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• posted: Feb. 27, 2018
• Athlete's Foot

Could that rash on your feet be caused by athlete's foot? Vineland, NJ, podiatrist Dr. Jeffrey Belancio shares common symptoms and explains what you can do to treat the uncomfortable Read More

• posted: Feb. 20, 2018
• Achilles Tendon

The Achilles tendon is the strong band of tissue that connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. This lower leg tendon enables you to walk, jump, stand on your Read More

• posted: Feb. 13, 2018
• Sports Podiatrist

How to Maximize Your Game with Good Foot Health When it comes to exercise, your feet are one of the most overlooked parts of the body, enduring tremendous strain and stress Read More

• posted: Jan. 16, 2018
• Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are very easy to spot, which is why patients usually want them to disappear. They're a cosmetic issue but also a potentially painful podiatric issue that can be Read More

• posted: Jan. 05, 2018
• Lisfranc Fracture

Any fracture to the foot or ankle should be taken seriously, but a Lisfranc fracture is particularly concerning for podiatrists. Because the fracture happens at the center of the foot Read More

• posted: Dec. 20, 2017
• Sprained Ankle

How your foot doctor in Vineland can help with a sprained ankle Suffering an ankle sprain is easier than you think, and you don’t have to be an athlete to hurt Read More

• posted: Dec. 18, 2017
• Sesamoid Injuries

Everything You Need to Know About Sesamoid Injuries   Think you have a sesamoid injury? Sesamoids are bones embedded in tendons. Sesamoid injuries are often associated with activities requiring increased pressure on Read More

• posted: Dec. 06, 2017
• Claw Toes,  Mallet Toes

Understanding Claw and Mallet Toes   Think you may have mallet or claw toes? Mallet and claw toes form over years and are common in adults. Mallet and claw toes are among Read More

• posted: Nov. 15, 2017
• Painful Arthritis

With age, it’s not uncommon to experience pain and stiffness in your feet and ankles.  Carefully monitoring your pain is important, however, as this noticeable discomfort could be an early Read More

• posted: Nov. 03, 2017
• Ankle Sprains,  Ankle Pain

An ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries to the ankle, resulting from a fall or a sudden twist that forces the ligaments out of their normal position. Read More

• posted: Oct. 16, 2017
• Diabetic Foot Care

If you're diabetic, you know that high blood sugar damages almost every part of your body, including your extremities. So daily diabetic foot care is a must, says Dr. Jeffrey Read More

• posted: Oct. 13, 2017
• Achilles Tendinitis

The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body, located in the back of the lower leg and connecting the heel bone to the calf muscle. This Read More

• posted: Oct. 09, 2017
• Aching Feet

We’ve all been there before - after a long day of work, shopping or a playing sports, your feet ache and you feel as if you couldn’t walk another step Read More

• posted: Sep. 18, 2017
• Scrapes,  Minor Cuts

A child’s job is to explore every nook and cranny of their world, but that can often lead way to injury. From split lips to skinned knees, scrapes and cuts Read More

• posted: Sep. 08, 2017
• Weightloss

With our feet bearing the weight of our entire body, it’s no surprise that carrying excess weight may increase the chance of developing foot problems. In fact, recent studies have Read More

• posted: Aug. 15, 2017
• Cracked Heels

Dry, cracked heels are not only unsightly, but they can also be a source of pain and embarrassment. When the fissures in your heel become so dry and cracked that Read More