Posted August 14, 2023 in Foot Pain
4 Minute Read: It’s marathon time in New York City, and professionals and novices alike are gearing up for the upcoming racing season. 2022 was the first year since COVID that the race was back to its full capacity — 50,000 runners — and running fever has continued to thrive throughout the city. Whether you’re […]
Read MorePosted July 17, 2023 in Dr. Ciment, Running
By Dr. Ethan Ciment 3 Minute Read: Regardless of whether this is your first or your fifteenth marathon, embarking on the journey of training for a marathon is both an exhilarating and challenging endeavor. Proper training is vital to ensure you reach the finish line healthy and injury-free for both seasoned runners and novices alike. […]
Read MorePosted April 05, 2023 in Getting a Second Opinion, Podiatrist
3 Minute Read: We rely on healthy feet to stay mobile and active. When pain or other podiatric problems impair our ability to function properly, we can be slowed down or prevented from carrying out our daily routine and fulfilling our obligations. Treatment options for foot and ankle issues can vary considerably among doctors and […]
Read MorePosted October 22, 2021 in Haglund Deformity
Pump Bump. Also called a Haglund Deformity, a pump bump is a bony enlargement on the back of the heel bone. Soft tissue near the Achilles tendon can get “sandwiched” between your shoe and the bony enlargement causing heel pain. Repetitive friction can lead blistering, sores, and painful bursitis, which is inflammation of a fluid […]
Read MorePosted October 21, 2021 in Ganglion Cysts
Ganglion cysts are common masses that are frequently found in the foot and ankle. They are not cancerous and, in most cases, are harmless. A ganglion is actually an offshoot from a joint, like a balloon on a stalk. It grows out of the tissues surrounding a joint, such as ligaments, tendon sheaths, and joint […]
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Read MorePosted May 25, 2021 in Running
Great news for all of our runners: The 2021 NYC Marathon is happening this year! After this past year of COVID-19 and the cancellation of the 2020 Marathon, this feels really emotionally significant after everything we endured as a city. Since the initial lockdown associated with COVID-19 and the “Work from home” and “Stay at […]
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