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06 Sep What Should You Do About a Bruised Toenail?

Posted at 17:04h in Custom Orthotics, Foot Care Comfort, Foot Care for Runners, Pediatric Foot Care, Sports Injuries, Tips from Foot Doctor, Toe Nail Health by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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About a Bruised Toenail A bruised toenail is known medically as a subungual hematoma. You'll know you have a bruise when you see the discoloration that may be dark blue, black, or yellow. These bruises can be painful when bleeding under the nail causes pressure. Here...

16 May Chronic Ankle Sprains?

Posted at 17:19h in Foot Care Bracing, Foot Care Comfort, Foot Care for Runners, Joint Care, Sports Injuries by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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What Causes Recurring Ankle Sprains? Ankle sprains are the most common lower-body injury. An ankle sprain happens when the ligaments surrounding the ankle are stressed too often or too severely. The ligament stretches or tears and can no longer support the ankle. Some people only have one...

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09 May Best Stretches for Achilles Tendon

Posted at 17:19h in Achilles Tendonitis, Foot Care for Runners, Heel Pain, Home Foot Care, Sports Medicine, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Stretches for Your Achilles Tendon The Achilles tendon is one of the most important ligaments in your lower body. Its main function is to transfer power from your calf muscles to your heels and feet. When it’s strong, it allows you to lift your heel from...

06 Jan The Right Sock for the Job

Posted at 18:59h in Foot Care Comfort, Foot Care for Runners, Tips from Foot Doctor, Walking by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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About Socks for Your Feet Your shoes are the stars of good foot health, but your socks play a major supporting role. Choosing the right socks for the right activity will keep your feet healthy and comfortable. Here’s a guide to the best socks for all...

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...

21 Jan Do Your Toes Get Numb After Running?

Posted at 19:47h in Custom Orthotics, Foot Care for Runners, Orthotics for Atheletes, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Proper Shoe Sizing by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Toes Get Numb After Running? You enjoy running, and it’s good for you. Sometimes, however, your toes don’t seem happy with your choice to take them for a long, pounding run down the street or on the treadmill. Do your toes sometimes get numb after a...

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24 Nov Can you Sprain a Toe?

Posted at 15:15h in Corrective Foot Care, Foot Care for Runners, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Proper Shoe Sizing, Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Do You Have a Toe Sprain? You’ve stubbed your toe, and now you’re wondering if it might be sprained. Your toes have joints like other parts of your body, and those joints can get sprained. Here’s what you need to know about this common injury. What Causes...

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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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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...