“A Step Ahead” Blog

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“A Step Ahead” Blog

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PAINFUL TOENAIL? IT MIGHT BE INGROWN.

The number of steps an average person takes in a lifetime equal walking our planet about four times. That’s a lot of steps. And if your feet hurt, that’s a lot of painful steps. The obvious challenge for patient and doctor alike when it comes to treating a foot problem is simply resting that ailing foot.

A Step Ahead: Better looking toenails without medicine or surgery? Yes, indeed!

Toenails. Do you they bother you? Are they deformed, thick and embarrassing? Hopefully not. If so, you probably have nail fungus, known clinically as onychomycosis.

A Step Ahead: Does the shoe fit? It needs to, especially if diabetic.

According to Statista, an organization that compiles statistics from more than 18,000 sources, 53 percent of respondents said their resolution for 2018 is to save money, while 45 percent would like to lose weight or get in shape.

A Step Ahead: Foot Pain? You May Need New Athletic Shoes

Foot pain? Need new athletic shoes? Not sure what to look for or how to decide on a new pair? Here are Dr. Napolitano’s top 5 tips on athletic shoes.

A Step Ahead: Fore! Don’t let foot pain handicap your golf game.

A Step Ahead: Fore! Don’t let foot pain handicap your golf game. by Ralph J. Napolitano, Jr., DPM, CWSP, FACFASThe Masters. The tradition of this...

A Step Ahead: Now is the time to get your feet “beach ready”

A Step Ahead: Now is the time to get your feet "beach ready" by Ralph J. Napolitano, Jr., DPM, CWSP, FACFASToes, meet sand. Well, maybe not just...

A Step Ahead: Tis the Season for… Sore Feet?

A Step Ahead: Tis the Season for... Sore Feet? by Ralph J. Napolitano, Jr., DPM, CWSP, FACFASHoliday season is here! Are you ready? Neither am I. So...

A Step Ahead: What a Pain in the Heel

A Step Ahead: What a Pain in the Heel by Ralph J. Napolitano, Jr., DPM, CWSP, FACFASSpring is back! This seasonal change is usually accompanied by...

A Step Ahead: It’s back to school time! How about those school shoes?

A Step Ahead: It’s back to school time! How about those school shoes?School. Yes, it’s that time again. Back to the school routine for the kids,...

A Step Ahead: If you’re diabetic that wound on your foot may kill you. Really.

A Step Ahead: If you’re diabetic that wound on your foot may kill you. Really. By Ralph Napolitano, Jr., DPM, CWSP, FACFASWe’re getting serious this...

A Step Ahead: Thank You Feet!

A Step Ahead: Thank You Feet! By Ralph Napolitano, Jr., DPM, CWSP, FACFASTime to ring in the holiday season! Are you busy? I’m sure. Being mobile is...