Johanna S. Youner, DPM, is a podiatric surgeon in private practice and an attending physician at New York Downtown Hospital, both in New York City. Dr. Youner is a board-certified foot surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Many people ignore swollen feet and ankles, but Dr. Johanna Youner cautions that it should not be dismissed.
According to Dr. Johanna Youner, board-certified podiatric surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the feet are the body’s tires, and as such they need to be taken care of so they last a lifetime.
In this video, Dr. Johanna Youner, board-certified podiatric surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, explains that foot neuralgia occurs when diabetes damages the nerves.
In this video, Dr. Johanna Youner, board-certified podiatric surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, explains how to effectively massage your own feet.
Dr. Johanna Youner, board-certified podiatric surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, shows how to get rid of the pain and inconvenience of plantar fasciitis in just two weeks.
Cross-training is important for the feet, says Dr. Johanna Youner, board-certified podiatric surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
In this video, Dr. Johanna Youner, board-certified podiatric surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, discusses her favorite foot soaks. For pain or discomfort, soak feet in Epsom salts and comfortably warm water for 20 minutes.
In this video, Dr. Johanna Youner, board-certified podiatric surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, explains what plantar fasciitis is, what causes it, how to prevent and how to treat it.
Dr. Johanna Youner, board-certified podiatric surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, cautions viewers that flip flops are not meant for walking and should be worn only in the pool or shower.
There’s a lot of controversy about barefoot running, says Dr. Johanna Youner, board-certified podiatric surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Barefoot running, or running using a minimalist shoe, may be beneficial for some people, but it changes the foot’s biomechanics, so it may not be appropriate for heavier runners.
According to Dr. Johanna Youner, board-certified podiatric surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, almost everyone over age 50 should be buying new and bigger shoes.
In this video, Dr. Johanna Youner, board-certified podiatric surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, shows viewers what do when cramps interrupt your sleep and how to prevent them. Foot cramps at night usually are caused by things we did during the day such as wearing uncomfortable shoes, taking certain medications or getting dehydrated.
Many people are familiar with the pain of foot cramps, but what exactly are foot cramps and, more importantly, how can they be prevented?
In this video, Dr. Johanna Youner, board-certified podiatric surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, explains that the real cause of toenail fungus is not moisture, but injuries to the nails that cause them to become vulnerable.
In this video, Dr. Johanna Youner, board-certified podiatric surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, states that foot cramps often are caused by medications and explains what to do if you experience these painful side effects.