Foot Care Comfort - Sterling Podiatry Shuman Podiatry & Sports Medicine

11 Jun Is OK to crack my toe knuckles?

Posted at 12:34h in Foot Care Comfort, Pediatric Foot Care, Stretching for Feet, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Will Cracking Your Toe Knuckles Hurt You? "Stop cracking your knuckles," is something you might have heard growing up. Maybe you heard dire warnings about how this habit could lead to arthritis. You may have also heard some of the superstitions about knuckle cracking, for instance,...

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20 May Why do my nails have ridges on surface?

Posted at 13:54h in Foot Care Comfort, Fungal Nail Care, Ingrown Nails, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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What Causes Ridges on My Nails and Toenails? Healthy toenails and fingernails have a smooth surface, consistent coloring, and natural shine. If your nails have long ridges, you may be disturbed by the way they look and feel. What causes nail ridges, and what can you...

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...

13 Jan Frostbite is not Cool

Posted at 19:12h in Foot Care Comfort, Sports Injuries, Tips from Foot Doctor, Walking by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Frostbite Isn't Cool: Here Are 5 Five Steps to Prevent It You don't have to be trapped in a mountain avalanche or lost in the woods to develop a dangerous case of frostbite. Most people get frostbite from popular winter activities like sledding, hiking or skiing. Chilling...

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21 Nov Sock Selection for Comfort

Posted at 12:13h in Foot Care Comfort, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Socks and the City: Why Your Socks Matter Everyone knows that comfortable, well-fitting shoes are the key to walking well, living well and feeling great all over. Do we ever think about the rest of our foot attire? In this post, we're giving a shoutout 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...

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04 Sep Blisters Care for Feet

Posted at 15:14h in Foot Care Comfort, Foot Care for Runners, Pediatric Foot Care, Proper Shoe Sizing, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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How Do You Take Care of Blisters? You know what a blister looks and feels like, but what is it exactly? A blister happens when irritation causes the skin to build a protective layer or bubble on the skin's surface. This bubble fills with fluid, which is...

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...