Dr.Artis was so amazing. After going to two other podiatrists who gave me no support or hope, Dr. artis made me feel like there can be change for me. She was so patient, kind and informative. I’m actually excited to go back and get my results.
Central Park’s rolling terrain, hard pavement, and year-round running culture make it one of New York City’s most beloved — and most injury-prone — running environments. Achilles tendonitis is among the most common overuse injuries affecting Central Park runners, and it rarely improves with rest alone. At Healthy Feet Podiatry, we specialize in treating runners and understand the specific biomechanical demands that NYC’s roads and park paths place on your Achilles tendon. Whether you’re training for the NYC Marathon or just getting your morning miles in, we’ll get you back to running — safely and sustainably.
Our approach to runner’s Achilles tendonitis at Healthy Feet Podiatry prioritizes keeping you moving wherever possible. We use Alfredson eccentric loading protocols — the gold standard in running-related Achilles rehab — alongside shockwave therapy (ESWT) for chronic cases, custom running orthotics to offload tendon stress, and PRP injections for runners with documented tendon degeneration. We also perform video gait analysis to identify stride mechanics that may be contributing to your injury — because treating the tendon without addressing the movement pattern that caused the damage leads to inevitable re-injury. Most running patients see measurable improvement within four to six weeks with consistent adherence to their plan.
Healthy Feet Podiatry is a trusted partner for NYC’s running community — from casual joggers in Central Park to competitive athletes preparing for the TCS New York City Marathon. Our Upper East Side and Midtown locations are ideally situated for runners living on the east side of Manhattan, and our extended appointment hours accommodate training schedules. We speak runner — we understand pace goals, race timelines, and the frustration of forced rest — and we build treatment plans that respect your running life while protecting your long-term tendon health. If Central Park has been sidelined you, Healthy Feet Podiatry is your fastest route back.
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Dr.Artis was so amazing. After going to two other podiatrists who gave me no support or hope, Dr. artis made me feel like there can be change for me. She was so patient, kind and informative. I’m actually excited to go back and get my results.
Everyone was super friendly. Doctor Rick’s explained everything thoroughly.
Dr Bell was incredibly thorough and personable. Gave me great information and useful information for my next steps. A great experience!
“Fast, professional, and very clean office. I was checked in and seen within 10 minutes of my scheduled time. Dr. Ricks was straight to the point but thorough. The front desk staff was also incredibly helpful.
All of the staff are super welcoming and professional! Bianca took excellent care in getting my X-rays. Dr. Ricks was thorough in explaining my diagnosis and next steps. Highly recommended!!
Well before I came in today to see Dr. Ricks my foot in pain was 9/10 and now I feel good 🙏🏿🤩 thanks
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