PRINE Health
PRINE Health is a unique multispecialty group centered around the chronic kidney disease patient population. Here at PRINE, we team up with Nephrologists with Primary Care and other complimentary Specialists to create a patient-centered approach fueled by empathic Care Management and an intelligent IT infrastructure. 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, 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
Ingrown Toenail
Balance
Orthotics
Bunion
Plantar Fasciitis
Diabetic Neuropathy
Warts
Helping Your Plantar Fasciitis With Orthotics
The plantar fascia is a band of tissue that goes along the bottom of the foot connecting the toes and the heel bone. Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the plantar fascia causing heel pain. Plantar fasciitis usually happens with the first steps you take in the morning. However, it may also flare up when you stand for a long time or when you stand after sitting down for a while. A podiatrist can diagnose you with a physical exam that checks for tenderness in your foot. MRIs and X-rays can also help diagnose someone with plantar fasciitis. If you’re looking for a podiatrist in Port Washington visit Prine Health today!
Causes of Plantar Fasciitis
Did you know that stress on the plantar fascia can lead to tears, which get repeated over time, leading to irritation and inflammation?
Risk Factors for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis can occur with no cause, but many things can increase your risk of plantar fasciitis.
- Age - Plantar Fasciitis is most common in ages 40 to 60.
- Certain Exercises - Activities that put a lot of pressure on your heels, such as running, increase your risk of plantar fasciitis.
- Foot Structure - Other problems you have with your feet, such as flat feet or a high arch, may increase your risk for plantar fasciitis.
- Obesity - Being overweight can cause more pressure on your heels.
Treatments For Plantar Fasciitis With Our Podiatrist in Port Washington
- Ice
- Stretching
- Avoiding exercises that cause pain
- Orthotics
- Steroid Injections
- Wearing supportive shoes
- Orthotics for Plantar Fasciitis
Orthotics are prescription shoe insoles molded off your feet to help with pain while walking, running, or exercising. This can help with the pain associated with plantar fasciitis. To determine if you need orthotics, your podiatrist will start by examining how you walk. If it is determined that you need orthotics, your podiatrist will make a mold of your feet that they will send out to be made into orthotics.
Visit PRINE Health A Podiatrist in Port Washington
If you need a podiatrist in Port Washington for your plantar fasciitis or any other problem, check our Prine Health. Contact us today to make an appointment.