

    With nearly a quarter of all the bones of your body located in your feet, it’s not surprising that one of the more common conditions we see at New England Read more
  • Treating Chronic Ankle Issues

    posted: Jun. 08, 2016.

    You don’t recall twisting or injuring your ankle recently but you are experiencing pain off and on (and sometimes it’s pretty intense) on the outside of your ankle. Your ankle Read more
  • What is Heel Spur Syndrome?

    posted: May 31, 2016.

    What is Heel Spur Syndrome? Heel Spur Syndrome is another name for Plantar Fasciitis where patients experience sometimes severe pain in the heel and arch of the foot. At New England Read more
  • Walk Your Way to Fitness

    posted: May 24, 2016.

    May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and the President’s Council is challenging adults to get at least 150 minutes of physical activity every week. At New England Foot Read more
  • All About Warts

    posted: May 18, 2016.

    One of the conditions that patients frequently come to New England Foot & Ankle Specialists for is warts. Although warts are not often harmful, they can be quite painful and Read more
  • Osteoporosis and Your Feet

    posted: May 10, 2016.

    This potentially crippling disease occurs when your bones become weak and thin either due to loss of bone mass or underproduction of new bone in your body. According to the Read more
  • 3 Diabetic Foot Problems

    posted: May 02, 2016.

    Patients with diabetes have to take extra precautions with their feet.  Poor circulation, reduced immune system defenses, and nerve damage are all hallmarks of this disease, which put diabetics at Read more
  • Dealing with Neuromas

    posted: Apr. 27, 2016.

    A Neuroma is an enlargement or thickening of nerve tissue. This benign condition can develop in many parts of the body, including the foot. The most frequent form of Neuroma Read more
  • Questions About Flatfeet

    posted: Apr. 18, 2016.

    Flatfoot—partial or total collapse of the arch of the foot-- is a complicated condition that has varying degrees of severity. At New England Foot & Ankle Specialists, our podiatrists, George Read more

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Reading, MA 01867 US

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