Part 3, and the final part before we get into actual conditions, of the “Oh My Gosh, I Have…” series will focus on the Ankle joint and its importance with foot function. … Continue reading
Posted in Conditions, Dr. Neil Feldman | Leave a commentThis is the second article in the “Oh My Gosh, I Have…” series. In this series of articles, I will be presenting my thoughts and approaches to understanding the “why’s” and the “what’s” behind the conditions such as Plantar Fasciitis, … Continue reading
Posted in Conditions, Core, Dr. Neil Feldman, Treatments | Tagged core engagement, diaphragmatic breathing, movement, posture | Leave a commentIn very simple terms, we are a bunch of bones that has to get from one place to another. There is a basic design that was given to us and we spent the first years of life perfecting that design into getting from one place to another. Continue reading
Posted in Conditions, Core, Dr. Neil Feldman, Hammertoe, Heel Pain, Neuroma, Plantar Fasciitis, Running, Training, Treatments, Walking | Leave a commentThis is my biggest struggle as a doctor. I have patients with all the desire in the world to get to a goal, but they don’t understand what it takes to get there. I don’t blame the individual, as it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Treatments | Tagged making goals, Starting to exercise | Leave a commentWhen patients come to my office looking for help, it is often frustrating for them to hear that what will help them isn’t totally up to me, but it’s up to them. Unless it’s an acute problem like a broken … Continue reading
Posted in Treatments | Leave a commentI love this debate! And yes, it is a debate. Stretching vs. not stretching. Who is right? As with most everything in life, there is never truly a right or wrong answer, but the truth lies somewhere between. Rather than … Continue reading
Posted in Treatments | Tagged massage, muscle tension, stretching | Leave a commentParaphrasing an Exerpt from Stephen Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” A Ship’s Captain was notified that their ship was traveling toward another vessel at sea: Captain: Notify them that we are heading towards each other and I … Continue reading
Posted in Dr. Neil Feldman, Sports Psychology | Leave a commentThe fit of a shoe is all about perception, not necessarily reality. From the time we are kids, we grow into our shoes and get used to the feeling of what a shoe should feel like on our feet. As … Continue reading
Posted in Dr. Neil Feldman | Tagged Neuropathy, shoe fit, Shoes | Leave a commentWhether it’s recovery from injury or surgery (or both), there’s nothing fun or easy about not being able to do the things you want and love to do. I won’t sugar-coat it…recovering just isn’t fun! Like most athlete’s, I’ve been … Continue reading
Posted in Testimonial | Tagged anti-gravity treadmill, core engagement, diaphragmatic breathing, fitness, foot surgery, pool running, recovery, surgery, weight gain | Leave a commentI’ve been a Podiatrist since 1996, and a runner since I was a little kid; over 30 years. Patients, friends and family often ask me, “How am I supposed to run?” I can certainly evaluate how someone runs and understand … Continue reading
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