Podiatrist Blog

• posted: Apr. 11, 2017
• plantar fasciitis,  orthotics,  heel spurs

Are you suffering from heel spurs and/or plantar fasciitis?  If you are, you are probably more than familiar with the intermittent or chronic pain associated with these conditions.  These conditions Read More

• posted: Apr. 06, 2017
• toenail fungus

Do your toenails appear thicker than normal, yellowish or cracked?  Well, if so, you may be suffering from toenail fungus.  Toenail fungus is an infection that gets in through the Read More

• posted: Mar. 30, 2017
• feet size

These days, it seems like people have bigger feet and are taller than in the past.  I don’t know about you, but teens seem so much taller now than I Read More

• posted: Mar. 23, 2017
• foot massage,  reflexology

Who doesn’t love a good foot massage, right?!  Having a foot massage can be so relaxing, and stress-relieving.  Especially when we’ve been standing or walking around all day, as our Read More

• posted: Mar. 21, 2017
• foot issues

At Brooklyn Podiatrists in Brooklyn, NY, Dr. Joseph Stuto sees a variety of foot-related conditions in his office daily. However, there are a few common conditions that he treats consistently. Read More

• posted: Mar. 16, 2017
• foot fractures,  Jones Fracture

Foot fractures are afflictions that are sometimes overlooked, with the sufferer not being aware of his or her problem. How does this happen, you wonder?  Well, they may feel pain Read More

• posted: Mar. 09, 2017
• plantar fasciitis,  supportive shoes

Does your day keep you constantly on your feet?  So many of our patients come to us with chronically aching feet.  They spend their days standing, walking, rarely sitting down Read More

• posted: Mar. 01, 2017
• arthritis,  toenail fungus,  Bunions,  hammertoes,  calluses,  corns

Are the years catching up with you?  Feeling not as sprightly these days?  Unfortunately, as we age, our feet bear the brunt of the years behind us, and the weight Read More

• posted: Feb. 23, 2017
• Achilles Tendonitis,  plantar fasciitis,  Shin splints,  IT Band Syndrome,  runner's knee

Running can be a great stress reliever.  People who have caught the “running bug” claim that they don’t feel happy or normal without getting their daily run in, or at Read More

• posted: Feb. 16, 2017
• ingrown toenail,  diabetes

Do you suffer from ingrown nails? They can be really painful for anyone to wear shoes…even sneakers!  These annoying little buggers can go from just irritating to downright painful and Read More

• posted: Feb. 10, 2017
• feet size,  proper shoes

Very often, people wear shoes that are uncomfortable, too small, too big, or lacking the proper ankle or arch support.  Doing so can lead to problems with the feet and Read More

• posted: Dec. 22, 2016
• Ankle Sprain

Sooner or later, most of us experience a sprained ankle. These injuries can be extremely painful, but in most cases, they get better with home treatment. Dr. Joseph Stuto, your Read More

• posted: Sep. 16, 2016
• Heel Pain

Many people suffer with heel pain at one time or another, but do not necessarily know how to deal with it. When you have heel pain, daily activities like walking Read More

• posted: Jun. 09, 2016
• toenail fungus

What you need to know about laser treatments for toenail fungus If you are afraid to wear open-toed shoes because you are embarrassed by toenail fungus, it’s time to do something Read More

• posted: Mar. 10, 2016
• Heel Pain,  Foot Pain,  Shockwave Therapy

If you've been dealing with ongoing heel pain, and methods like medication, exercise and shoe inserts have failed to bring relief, you may be a candidate for extracorporeal shockwave therapy Read More

• posted: Mar. 05, 2016
• heel pain plantar fasciitis

Heel pain is a relatively common affliction that affects many people, and celebrities are no exceptions. Victoria Beckham, former Spice Girl and wife to international football star David Beckham, suffers Read More