Pedorthist joins foot specialists
By: centraljersey.com
Family Foot and Ankle Specialists, a podiatrist office in Piscataway and Hillsborough, is a one-stop shop for all foot care needs. Complete with a medical spa, physical therapy, nutritional supplements and now, a Certified Pedorthist, Family Foot and Ankle Specialists wants to ensure the community is educated about their foot health. A pedorthist is a specialist in using footwear such as shoes, shoe modifications and orthoses. Pedorthists are trained at using footwear to solve problems with the feet and lower limbs.
"People do not realize their footwear greatly influences their feet, and can create or eliminate pain," Dawn Lewis, certified pedorthist at Family Foot and Ankle Specialists, said. Ms. Lewis noted 85 percent of people wear the wrong size shoes, causing many unnecessary foot problems such as bunions, ingrown toenails, hammertoes and more.
"Footwear is an essential part of a treatment plan when the foot or lower limbs is involved," Dr. Peter Wishnie, DPM, owner of Family Foot & Ankle Specialists, added.
Pedorthists create foot orthotics that will help to support the foot and provide a regular gait (walking) pattern. Orthotics can be custom molded to suit your foot or may be pre-molded. Orthotics are great for those suffering from plantar fasciitis (heel pain), athletes, people suffering from fallen arches, and those simply experiencing pain.
"It’s usually during the summer season that people realize how much their feet hurt during limited activity. Just a walk around the park can cause crippling pain for many people," Ms. Lewis said.
Orthotics will force your foot to walk correctly while adding support to the arches. It is not normal to experience foot pain – when your feet hurt, seek help. Orthotics provide missing support while correcting an abnormal walking pattern. Pedorthists have the experience to get you the best orthotic for your foot type. A pedorthist will choose the best shoe, including shape and size, for your foot type. These simple adjustments can provide you with the pain relief you’ve been searching for.
Family Foot & Ankle Specialists has offices at 12 Wills Way, Piscataway, and 349 Route 206, St. J, in Hillsborough. For more information, call 908-874-8030.
Prudential names top reps
Prudential New Jersey Properties noted the achievements of several representatives, recenty.
The office honored Diane Ormsby, a member of the Prudential "Dream Team," and Susan Barone as June’s "Sales Team of the Month" at the Hillsborough office. The recognition was based on their "superior customer service, listing, and sales production."
Also, Prudential New Jersey Properties honored Frank Cappello as June’s "Sales Associate of the Month" at the Hillsborough office.
Panel to discuss ‘business killers’
The Somerset County Business Partnership will host a presentation on "Business Killers," featuring Eamon Gibbons, of Emerald Financial Resources.
How many businesses have you seen fail? Attendees at the event scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sept. 15, will learn more about strategies to avoid making the same mistakes, with a panel including a CFP, attorney and CPA. Highlights of the presentation will include succession plans, employee retention and tax planning and much more.
There’s no admission charge for SCBP members; $10 for non-members. Seating is limited; online registration is open until Sept. 14.
The Somerset County Business Partnership is located at 360 Grove St., Bridgewater.

