Shuman Podiatry and Sports Medicine Blog

21 Feb What is Bursitis of Heel?

Posted at 09:11h in Foot Care Bracing, Heel Pain, Inserts, Orthotics, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Heel Your Bursitis Pain If you're feeling pain in your heels, you might be suffering from heel bursitis, a common but painful condition that can turn a simple walk into a...

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01 Feb Night Splint for Foot Care

Posted at 17:46h in Corrective Foot Care, Foot Care Bracing, Pedorthist, Plantar fasciitis, PTTD, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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All About Night Splints When you see a podiatrist for a serious foot problem, your doctor might include night splints as part of your treatment. You may have wondered what these...

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16 Jan Orthotics for Ice Skates?

Posted at 20:53h in Orthotics, Orthotics for Atheletes, Pediatric Foot Care, Sport Team Foot Care, Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Stay Safe on the Ice Winter sports are in full swing as we go into a new year, and all over Northern Virginia, hockey players and figure skaters are lacing up...

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09 Jan What are Heel Spurs?

Posted at 15:49h in Corrective Foot Care, Custom Orthotics, Heel Pain, Heel Spur, Orthotics, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Do You Have Heel Spurs? In the past year, several high-profile athletes have chosen surgery to fix their painful, recurrent heel spurs. They include: John Wall of the Washington Wizards. Troy...

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17 Dec Pronated Foot Treatment

Posted at 08:30h in Achilles Tendonitis, Corn and Calluses, Corrective Foot Care, Custom Orthotics, Fallen Arches, Flat Feet, Foot Care Bracing, Orthotics, Orthotics for Atheletes, Pediatric Foot Care by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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What is Overpronation? If you've ever bought running shoes or had a podiatrist examine your gait, you may have heard the word "pronation." If you're not sure what that is or...

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03 Dec Looking for Custom Fitted Orthotics

Posted at 20:31h in Custom Orthotics, Foot Care Comfort, Foot Care for Runners, Orthotics, Orthotics for Atheletes by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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5 Reasons to Choose Custom Orthotics Walk into any drugstore or discount store and you'll see a wide array of ready-to-wear orthotics designed to fit every size and every foot need....

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16 Nov Improper Fitting Ski Boots are Trouble

Posted at 17:03h in Custom Orthotics, Orthotics, Orthotics for Atheletes, Proper Shoe Sizing, Sports Medicine by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Get the Right Fit in Your Ski Boots With winter on the way, many Northern Virginians are heading north to take in some action on the snowy slopes of Pennsylvania, West...

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17 Oct How Long Does it Take for Toenails to Grow?

Posted at 14:29h in Foot Care Comfort, Fungal Nail Care, Ingrown Nails, Toenail Care by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Treat Toenail Troubles Now With cold weather on the horizon, you probably haven't given a thought to foot problems like fungal nails, ingrown nails, and other toenail troubles. After all, your...

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04 Oct Impact of Wearing Cheap Shoes

Posted at 12:34h in Custom Orthotics, Foot Care Comfort, Heel Pain, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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5 Reasons to Avoid Cheap Shoes They're everywhere, tempting you with their stylish looks and low price tags. It can be hard to resist the lure of cheap shoes, but there...

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20 Sep Foot Care for Dancers

Posted at 09:00h in Corn and Calluses, Corrective Foot Care, Orthotics for Atheletes, Sport Team Foot Care, Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Treating Common Dance-Related Injuries Dancing has become enormously popular as a way to stay fit and have fun. The popularity of dance-related television shows and movies have contributed to this trend...