Article Library: Learn More About Your Foot Pain Or Foot Condition

Yes, treatment and care are two great ways to improve your foot condition, foot injury, or foot pain – but in many cases, learning more about your foot issue can help you better understand your problem and lead you on a path to healing. Below, find informative articles regarding your foot health concerns and the latest treatments.

Library Categories:

• Bunions
• Gait Analysis
• Heel Pain
• Orthotics
• General

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Bunions:

• Bunion Health, Bunion Treatments & Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery   
  Some bunions can be treated with an outpatient minimally invasive surgery that does not require pins or screws. Learn more from a Brooklyn podiatrist.
• Advice For Bunion Pain Sufferers From A New York Podiatrist   
  Learn about how bunions can develop on your feet, why bunions cause pain and discomfort, and how a Brooklyn podiatrist can treat your bunions.

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Gait Analysis:

• Accurate Foot Evaluations Through Computerized Gait Analysis & Gait Assessment   
  A number of foot issues, foot conditions, and foot abnormalities can be pinpointed through a computerized gait analysis conducted by a New York podiatrist.

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Heel Pain:

• Cryosurgery For Heel Pain & Foot Pain Treatment   
  Cryosurgery is a minimally invasive and painless procedure that uses localized freezing temperatures to fight heel pain, foot pain, and nerve problems.
• Chronic Heel Pain Treatment: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)   
  Those who have chronic heel pain that does not respond to more conservative treatments may consider Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT).

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Orthotics:

• Foot Scanners For Custom-Fit Orthotics Help Fight Foot Pain   
  At Dr. Perlstein’s Brooklyn Podiatric office, patients suffering from foot pain can have custom-fit orthotics made from accurate scans of their feet.

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General:

• Basic Patient History Form [PDF]   
  Basic Patient History Form
• Shockwave Therapy: A Non-Invasive Option For Heel Pain Treatment   
  Heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis can affect every part of your life. Shockwave therapy is a new, aggressive, and non-invasive treatment for the condition.
• Running The Race To Good Foot Health   
  Podiatrists know that runners are susceptible to a number of foot issues and injuries, including tendonitis, heel pain, and foot stress fractures.
• Growing Pains May Be Keeping Your Child Up At Night   
  If you believe your child is suffering from growing pains, it is important to visit a doctor to rule out other possible health issues such as misalignments.
• Disclaimer of Michael Perlstein and Officite, LLC   
  Dr. Perlstein’s office disclaims all responsibilities for the reliability of the content of this website and the effectiveness of any advice or treatments.
• Notice Of Privacy Practices   
  This patient privacy notice explains our legal duties and your patient rights – as well as how your medical information may be used or accessed in the future.
• Heel Spur Syndrome: Causes, Diagnosis And Treatment   
  Plantar Fasciitis, also known as heel spurs, is often caused by overpronation and can be quite painful. Learn about treatment options from a New York podiatrist.

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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.