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15 Feb What is Cinderella Surgery?

Posted at 16:19h in Bunions, Corn and Calluses, Corrective Foot Care, Fallen Arches, Foot Care Comfort by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Cinderella surgery is a term used to describe a set of cosmetic foot surgeries that aim to make women's feet look more aesthetically pleasing in high heels and other fashionable footwear. The term is derived from the idea that these surgeries can transform feet from...

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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 happen to your feet. That’s because your feet are frequently exposed to moisture, irritants and...

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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 tendon is the thickest, longest tendon in your body. It’s Named for a Greek Warrior According to...

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 tools. Here are the right tools for the job. Stay Safe Your toenails can harbor germs and...

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05 Nov Are Corns Contagious?

Posted at 16:20h in Corn and Calluses, Diabetic Foot Care, Foot Care Comfort, Foot Care for Runners, Pediatric Foot Care by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Do You Have Corns? No, we’re not talking about candy corn, even though it is the Halloween season. We’re talking about the ugly and sometimes painful bumps that grow on your feet. Here are some facts you should know about corns. They’re Not Contagious Are you worried about...

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05 Oct Runners World Article with Dr. Shuman

Posted at 15:31h in Articles in Print, Corn and Calluses, Custom Orthotics, Foot Care for Runners, Orthotics for Atheletes by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Keep on Running We are excited to share a recent article in Runners World magazine about foot care for runners. Below is a direct link as well as an excerpt from the article with Dr. Shuman's contribution! How to Prevent and Treat Calluses (And Other Common Feet...

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27 Apr Why are feet so Vulnerable to Diabetes?

Posted at 15:07h in Corn and Calluses, Diabetic Foot Care, Fungal Nail Care, Ingrown Nails, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Toenail Care by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Managing Diabetes-Related Foot Problems We all need to take care of our feet, but people with diabetes need to be especially careful. Every year, more than 70,000 people with diabetes lose a lower limb to amputation caused by diabetic foot diseases. The good news is that...

26 Mar What Wear Patterns Tell About Feet

Posted at 14:04h in Corn and Calluses, Custom Orthotics, Flat Feet, Foot Care Comfort, Orthotics, Orthotics for Atheletes, Stretching for Feet by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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What Are Your Shoes Trying to Tell You? Your soles can tell a lot about you. That's why one of the things a podiatrist check is the wear pattern of your shoes. This pattern indicates whether your gait is normal and what can be done to...

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14 Oct Tips on Caring for Rough Skin on Heels

Posted at 10:12h in Corn and Calluses, Foot Care Comfort, Heel Pain, Proper Shoe Sizing by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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5 Tips for Soft, Smooth Heels Your feet do a lot for you. If you've been neglecting them, they might be looking rough and dry, with cracked heels and thick calluses. Here are some tips for getting your heels smooth and soft. Rough Stuff: Calluses and Corns Your...

08 Aug Why is Second Toe longer than Big Toe?

Posted at 14:31h in Corn and Calluses, Corrective Foot Care, Custom Orthotics, Foot Care Comfort, Hammer Toe, Morton's Neuroma by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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What Is the Meaning of a Long Second Toe? It goes by the name Morton's toe, Greek toe, turkey toe, royal toe, and Viking toe. They're all ways to identify the unusual condition of having a second toe that's longer than your first toe. If you have...