Aging can cause numerous changes in your feet, some of which are uncomfortable. These changes can range from minor skin alterations to more severe issues that can affect the bones in your feet and even lead to serious injury. Today Dr. Joel Segalman, Dr. Stephen Lazaroff, and Dr. Brittany Ciaramello at Performance Foot & Ankle Specialists, LLC in New Haven County and Fairfield County share some information about the most common issues people typically experience with their feet as they age. Toenails: Toenails can become more difficult to cut as they thicken as you age. Changes in hormones ..read more

Raynaud's is a common condition in which the blood vessels in the body’s extremities overreact to stress or cold. And as the days get colder, many Raynaud's sufferers wonder how to manage their condition. Today Dr. Joel Segalman, Dr. Stephen Lazaroff, and Dr. Brittany Ciaramello at Performance Foot & Ankle Specialists, LLC in New Haven County and Fairfield County share information that can help.   Some people have a more difficult time with the cold weather than others. If your hands change color while in cold temperatures and experience pain, numbness, or tingling, you could have&nb ..read more

It’s a fact that carrying additional weight is bad for your waistline and heart, but it’s also hard on your feet! Studies reveal that your risk for foot pain increases along with your BMI. And you don’t have to be excessively overweight to have problems – gaining just between five and ten pounds is enough to damage your feet. Today Dr. Joel Segalman, Dr. Stephen Lazaroff, and Dr. Brittany Ciaramello at Performance Foot & Ankle Specialists, LLC in New Haven County and Fairfield County share information on how your feet are affected by your weight.  Foot C ..read more

During the colder winter months, some hospitals report up to a 500% increase in emergency room visits due to injuries from falls and slips. Dr. Joel Segalman, Dr. Stephen Lazaroff, and Dr. Brittany Ciaramello at Performance Foot & Ankle Specialists, LLC in New Haven County and Fairfield County find that stress fractures are one of the more common winter-related injuries.  In many cases, stress fractures are often disregarded because people don’t make the connection between a recent accident or activity and sudden foot pain. Stress fractures often occur in a w ..read more

A condition called peripheral artery disease - also referred to as PAD - is an accumulation of plaque and cholesterol in the arteries. It can cause discomfort in the feet and legs and limit activities. More severe cases of PAD can lead to loss of limb. In observance of National Heart Month, Dr. Joel Segalman, Dr. Stephen Lazaroff, and Dr. Brittany Ciaramello at Performance Foot & Ankle Specialists, LLC in New Haven County and Fairfield County are sharing some facts about PAD that you may not be aware of.   Inspecting the pulses in your feet. The easiest ..read more

On January 23rd, we will observe National Measure Your Feet Day. And while it may seem like a strange reason for a celebration, today, Dr. Joel Segalman, Dr. Stephen Lazaroff, and Dr. Brittany Ciaramello at Performance Foot & Ankle Specialists, LLC in New Haven County and Fairfield County are sharing information regarding why it is so important to have your feet measured regularly.  Did you know that up to 80% of men wear the wrong size shoe, and 90% of American women admit to owning at least one or two pairs of shoes that fit poorly, but they still wear them beca ..read more

You can further exacerbate the symptoms of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the winter months. It can occur because of inclement weather, colder temperatures, too many sweet treats, and reduced activity levels. To help stay on top of your foot health during the cold weather months, Dr. Joel Segalman, Dr. Stephen Lazaroff, and Dr. Brittany Ciaramello at Performance Foot & Ankle Specialists, LLC in New Haven County and Fairfield County are sharing five tips for people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the winter. Wear gloves and socks whenever you go out. If you have diabe ..read more

An underactive thyroid – also known as hypothyroidism - can cause foot pain. Thyroid disease is a dysfunction of the thyroid gland, a large gland in the front of the neck shaped like a butterfly. And because January is Thyroid Awareness Month, today Dr. Joel Segalman, Dr. Stephen Lazaroff, and Dr. Brittany Ciaramello at Performance Foot & Ankle Specialists, LLC in New Haven County and Fairfield County are sharing how an abnormal thyroid can cause foot pain and what to look for. This condition typically occurs when the thyroid gland is underactive, and it no longer creates all the hormones ..read more

If improving your health is one of your New Year’s resolutions, we suggest you start from the bottom up. Many people don’t consider their foot health until there’s a problem.  This year promise yourself you’ll take better care of your entire body, starting with your feet by following these tips from Dr. Joel Segalman, Dr. Stephen Lazaroff, and Dr. Brittany Ciaramello at Performance Foot & Ankle Specialists, LLC in New Haven County and Fairfield County. Walk more. Walking doesn’t require any special equipment, you can do it in almost any weather, and it’s great for your overall heal ..read more

Families across the world have many different traditions they cherish every year when the holiday season comes around. Some put up a tree in their living room and decorate it while Bing Crosby serenades them in the background. Today Dr. Joel Segalman, Dr. Stephen Lazaroff, and Dr. Brittany Ciaramello at Performance Foot & Ankle Specialists, LLC in New Haven County and Fairfield County want you to enjoy both the holiday season and all things related to podiatry.  They would like to share how people worldwide celebrate with their feet, stockings, and shoes!  Spain: Spanish childre ..read more