Did you know May is Arthritis Awareness Month? Arthritis occurs when joints are swollen or tender, and the most common forms are rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. This condition can also impact children. If you have been diagnosed with one of the many forms, the New England Podiatry Associates are here to help. Podiatrists are often a part of the care team, particularly when joint pain occurs in a patient’s feet or ankles.
Here are three benefits of making an appointment with a podiatrist:
1. All eyes are on your feet and ankles
Podiatrists specialize in treating feet and ankles. You are in the best hands when you make an appointment. To understand more about the cause of your joint pain, a podiatrist will ask questions and perform an exam. They will then offer relief solutions, from physical therapy to the proper footwear for exercise.
2. All hands are on deck
Between your primary care physician, your podiatrists, and other specialists, it is helpful to know you have a team of specialists working to improve your quality of life. It takes teamwork, and podiatrists are here to help you win.
3. All appointments are valuable
From checking in to prescribing custom orthotics, you can always benefit from a visit to the podiatrist. Many people think corns, bunions, and fungal toenails are the only reasons to make an appointment. Podiatrists care about the overall health of your body, including ways a condition can affect your feet and ankles.
We’re here to help answer any questions — whether you have managed arthritis for years or recently been diagnosed. At New England Podiatry Associates, Dr. Michael Hass, Dr. Alan Green, Dr. Stephen Tubridy, Dr. Ronald Etskovitz, Dr. Raymond Murano III, and Dr. Catherine Jacobs treat various conditions such as sports injuries, foot and ankle pain, pediatric foot care, ingrown toenails, and flat feet. Equipped with a board-certified podiatrist team, we offer two convenient locations to provide excellent care for patients in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Middlesex Counties. Contact our Chestnut Hill office at 617-232-1752 and our Newton-Wellesley office at 617-630-8280. We are still offering a telemedicine option for your safety and convenience.