Joint Care Archives - Joanna G. Shuman, D.P.M., P.C. Podiatry, Foot Surgery, Sports Medicine

image of kids cleats is okay to buy used cleats - Shuman Podiatry & Sports Medicine

01 Sep Using Braces to Prevent Sports Injuries

Posted at 16:02h in Foot Care Bracing, Home Foot Care, Joint Care, Orthotics for Atheletes, Sport Team Foot Care, Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

0 Likes

If you’ve ever had a sports injury, you may have worn a brace during your recovery. Bracing also has a role in prevention. Today, many trainers and sports physiotherapists recommend bracing to reduce ankle sprains and other common sports injuries. Here’s why bracing can be...

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

0 Likes

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...

07 Feb What Is Bursitis?

Posted at 18:28h in Bursitis, Corrective Foot Care, Custom Orthotics, In Patient Care, Inserts, Joint Care by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

0 Likes

About Bursitis Bursitis is an inflammation of the joints. It is usually caused by repeating the same physical motions over and over. These repeated motions weaken the bursa sac, which is a fluid-filled sac that prevents friction between tissues, bones, and muscles. Bursitis can be mild or...

31 Dec Cinderella Foot Surgery: Is It a Good Idea?

Posted at 17:46h in Bunions, Corrective Foot Care, Foot Care Comfort, Joint Care, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

0 Likes

Cinderella Foot Surgery Cosmetic surgery has become increasingly popular, and its popularity has exploded in the U.S. It was only a matter of time before people decided their feet could use a surgical makeover, too. The latest trend is the “Cinderella surgery” for feet. What is...

pedorthist sterling va shuman podiatry and sports medicine

15 Nov Discover the Benefits of Thermoplastic Orthotics

Posted at 20:50h in Corrective Foot Care, Custom Orthotics, Foot Care Bracing, Joint Care, Orthotics, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

0 Likes

About Thermoplastic Orthotics Thermoplastic technology has led to dramatic improvements in foot and leg braces. Thermoplastic braces are pliable, strong, and adaptable to many uses. They go beyond standard braces and orthotics to deliver measurable improvements in common foot and leg conditions. At Shuman Podiatry & Sports...

04 Oct To Soak or Not To Soak?

Posted at 18:30h in Foot Care Comfort, Home Foot Care, Joint Care, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

0 Likes

Soak Feet or Not Soaking your feet can feel amazing. That long, luxurious soak is one reason we enjoy getting pedicures. That might get you wondering: Should you indulge in a foot soak at home? Here’s when and how to get the most from your...

Image of Dr. Joanna Shuman in Foot Doctor in Sterling VA

08 Sep Arthritis in Feet – What to do

Posted at 17:09h in Corrective Foot Care, Foot Care Bracing, Foot Care Comfort, Joint Care, Orthotics by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

0 Likes

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,...