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14 Mar Great Foot-Focused Stretches for Everyone

Posted at 18:35h in Foot Care Comfort, Foot Care for Runners, Heel Pain, Home Foot Care, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Stretching for Feet, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Home Healthy Feet - Stretches Foot-focused stretches are essential for maintaining healthy and happy feet. Whether you’re an athlete, a busy worker on your feet all day, or just someone who wants to keep your feet in good shape, incorporating regular stretching into your routine can...

18 Aug Best Method for Dealing with Rough Heel Skin

Posted at 17:19h in Foot Care Comfort, Heel Pain, Home Foot Care by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Natural Cures for Rough, Dry Heels Soft, smooth feet may look nice in sandals, but having smooth heels isn’t just a cosmetic issue. Your daily life can take a toll on your feet. Friction, tight shoes, dry indoor air, walking, and running can dry your skin...

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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...

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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...

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...

21 Feb What is Bursitis of Heel?

Posted at 09:11h in Foot Care Bracing, Heel Pain, Inserts, Orthotics, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Heel Your Bursitis Pain If you're feeling pain in your heels, you might be suffering from heel bursitis, a common but painful condition that can turn a simple walk into a miserable experience. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of this condition. What is Bursitis of...

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09 Jan What are Heel Spurs?

Posted at 15:49h in Corrective Foot Care, Custom Orthotics, Heel Pain, Heel Spur, Orthotics, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Do You Have Heel Spurs? In the past year, several high-profile athletes have chosen surgery to fix their painful, recurrent heel spurs. They include: John Wall of the Washington Wizards. Troy Toluwitzky of the Toronto Blue Jays. Rudy Gay of the San Antonio Spurs. Reading about these...

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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...

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17 Oct The Best Shoes for Zumba

Posted at 19:19h in Achilles Tendonitis, Custom Orthotics, Heel Pain, Orthotics for Atheletes, Sports Injuries by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Get Your Zumba Shoes On If you want to spice up your exercise routine, there's nothing better than throwing a few Zumba classes into the mix. With its fast, fun moves set to sizzling Latin dance hits, it's a workout that feels more like a dance...

15 Sep Heel Spur Pain

Posted at 20:43h in Corrective Foot Care, Forestier's Disease, Heel Pain, Heel Spur by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Heel Spurs It gets its name from the way it looks, like a little bony spur under your heel. But there's nothing little about the pain that a heel spur causes. Heel spurs happen when there is too much strain on the foot muscles and ligaments, especially...