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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...

14 Jan The Toenail Care Kit Tips

Posted at 19:44h in Corn and Calluses, Fungal Nail Care, Ingrown Nails, Toenail Care by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Your Complete Toenail Care Kit Your feet are always there for you, and they deserve some pampering. If you want to get your toenails groomed and neat, you need the right...

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28 Dec When Is Toenail Removal Necessary?

Posted at 16:07h in Fungal Nail Care, In Patient Care, Ingrown Nails, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Toenail Care by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Toenail Removal? Your toenails go through a lot. They’re prime targets for conditions like toenail fungus, ingrown nails, and bunions. If you’ve tried everything and still have these conditions, it might...

14 Dec How often Should Kids get new Shoes

Posted at 15:04h in Foot Care Comfort, Orthotics, Pediatric Foot Care, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Proper Shoe Sizing, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Time for New Shoes for Children's Feet Your children grow up quickly, and their feet grow right along with them. If you’re not sure how often your kids need new shoes,...

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24 Nov Can you Sprain a Toe?

Posted at 15:15h in Corrective Foot Care, Foot Care for Runners, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Proper Shoe Sizing, Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Do You Have a Toe Sprain? You’ve stubbed your toe, and now you’re wondering if it might be sprained. Your toes have joints like other parts of your body, and those...