2023-09-18 09:11
Plantar warts are found on the soles of the foot and can make walking and exercise painful. Getting rid of plantar warts for good can be a challenge, but there are treatment options that can… Read More
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Dr. Velimir Petkov is a podiatrist with over 13 years of experience treating a wide variety of foot and ankle conditions. Dr. Petkov is currently practicing at Premier Podiatry in Clifton, NJ. As one of New Jersey's best podiatrists, Dr. Petkov likes to educate people on the importance of foot health and proper foot care. Conditions he treats and topics that he writes about include heel pain, foot pain, ankle pain, ingrown toenail, toenail fungus, Arthritis, Diabetic foot care, wound care, Gout, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, Athlete's Foot, plantar wart, ankle sprains, foot and ankle fractures, surgery, bunions, hammertoes, laser therapy for toenail fungus, PRP injections, EPAT for heel pain, and many more.
2023-09-18 09:02
Chronic pain in the bottom of your heel or bottom of the foot is a sign of plantar fasciitis, a condition that affects the bottom of the foot. It is associated with a degenerative problem in… Read More
2023-09-18 08:58
No one really wants to undergo surgery, and the mere idea of scalpels and anesthesia is enough to scare you. Sometimes, however, surgery becomes necessary when non-surgical treatments cannot… Read More
2023-09-18 08:52
Jogging and jumping may be great for your heart, but they are not so good for your heels. Constant pounding on hard surfaces can lead to heel spur, a small bony protrusion on the bottom of t… Read More
2023-09-18 08:47
Pain in the arch of your foot may result from an injury to the muscles and tendons of the foot, overuse, or unsupportive shoes. If you are having difficulty walking due to arch pain, it is t… Read More
2023-09-18 08:46
Foot corns can be irritating. If you don’t address them timely, they can turn painful and affect your movement. Whether they are at the top of your foot, between the toes, or on the pa… Read More
2023-09-18 08:36
Calluses are not a major problem, but they can cause considerable pain and discomfort if they develop in the heels, ball of feet, or palms of hands. Alleviating the friction and pressure tha… Read More
2023-09-18 08:33
Fungal toenails not only look unsightly, but can be painful and may lead to more serious bacterial infections, especially if you have circulation issues or injuries that are not healing righ… Read More
2023-09-18 08:27
Sharp and sudden pain in your feet in the morning can be debilitating. It can affect your movements until you treat the issue. From plantar fasciitis to plantar warts and rheumatoid arthriti… Read More
2023-09-18 08:24
If your big toe keeps hurting and the skin bordering your nail is red, irritated, swollen, and tender to touch, you most likely have an ingrown toenail. Ingrown toenails can be painful and t… Read More
2023-09-18 08:21
A fungal infection is progressive and does not go away on its own. If left untreated, it can cause pain and mobility problems that can affect your life and routine activities. Call Premier P… Read More
2023-09-18 08:08
Our feet undergo heavy wear and tear every day and any injury to the feet and ankle can result in immobility. Sprains can range from being mildly uncomfortable to excruciatingly painfu… Read More
2023-09-18 08:02
Ganglion cysts are not dangerous, but the discovery of a lump on your foot and ankle can be alarming, and these cysts can be painful as well. They can also impact your ability to move comfor… Read More
2019-10-16 17:31
Ingrown toenails can be a very painful problem, but they’re also fairly common. In fact, surveys show that about 20% of patients who visit their family doctor for foot pain have a… Read More
2019-10-08 17:34
There are over 100 strains of human papillomavirus (HPV), which is the cause of warts in humans. You may have heard of sexually transmitted HPV, but this virus also passes from non… Read More
2019-09-14 17:37
In a study of adults 40 and older, over 26% of the survey group reported having flat feet.
When you consider how many people have flat feet but have yet to realize it, that number… Read More
2019-09-09 17:39
The average person spends over 60 percent of their day on their feet. It makes sense that aches and pains are common complaints for many people.
Almost anything can cause foot… Read More
2019-09-05 17:41
Nothing is more important to a parent than their child’s good health. You care about their wellbeing, activities, and interests. Dr. Velimir Petkov is here to help you stay well-inform… Read More
2019-09-02 17:43
Many of us take the arches in our feet for granted, but your arches aren’t without purpose.
The arches in your foot exist because the tendons in your foot and lower leg pull toget… Read More
2019-08-31 17:48
Did you know that eight out of 10 Americans report feeling foot arch pain? Yet, less than half go to a podiatrist to address these aches and pains.
Sixty percent con… Read More
2019-08-18 17:51
Your old shoes are killing you. Well, not really but they might be harming your back and causing some serious damage.
In fact, around 80% of people experience back pain. If you&rsq&hell…Read More
2019-08-16 17:55
Do you have bunions? If so, other people in your family probably have them too, as it’s common for parents to pass these to children.
Approximately 23 percent of people betwe… Read More
2019-08-02 18:18
Approximately one percent of adults in the United States have received a plantar fasciitis diagnosis in the last year. Of this one percent, about three-fourths have experience… Read More
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