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08 Jun Why Is the Bottom of Your Foot Itching?

Posted at 14:17h in Athletes Foot, Corn and Calluses, Diabetic Foot Care, Foot Care Comfort, Fungal Nail Care, Sport Team Foot Care by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Bottom of Your Foot Itching? Is your foot itching uncontrollably? Pruritis is the medical term for an irritating itch. It can occur anywhere on your body, but it’s more likely to...

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24 May Treatment Options for Overlapping Toes

Posted at 14:47h in Corrective Foot Care, Custom Orthotics, Fungal Nail Care, Pediatric Foot Care, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Overlapping Toes Do your toes overlap? Studies find about 7% of people have a toe that overlaps. Of those people, about 30% have overlapping toes on both feet. There are many causes...

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24 May How Much Do You Know About Your Achilles Tendon?

Posted at 14:20h in Achilles Tendonitis, Corn and Calluses, Corrective Foot Care, Foot Care Comfort, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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About Your Achilles Tendon? How much do you know about your Achilles tendon? Here are some intriguing facts about a ligament we depend on for walking, jumping and running. It’s Long The Achilles...

23 Apr Wear Socks to Bed?

Posted at 13:42h in Foot Care Comfort, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Stretching for Feet, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Should You Wear Socks To Sleep? Believe it or not, the subject of sleeping with socks gets heated debate on both sides. Who would have thought a pair of cuddly foot...

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13 Apr What Is a Tailor’s Bunion?

Posted at 18:20h in Bunions, Corrective Foot Care, Custom Orthotics, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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About Tailor’s Bunion A bunion is a hard, bony protuberance that grows on the joint of your foot. Bunions can be painful, and they are often unsightly. A tailor’s bunion is a...

31 Mar What Is Peripheral Neuropathy?

Posted at 15:19h in Diabetic Foot Care, Neuropathy, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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About Peripheral Neuropathy? Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is an irreversible, chronic condition that often accompanies other diseases. The words peripheral neuropathy literally mean “dead nerves.” This condition causes a loss of feeling...

15 Mar What Is Burning Feet Syndrome?

Posted at 15:21h in Athletes Foot, Diabetic Foot Care, Morton's Neuroma, Neuropathy, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Feel the Burn: What Is Burning Feet Syndrome? Do your feet feel like they’re on fire? If your feet often feel hot to the touch, it’s not just your imagination. A condition...

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25 Feb What is the difference between a Podiatrist and Podologist?

Posted at 16:21h in Corrective Foot Care, Diabetic Foot Care, Orthotics, Pediatric Foot Care, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Podologists, Podiatrists, and Chiropodists: What’s the Difference? Have you ever heard of a podologist? What about a chiropodist? These are all different names for medical professionals who specialize in foot care....

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05 Feb How can a Sports Podiatrist help your team?

Posted at 15:46h in Athletes Foot, Custom Orthotics, Orthotics for Atheletes, Sport Team Foot Care, Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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A Sports Podiatrist Can Improve Your Team's Performance Can a sports podiatrist help your team? If you’re a coach, team manager, or sports program director, you probably deal with a lot...

21 Jan Do Your Toes Get Numb After Running?

Posted at 19:47h in Custom Orthotics, Foot Care for Runners, Orthotics for Atheletes, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Proper Shoe Sizing by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Toes Get Numb After Running? You enjoy running, and it’s good for you. Sometimes, however, your toes don’t seem happy with your choice to take them for a long, pounding run...