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27 Jun Why Use Ankle Braces?

Posted at 18:06h in Compression Therapy, Corrective Foot Care, Custom Orthotics, Foot Care Bracing, Sprains and Strains by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Benefits of Wearing an Ankle Brace Has your doctor prescribed an ankle brace? An ankle brace can help you recover after injury or correct problems with your gait. What Is an Ankle...

16 May Chronic Ankle Sprains?

Posted at 17:19h in Foot Care Bracing, Foot Care Comfort, Foot Care for Runners, Joint Care, Sports Injuries by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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What Causes Recurring Ankle Sprains? Ankle sprains are the most common lower-body injury. An ankle sprain happens when the ligaments surrounding the ankle are stressed too often or too severely. The...

Foot Care for Athlete's and Teams in Loudoun County

09 May Best Stretches for Achilles Tendon

Posted at 17:19h in Achilles Tendonitis, Foot Care for Runners, Heel Pain, Home Foot Care, Sports Medicine, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Stretches for Your Achilles Tendon The Achilles tendon is one of the most important ligaments in your lower body. Its main function is to transfer power from your calf muscles to...

Sports Injuries Foot Care Dr Shuman Sterling VA

18 Apr What exactly is the arch of your foot?

Posted at 18:07h in Corrective Foot Care, Custom Orthotics, Fallen Arches, Flat Feet, Foot Care Comfort, Sports Medicine, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Fun Facts About Your Arch How well do you know the arch of your foot? This key part of the foot helps you move with comfort and ease. If you have...

01 Apr Warts: Do These Folk Remedies Work?

Posted at 16:33h in Pediatric Foot Care, Plantar Warts, Tips from Foot Doctor, Wart Removal by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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When Warts go Bad Warts are the second most common skin condition after acne. More than 3 million people visit their doctors for wart treatments every year. They’re common and harmless,...

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14 Mar About Childhood Foot Deformities

Posted at 16:34h in Corrective Foot Care, Custom Orthotics, Foot Care Bracing, Home Foot Care, Pediatric Foot Care by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Childhood Foot Deformities A pediatric foot deformity can be any condition that affects the bones, muscles, or ligaments of the foot. When you’re looking for someone to diagnose and treat a...

Athletes Foot Causes and Treatment Shuman Podiatry Loudoun County VA

14 Mar What Are the Complications of Fallen Arches?

Posted at 16:31h in Fallen Arches, Flat Feet, Foot Care Bracing, Foot Care Comfort, Orthotics by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Complications of Fallen Arches The phrase “fallen arches” is the popular term for what doctors call ples planus or adult-onset flat feet. If you have flat feet as an adult, you...

07 Feb What Is Bursitis?

Posted at 18:28h in Bursitis, Corrective Foot Care, Custom Orthotics, In Patient Care, Inserts, Joint Care by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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About Bursitis Bursitis is an inflammation of the joints. It is usually caused by repeating the same physical motions over and over. These repeated motions weaken the bursa sac, which is...

Diabetic Foot Care by Dr Shuman serving Sterling, Ashburn and all of Loudoun County

03 Feb About Diabetic Shoes and Footwear

Posted at 17:33h in Diabetic Foot Care, Foot Care Comfort, Home Foot Care, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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The Right Footwear for Diabetes If you have diabetes, taking care of your feet is one of the most important things you can do. Good foot health is particularly important for...

06 Jan The Right Sock for the Job

Posted at 18:59h in Foot Care Comfort, Foot Care for Runners, Tips from Foot Doctor, Walking by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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About Socks for Your Feet Your shoes are the stars of good foot health, but your socks play a major supporting role. Choosing the right socks for the right activity will...