Foot Care Comfort - Sterling Podiatry Shuman Podiatry & Sports Medicine

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...

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23 Jul Impact of Wearing Misfit Shoes

Posted at 10:45h in Corrective Foot Care, Custom Orthotics, Foot Care Comfort, Orthotics for Atheletes, Pediatric Foot Care, PTTD, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Are You on the Island of Misfit Shoes? A surprising number of people are not wearing shoes that fit them properly. They might be wearing the wrong size entirely, or they might be settling for shoes that pinch, rub and squeeze their toes. Doing that can have...

04 Jun What to Look for in Orthopedic Slippers

Posted at 12:13h in Foot Care Comfort, Heel Pain, Inserts, Plantar fasciitis, Proper Shoe Sizing, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Why You Might Need Orthopedic Slippers Did you ever think that a pair of cozy, comfortable slippers could help keep your feet healthy? Orthopedic slippers feel great. They can also be a key part of recovering from many foot conditions. When you're recovering from a foot or...

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22 Apr Custom Orthotics for Hiking Boots

Posted at 12:13h in Custom Orthotics, Foot Care Comfort, Orthotics, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Do Your Hiking Boots Need Orthotics? If you're an avid hiker, there's nothing like getting outside in the crisp, clean air and putting miles on your boots. In Virginia, we're blessed with a wealth of gorgeous hiking areas, from the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Shenandoah...

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21 Mar Toe Nail Trimming Best Practices

Posted at 16:11h in Foot Care Comfort, Fungal Nail Care, Ingrown Nails, Toenail Care by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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5 Tips for Trimming Toenails When it's time to cut your toenails, do you just grab the clippers, grab your foot and start hacking away? Sadly, many people do, but that approach can lead to foot problems like a fungal nail and ingrown nail. These conditions may...

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05 Mar What Causes Foot Odor?

Posted at 17:18h in Foot Care Comfort, Pediatric Foot Care, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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What Makes Your Feet Smell? Are you cautious about taking your shoes off in public, because you're afraid that bad smells are going to come wafting over from your feet? Bad-smelling feet can cause embarrassment and put a real damper on your social life. Learn how...

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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. Do these orthotics work, or are you better off finding some that are custom made...

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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 feet are going to be bundled up for a while. But this is actually the...

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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 are real dangers to wearing them. 1. They Won't Stay Comfortable A cheap shoe might feel comfortable...

Self Care with Foot Massages Tips from Shuman Podiatry and Sports Medicine

24 Jul Foot Care Tip – Foot Massages are Healthy

Posted at 18:13h in Foot Care Comfort, Foot Care for Runners, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Sports Medicine, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Give Yourself a Foot Massage You already know how great a foot massage feels. If you have foot problems or your feet are feeling ragged from standing up all day or wearing high heels, a foot rub is almost a necessity. A massage is a great gift...