Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a podiatrist in the Brooklyn area, we're excited you are here. With the podiatry industry advancing, we recognize the importance of keeping our patients and visitors up to date with all of the new and exciting things taking place in our practice.
As we move forward with our blog, we hope to promote podiatric awareness as a vital part of your healthy, active lifestyle.Here you will find a variety of articles and topics including the latest developments in podiatry, podiatric treatments and helpful foot care advice from Dr. Perlstein and his staff.
We hope you find our blog to be helpful, engaging and informational to ensure the long-term health of your feet.
As always, feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.
Heel pain is often caused by plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the long, dense band of connective tissue that runs from the heel to the ball of the foot.
Symptoms of metatarsalgia can develop suddenly, especially after an increase in exercise or high-impact activities, but normally the problems develop over time.
Hammertoe can be painful and debilitating, but there are a number of different treatment and management options, depending on the severity of your condition.
If your child is complaining about leg pain at night, be sure to visit a doctor to confirm whether it is growing pains or another type of health issue.
Chronic foot odor is a common problem. In this podiatry blog post, learn about what creates foot odor and what you can do to eliminate foot odor for good.
There are several different causes for flat feet and fallen arches as well as several different treatment and management options. Learn more in this blog post.
Diabetes sufferers are more susceptible to a number of foot health issues. Learn how to better care for your feet in this Brooklyn podiatrist blog post.
Bunions can be painful restricting, and unsightly, but luckily there are a wide range of treatment options available through your Brooklyn foot doctor.
While most bone spurs don’t have symptoms, some bone spurs in the feet can be very painful. In this blog post, learn about bone spur causes and treatments.
Dr. Michael Perlstein's podiatry office is located at 4414 14th Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. He serves patients throughout the greater New York City area, including those residing in Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, the Bronx, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Dr. Perlstein's office is open Monday through Friday as well as on Sunday.
See Dr. Perlstein's expert insight on diabetic foot care.
See Dr. Perlstein discuss the pros and cons of exercise sneakers.
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