Diabetic Foot Care

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 people with diabetes, who are among the people most at risk for foot and leg...

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20 Dec What is Claudication?

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Claudication: What You Need To Know Do you have lingering aches after a workout or a hard day of work? It’s normal to experience some muscle soreness after physical exertion, but lingering, intense pain is something else. If exercise or physical labor leaves your legs in...

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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...

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 in the fingers and toes. More than 3 million people are diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy every...

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 called Grierson-Gopalan syndrome, also known as burning feet syndrome can make your feet feel uncomfortably...

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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. In the US, we routinely use the term podiatrist to refer to these doctors. Here’s...

Athletes Foot Causes and Treatment Shuman Podiatry Loudoun County VA

05 Nov What Causes Feet to Tingle?

Posted at 16:31h in Corrective Foot Care, Custom Orthotics, Diabetic Foot Care, Foot Care Comfort, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Why Are Your Feet Tingling? You’ve been sitting at your desk or on the couch for a couple of hours, and you stand up. When you uncross your legs, you get a sharp tingling along your feet. What causes this, and should you worry about it? When...

Beyond a Pedicure with Podiatrist Joanna Shuman

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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03 Sep Why and When Compression Socks are Recommended

Posted at 13:56h in Compression Therapy, Corrective Foot Care, Diabetic Foot Care, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Do You Need to Wear Compression Socks? Do you stand on your feet all day? Do you take frequent airline flights? If your lifestyle puts you at risk for circulation problems in your legs, consider wearing compression socks. What Are Compression Socks? Compression socks or stockings are soft,...

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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...