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PRINE Health is proud to introduce PRINE Podiatry, a podiatrist in Port Washington, which is a new complementary offering towards our goal of providing a more comprehensive level of care to our patients.

Meet Dr. Alec Hochstein

Dr. Alec Hochstein, is a 1997 graduate of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, practicing on Long Island’s North Shore where he lives with his wife and two children.

Dr. Hochstein is Board Certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, he is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) as well as the New York State Podiatric Medical Association (NYSPMA).

Dr. Hochstein is privileged to be actively involved in the training of future doctors of podiatric medicine at residency training programs in New York City and Long Island New York, including the prestigious hospital programs of New York Hospital of Queens, Albert Einstein School of Medicine and Northwell Health System.

Dr. Hochstein maintains other interests in areas of physical fitness and nutrition, as well as Internet technology, and social media marketing. He has lectured both locally and nationally on various topics related to both medicine and technology in the medical office.

PRINE Podiatry services

Athletes Foot

Athlete’s Foot Isn’t Just A Rash Caused By Sweaty Feet;

Ingrown Toenail

Contact Our Office For Ingrown Toenail Treatment

Balance

Contact PRINE Podiatry By Phoning Our Supportive Team Or Booking

Orthotics

When Your Feet Hurt, Contact The PRINE Podiatry Helpful Staff By Phone

Bunion

Call The Office To Schedule An Appointment, Or Book A Consultation Online

Plantar Fasciitis

Reach Out To PRINE Podiatry And Our Helpful Staff By Booking

Diabetic Neuropathy

When You Have Diabetes, You May Develop A Kind Of Nerve Damage Called Diabetic Neuropathy

Warts

If You’ve Noticed Warts Or Rough Patches On Your Feet, We Can Help

Wound Care

Do You Have A Sore On Your Foot That Just Doesn’t Want To Heal?

Laser Therapy

Do You Have Chronic Aches And Pains In Your Feet And Ankles?

Verrucae treatment – SWIFT technology

Are you sick of dealing with those pesky warts? Well, PRINE Podiatry is here to inform you of their brand new, effective Swift Technology used to treat and prevent the emergence of warts. Verrucae, also known as plantar warts, is a common foot issue people deal with on a regular basis.

It can often be embarrassing and difficult trying to cover up these warts due to their appearance and placement. Most often, patients will get these types of warts on the bottom of their feet or on the balls of their heels. Luckily, you don’t have to be embarrassed any longer!

3 Excellent Low-Impact Foot Exercises For People With Plantar Fasciitis

If you suffer from plantar fasciitis, you want to stay away from high-impact cardio exercises such as jump-roping and running, at least until you have fully recovered (and even then, you will need to ease into your exercises). The good news is that there are great alternatives to traditional exercises if you are dealing with a painful condition known as plantar fasciitis! In this post, we will take a look at three excellent low-impact foot exercises that you can try if you have plantar fasciitis or another type of heel pain.

1) Riding The Elliptical

Swap out the treadmill for an elliptical, and you can achieve the same level of intensive cardio without compromising the health of your heel. When you are exercising on a treadmill, you are subjecting your heel to a repeated pounding motion as you continuously run for 30 minutes or longer. With an elliptical, you can keep your heel firmly planted on the pedal and not have to worry about aggravating your injury or painful condition further. Keep in mind that though the elliptical is one of the best low-impact foot exercises for painful heel conditions, it could still lead to some pain or irritation if you have particularly sensitive feet. Know your limitations when using an elliptical and remember to allow yourself plenty of time for your muscles to relax.

2) Yoga And Pilates

Both yoga and Pilates are beneficial exercises for anyone dealing with plantar fasciitis, so it's a good idea to try to implement both into your workout regimen. Yoga is great for strengthening, lengthening, and toning up muscles while also enhancing balance, and Pilates allows you to do many strength-building exercises without making you spend a lot of time on your feet. The key to both of these low-impact exercises - like anything else - is to make sure you just don't overdo it. If you notice your heel starts flaring up during either of these exercises, give yourself some downtime. If the problem persists, look into alternative exercise options. Fortunately, just like Pilates, you can find plenty of yoga exercises that can be done by using your feet minimally or not using them at all.

3) Lower Body Strength Exercises

Although you'll need to stray away from traditional cardio exercises that include running and jumping, you can still do plenty of low-impact lower-body strength training exercises, even with plantar fasciitis. In fact, strength training is one of the best low-impact foot exercises to help you combat plantar fasciitis in the long run! Try doing some leg curls on a leg machine at your local gym. This exercise movement will require you to curl your leg toward your backside, working your hamstrings. You can decide how much resistance (or weight) that you want when you flex your leg into a curl motion. Do a few reps of this exercise on both sides, and you will experience stronger hamstrings over time. Another good lower body strength exercise is the leg extension, which will work your quadriceps. You'll need an exercise machine to do this movement. Decide how much resistance you want and extend your leg forward. Do multiple reps on both sides and build stronger legs without compromising your feet. PRINE Health Wants to Help You!

Looking for more information on the different exercises and stretches you can try to help with plantar fasciitis? Or are you in need of another type of treatment for your heel pain? Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you might have or to schedule an appointment with our office. Don't forget to keep reading our other blog posts for more free resources and make sure you visit our official website to view our extensive list of podiatry services! Click Here For Plantar Fasciitis Treatment with our podiatrist in port Washington today!

Meet The Providers

About Dr. Sands

David J. Sands, DPM is an award-winning podiatrist who views personalized service and patient education as an integral part of healing. His commitment to helping you understand the origin of your foot and ankle symptoms.

Dr. Sands earned his DPM from The New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 1996. He completed a residency at the Catholic Medical Centers of Brooklyn and Queens.

Patient Experience

As a patient of Dr. David Sands for over 15 years. He is professional, patient, knowledgeable and uses the latest technology when treating his patients, something that other doctors are not. I highly recommend him if you have issues with your feet.

Kristen R.

My son had an ingrown toenail and we needed an urgent appointment. We were seen on the same day. The receptionists were very welcoming and friendly and we saw the doctor within a few minutes. The doctor was friendly, competent, diagnosed the problem correctly, and operated very diligently. Extremely pleased and highly recommended.

Jonathan H.

Dr. Sands is an outstanding Podiatrist. He is professional, courteous, a gentleman and extremely interested in the health of his patients. David is most accommodating and doesn't make patients wait a long time to be seen. His office staff is equally as polite and welcoming and they all run a 5 Star practice.

Dr. Alec Hochstein takes patients from start to finish when it comes to wound care. He is not satisfied until the wound is completely healed. His methods of treatment for non-healing diabetic ulcers is notable. I approached Dr. Hochstein in August of 2014, with a persistent non-healing Diabetic Ulcer. The Ulcer was deep and rather large, To date the Ulceration is microscopic thanks to the wound care treatment that was received. I'm able to live a Happy and Healthy Life thanks to Dr. Alec Hochstein and his team of employees. I highly recommend this provider for any foot care or wound care needs.

Melissa K.

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PRINE Health Is Leading, Foot First

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Meet Dr. Alec Hochstein