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14 Apr What is a Pronated Foot?

Posted at 22:37h in Corrective Foot Care, Custom Orthotics, Foot Care for Runners, Orthotics for Atheletes, Pediatric Foot Care, Pronated Foot Care by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Understanding Pronated Foot A pronated foot is a term used to describe a type of foot posture where the foot rolls inward and the arch collapses. This is also known as flat feet. When standing, the entire sole of the foot touches the ground. This can...

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19 Jan Improve Your Performance with a Team Podiatrist

Posted at 17:23h in Athletes Foot, Custom Orthotics, Foot Care for Runners, Orthotics for Atheletes, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Proper Shoe Sizing, Sport Team Foot Care, Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Enhance Team Performance with a Podiatrist Contrary to what you might think, a team doctor is not something only professional sports teams need. Most athletes suffer injuries to their legs, ankles, and feet at some time. Whether your team is amateur or professional, it can get...

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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

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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...

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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...

08 Jul How long for an ankle sprain to fully heal?

Posted at 15:46h in Custom Orthotics, Foot Care Bracing, Orthotics for Atheletes, Pediatric Foot Care, Sport Team Foot Care, Sports Injuries by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Recovery from a Sprained Ankle A sprained ankle is one of the most common lower-body injuries. Ankle sprains are 40% of all ankle injuries and about half of all sports injuries. A sprained ankle happens when you pull or tear a ligament. It is painful, but a...

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05 Feb How can a Sports Podiatrist help your team?

Posted at 15:46h in Athletes Foot, Custom Orthotics, Orthotics for Atheletes, Sport Team Foot Care, Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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A Sports Podiatrist Can Improve Your Team's Performance Can a sports podiatrist help your team? If you’re a coach, team manager, or sports program director, you probably deal with a lot of foot injuries. A podiatrist who specializes in sports injuries can help your players perform...

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...

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...

22 Jul Why does My Foot Keep Cramping?

Posted at 17:42h in Foot Care Comfort, Foot Care for Runners, Orthotics for Atheletes, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Sport Team Foot Care by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Why Are My Feet Cramping? Are your feet suffering from painful cramps? Learn more about this common condition and what you can do about it. Why Is Your Foot Cramping? A foot cramp is a muscle spasm that freezes your foot and stops it from moving. Cramps can...