Back to school time is busy and chaotic, but taking the time to make sure that your kids are healthy is critical. Summer is fun for children and they've likely spent it with their friends playing outside, running around the bases at the ballpark or...
At Great Neck Family Foot Care, our first line of defense for most podiatric conditions is a conservative treatment plan. Many disorders can be greatly relieved or even eliminated using orthotics, physical therapy, splinting and just plain resting the foot. There are times, however, when...
When you’ve had an injury to your foot or are in extreme pain, there’s no question about calling your podiatrist. But what about all those not so traumatic foot concerns, the ones that aren’t too painful or that come and go—how do you know if...
Diabetes affects over 25 million Americans. This chronic disease results in a number of health issues, several of which particularly impact your feet. A weakened immune system, decreased circulation and neuropathy or loss of feeling all combine to make even seemingly minor injuries a major...
Well it seems here in Nassau County that it’s suddenly summer! That means many of our patients at Great Neck Family Foot Care will be heading out to the many beautiful Long Island beaches. A day at the beach is fun and relaxing but there...
Foot odor, or bromodosis as it is known in the medical field, is an embarrassing problem and one that patients come to us for at Great Neck Family Foot Care. Stinky feet generally have to do with perspiration. Sweat is odorless but when it mixes...
Running is definitely a great way to get and stay in shape, but at Great Neck Family Foot Care we see many runners for a variety of complaints. Some foot disorders associated with running can be prevented by wearing well-fitted shoes specifically designed for running....
Osteoporosis is a disease that makes your bones weak and more likely to break due to loss of calcium. With 26 bones in each of your feet, this is a disease that we at Great Neck Family Foot Care believe is important to educate our...
As the warmer weather arrives, so will the open-toed shoes and summer sandals. If you are a patient undergoing treatment for a fungal toenail or your nail is disfigured due to a trauma or injury, you may be dreading this time of year. At Great...
If you are pregnant, you will find that your feet are also affected by all the changes going on in your body. At Great Neck Family Foot Care, our board certified foot doctors, Alec Hochstein, DPM and Diana Gagliano, DPM are available to help you...
