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08 Sep Arthritis in Feet – What to do

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How To Stop Arthritis Before It Stops You It can be surprising how common arthritis is. 1 in 5 Americans over 18 has arthritis, 1 in 5. It can have many causes, but what you need to know right now is if you have it,...

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03 Aug The Importance of Lacing Sports Footwear

Posted at 16:43h in Custom Orthotics, Foot Care Comfort, Orthotics for Atheletes, Pediatric Foot Care, Sport Team Foot Care, Sports Medicine by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Are You Lacing Up Right? The most important part of a tree is its roots. If the roots aren’t at least as big as the rest of the tree, it will fall. Without roots, any tree, regardless of size, will wither in one way or...

12 Jul Why Do Nike Shoes Run Small

Posted at 17:48h in Custom Orthotics, Foot Care Comfort, Foot Care for Runners, Orthotics for Atheletes, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Proper Shoe Sizing by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Do Nike Shoes Really Run Small? Yes. But you already knew that. You want to know why don't you? Your favorite jeans fit you perfectly. But you spilled coffee all over them, & you're traveling. You need to buy the first fitting pair of jeans you can get...

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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...

23 Apr Wear Socks to Bed?

Posted at 13:42h in Foot Care Comfort, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Stretching for Feet, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Should You Wear Socks To Sleep? Believe it or not, the subject of sleeping with socks gets heated debate on both sides. Who would have thought a pair of cuddly foot warmers could create any controversy? There are good health reasons to leave them off, but...

14 Dec How often Should Kids get new Shoes

Posted at 15:04h in Foot Care Comfort, Orthotics, Pediatric Foot Care, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Proper Shoe Sizing, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Time for New Shoes for Children's Feet Your children grow up quickly, and their feet grow right along with them. If you’re not sure how often your kids need new shoes, this guide will help. Toddlers Your children’s feet grow the fastest during their early years. Up to...

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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...

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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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18 Aug What are toe spreaders used for?

Posted at 09:11h in Corrective Foot Care, Foot Care Comfort, Foot Care for Runners, Morton's Neuroma, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Should You Jump on the Toe Spreader Craze? If you think of toe spreaders, you're probably thinking of the soft forms your pedicurist places between your toes before painting them. Sometimes called "yoga toes," toe spreaders have sparked a craze among natural health enthusiasts in recent...