Podiatrist Blog

• posted: Apr. 10, 2019
• plantar fasciitis,  orthotic insert devices

Our feet comprise a complex structure of muscles, tissue, and bones. The long tissue that connects the heel with the toes is called the plantar fascia, which provides support to Read More

• posted: Apr. 09, 2019
• Custom Orthotics

Do your feet hurt after a long day at work? If so, have you considered custom orthotics? Available from the Brooklyn, NY, offices of Drs. Joseph C. Stuto and Joseph Read More

• posted: Apr. 01, 2019
• ulcers

Ulcers are painful cracks in your feet that expose the inner layers of your skin and make them prone to infections. Once infected, the condition becomes extremely unbearable and requires Read More

• posted: Mar. 27, 2019
• arthritis,  diabetes,  flat feet,  proper foot care

Did you know that what you eat has a direct impact on the health of your feet? Eating healthy foods provide good nutrition and enable you to maintain your weight. Read More

• posted: Mar. 19, 2019
• fungal infections,  shoe size,  pedicures

While we have many things to be grateful for, we usually forget what a huge blessing our feet are and how important their role is in our daily lives. Not Read More

• posted: Mar. 12, 2019
• flat feet,  cracked heels,  diabetic

Cracked heels are quite common and quite curable as well if given proper care and attention. Due to excess and persistent pressure on the heels, they tend to develop a Read More

• posted: Mar. 05, 2019
• hammertoes,  corns,  blisters,  surgery

Hammertoes are painful and cause severe problems when wearing shoes. If they become excessively bent, the problem is likely to worsen unless you take action to protect your feet from Read More

• posted: Feb. 26, 2019
• plantar fasciitis,  tendonitis,  Shockwave Therapy

Did you know that you can get rid of severe and chronic pain in your feet and ankles through shockwave therapy? This treatment is not new and many athletes undergo Read More

• posted: Feb. 18, 2019
• stress fractures

Stress fractures are very common in the feet, especially when they are exposed to repeated yet sudden movements involving pressure and strong force. One would normally think of a bone fracture Read More

• posted: Feb. 12, 2019
• Achilles Tendonitis,  fractures,  ankle sprains,  orthotic,  bunion,  toe related issues,  stretching

Exercising is an exhilarating activity – not only does it help you get in better shape, but it also makes you feel liberated and has a positive effect on your Read More

• posted: Feb. 06, 2019
• ingrown toenails,  Bunions,  diabetes,  foot hygiene,  swelling,  blisters,  odor

Foot health is paramount to our lifestyle, health, and well-being. While our feet get us around comfortably and effortlessly, they are the ones that bear the brunt of seasons and Read More

• posted: Jan. 30, 2019
• ingrown toenail

An ingrown toenail is a condition that cannot go unnoticed. If you experience pain, redness or swelling along the side of your toenails, consider it a red flag and attend Read More

• posted: Jan. 23, 2019
• Achilles Tendonitis,  running,  plantar fasciitis,  Shin splints,  stress fractures,  prevention

As thrilling and exhilarating as running can be, it would be naïve to ignore the harmful effects associated with it if precaution is not exercised. Here are some of the four Read More

• posted: Jan. 16, 2019
• ingrown toenail,  Bunions,  hammertoes,  foot hygiene,  deformities

With layers of snow and whiffs of freezing winds, winter season not only pushes us to stay cooped up inside our homes, but also forces us to cover ourselves up Read More

• posted: Jan. 07, 2019
• foot care,  children's feet,  flat foot,  proper fit

Children’s feet suffer from many of the same foot conditions that adults do, but they may vary in frequency due to their active lifestyles and rapid body growth. At Joseph Stuto, Read More

• posted: Jan. 02, 2019
• foot care,  fungal infections,  foot odor

Foot odor or smelly feet is a common problem faced by almost everyone around the world. The unpleasant odor can make you self-conscious and even disrupt your day-to-day interactions with Read More