Edwin S. Hart III, D.P.M.

EDUCATION

1971-1975 BA, Central High School Philadelphia, PA.
1975-1979 BA, Temple University Philadelphia, PA
1979-1983 DPM Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine
1983-1984 Surgical Resident Podiatry Hospital of Pittsburgh

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1985 -Present Private Practice Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics
Past President, Lehigh Valley Podiatric Medical Association
Secretary, Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association 2003-2004
Vice President, Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association 2004-2005
President-Elect, Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association 2005-2006
President, Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association 2006-2007
Board Member, William Goldfarb Education Foundation 1999-2000
Vice President, William Goldfarb Foundation 2000- 2009
Treasurer, William Goldfarb Foundation 2008- present
Teaching Staff Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program
St. Luke's Hospital Bethlehem, PA.
Board of Visitors Temple University School Podiatric Medicine 2008-present

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Member American Podiatric Medical Association
Member Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association
Member Lehigh Valley Podiatric Medical Association

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Career Exploration Program Boy Scouts of America
Cub Master Pack 360 Sponsored by Clearview School PTA 2001-2005
Committee Member and Asst. Scout Master Boy Scout Troop 318
Rotary Club Bethlehem, Board of Directors 2009-2011
Board Member, Visual Impairment and Blindness Services Northampton County 2002- 2007
Board member and treasurer, Monocacy Chapter Trout Unlimited #491

HOSPITAL MEMBERSHIPS

Lehigh Valley Hospital Center Muhlenberg, Bethlehem, PA. 1985- 2010
St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, PA. 1986-present
Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown, PA.

CERTIFICATIONS

Board certified , American Board Podiatric Surgery 1991
Re-certified May 2000, 2010
Board certified, American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics

LECTURES

Nursing Home In-Service Training Series:
Diabetes foot conditions and the prevention of complications
Geriatric Foot Disorders
Decubitus Ulcers Prevention Risk Assessments and Treatment
Fungal Infections in the Geriatric Foot
X-Rays of the Foot a Podiatric Perspective
For St. Luke's Radiology Tech CME Series Rheumatology Review Lecture
W. Goldfarb Foundation Board Review Lecture Series
Imaging of the Foot Part I
Plain films, Bones scans, Scans and CT of the foot
Antibiotic Prophylaxis in the Surgical Patient
Annapolis, MD Goldfarb Foundation Meeting December 2004
Digital Implants Surgery Advancements and Update
Technical Pearls for the Lapidus Procedure
Keller Bunionectomy : Why Does It Get a Bad Rap/ Use and Abuse
Risk Management 2015 Destructive vs Degenerative Bone Changes: A Risk Management Perspective for DPMs
given at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and the Goldfarb Clinical Conference 2015

HONORS

Who's Who in America 53rd Edition 2001
Who's Who in Medicine and Health Care 1997 1st Edition
Outstanding Young Men in America 1983, 1996, 1998
Eagle Scout 1975 Boy Scouts of America

LICENSURE

Pennsylvania SC2595-L June 1983
Hew Hampshire #177 June 1984

REFERENCES

Available upon request

Heel pain is most commonly caused by repetitive stress. With that being said, it may be more common for athletes who perform repetitive movements to be afflicted with heel pain at some point during their activity. Heel pain can occur due to a number of different factors. These may include issues with having poor circulation, complications due to arthritis and diabetes, and poor form when running or exercising, as well as having poor posture.

There are a number of conditions that may also influence pain felt in the heel region. Tarsal tunnel syndrome is one example of a condition that affects the heel. This may occur when the nerve in the back of the foot becomes pinched, thus causing a numbing or tingling feeling as if the heel has pins and needles in them. Heel bursitis is another condition that commonly brings discomfort to the heel. This condition may arise when inflammation occurs at the back of the heel, often occurring due to landing awkwardly or wearing footwear that puts a good amount of pressure on the heel. As a result, the Achilles tendon may swell, causing the pain to increase throughout the day. Simple exercises focused on strengthening the heel and surrounding areas, as well as focused on building the flexibility of the foot, may help to prevent and treat heel pain.

For a proper diagnosis and advised professional treatment plan, we recommend that you consult with a podiatrist as soon as possible to avoid developing a serious condition.

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