Our talented and compassionate doctors all have clinical appointments at the Mt Sinai School of Medicine or are part of the Mt. Sinai Beth Israel Faculty practice.
As the official podiatrists for the NYC Triathlon, Hamptons Marathon, Bridgehampton Half and NY Lizards, we know the needs and concerns of runners, triathletes, and other athletes.
Dr. Geldwert is now seeing patients at Manhattan Orthopedic and Sports Medicine at 57 West 57th Street on Wednesdays between 8:30am and 12:30pm
At the Center for Podiatric Care and Sports Medicine, our only goal is to get you walking, running, biking, hiking, or whatever you enjoy- without pain.
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Wednesday, February 28th, 2018
The New Orleans Pelicans are ranked in the middle of the Western Conference of the NBA at #5. They could potentially be doing much better if it weren’t for DeMarcus Cousins’ ill-fated Achilles tendon injury. Unfortunately for teams such as the Pelicans, an Achilles injury can be difficult to predict, with players like Rudy Gay coming back to the game at full strength in three months while others, such as Kobe Bryant, never return to pre-injury excellence. NYC podiatrists explain what happened to the DeMarcus Cousins, how professionals approach Achilles rehabilitation, and what fans can expect in the future.
The NOLA Pelicans miss the absence of DeMarcus Cousins, out for the season with an Achilles tear. Image Source: Flickr user MichaelTipton.
Toenail abnormalities are fairly common, but they can still be alarming to patients. The good news is that most of these issues can be treated fairly easily. Whether your nails are yellow, crumbling, or pushing into the surrounding skin, there are many simple home remedies for toenail problems that can help relieve your symptoms. Of course, a podiatrist can ease some of your concerns and offer next-level care if these measures fail to remedy your toenail problems. If the look of your nails really concerns you, a product called Keryflex can be applied in the office as a temporary cosmetic enhancement while the nail heals.
Keep your toenails happy and healthy with these home remedies. Image Source: Unsplash user Kara Kupfer.
The Achilles is the largest tendon in the body. Usually, it takes an act of extreme force to tear this strong tissue—jumping up and landing while twisting, an awkward fall as another body hurdles into you on the court, or a grueling marathon training schedule eventually stresses the tendon too far. But this is not always the case. Sometimes, you reach your forties in perfect health and one day the rubber band just snaps with a sudden trip or a slip. In his book, Secrets To Keep Moving, San Francisco Podiatrist Dr. Richard Blake describes 10 treatments for Achilles tendon rupture treatments. Today, NYC podiatrists from The Center for Podiatric Care and Sports Medicine take a look at the first five considerations.
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Wednesday, February 21st, 2018
Recovery from bone repair surgery is not always a straight line for high-level athletes. This truth is painfully evident in the story of Arizona Wildcats’ team leader, Rawle Alkins, a starting guard originally from our very own backyard of Brooklyn, New York. He’s appeared in fits and spurts since fracturing his foot back in September. Some residual pain is not unusual for a patient six to 12 months down the road. Today, NYC podiatrists explore Alkins’ injury and discuss recovering from bone repair surgery.
The Arizona Wildcats have lost a key player due to injury. Image Source: Wikimedia user INeverCry.
There’s nothing more adorable than a baby’s teeny tiny toes. Recently, several parents have taken to social media warning of a hidden danger to your child’s precious tootsies: strands of hair! For unknown reasons, skinny strands of hair or thread can wind around a baby’s toes, creating a tourniquet that blocks blood flow, putting the baby at risk for amputation. Our NYC podiatrists do not see hair tourniquet syndrome in infants very often, but it is still an issue every parent should file away in memory. Here are the warning signs and steps you can take to prevent such a situation.
Regularly checking your baby’s toes can save them from a hair tourniquet. Image Source: Unsplash user Gabby Orcutt.
Getting surgery to remove an extremely painful bunion may seem like an easy decision. But what if you were told the painful bunion you sought to remove had a chance of coming back again months later? Studies show recurrence rates as high as 25% for bunions. In fact, here at the Center for Podiatric Care and Sports Medicine, correcting failed bunion repairs done by other local surgeons accounts for nearly a third of our business.
However, our center’s 40+ years of bunion surgeries mean we’re better at selecting the right candidates, more adept at operating, and skilled at identifying who is at risk for failed surgery. This means we can give you a more accurate answer if you find yourself wondering, “How often is bunion surgery successful?” In fact, a new study published in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery identifies one tell-tale way of predicting whether your bunion will return over time.
Get back on your feet after bunion surgery. Image Source: Pixabay user ashokorg0.
“When we think of a bruise, we think of mild pain and some discoloration that generally goes away within a couple weeks. A bone bruise is actually a fracture of the innermost layer of bone. This can be incredibly painful. Unlike a skin hematoma that has room to spread out, blood within a bone pools into a smaller lump, which is why this type of injury hurts so much,” Dr. Geldwert explains. “Frankly, we’ve seen cases of pain persisting up to a year.”
That’s a long time to suffer from bone bruise pain! Fortunately, knowing what to do at the time of injury and in the months that follow will put you on a path of quicker recovery with less foot and ankle pain.
NYC podiatrists share how to heal lingering bone bruises at home. Image Source: Unsplash user 13on.
No two pregnancies are exactly alike, even if you’ve been through the process before. And sometimes your body’s response to the demands of growing a new life trickle down to affect your feet and legs. Among the most common complaints are Charley Horse cramps at night and swelling during the day. So how do you cope if you find your feet swelling and experience leg pain during pregnancy? And when is it time to get evaluated by a professional? NYC podiatrists from The Center for Podiatric Care and Sports Medicine have the answers you seek.
NYC podiatrists offer tips for pregnancy-related foot pain and leg cramps. Image Source: Flickr user Torsten Mangner.
Are your feet ready for romance? It’s easy to overlook the body part we’re always hiding away in shoes and socks, but when passions ignite, you don’t want to be distracted by insecurities about cracked heels, stinky Limburger feet, or jagged, yellow toenails. As Valentine’s Day draws near, we feel your desire to get any foot issues dealt with swiftly before your dinner date commences. Our NYC podiatrists recommend these foot care tips for sexy Valentine’s Day feet.
Find out how to get sexy Valentine’s Day feet to prepare for your date. Image Source: Unsplash user Adriana Velásquez.
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Wednesday, February 7th, 2018
If you follow tennis, you probably know of 18-time Grand Slam Champion Roger Federer, but do you know the top South Korean tennis player, Hyeon Chung? At just 21 years of age, he won the ATP Next Gen Finals in Milan this past November. Then, he came out of nowhere to beat Novak Djokovic at Melbourne Park. Unfortunately, it seems Chung’s good luck couldn’t last. Two days after losing to Federer in the Australian Open, Chung wound up in the hospital with gruesome calluses and blister injuries.
Tennis stars like Hyeon Chung sometimes run into trouble when filing down their own calluses. Image Source: Pexels user Tookapic.
“I am so grateful for having had Dr. Geldwert perform bunion surgery on both of my feet. I have complete confidence in him and continue to see him for other sports related injuries. I was cautious about having surgery for the first time, but his knowledge, patience, and skill made me completely comfortable in trusting him. And I couldn’t be any happier with the results!! When anything else feels wrong with my feet, I love that I now know to go immediately to him. He is my top choice for anyone searching for the best foot fixer/surgeon/sports doctor in NYC! Thank you, Dr. Geldwert!!!”
– J. M., Manhattan, NY
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