Sports Medicine

31 May What Causes Discolored Toe Nails?

Posted at 15:06h in Fungal Nail Care, Home Foot Care, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Sports Medicine, Tips from Foot Doctor, Toe Nail Health by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Understanding the Causes of Discolored Toe Nails Discolored toenails can be a cause for concern and may impact one's self-confidence. Understanding the underlying causes is crucial to addressing the issue effectively. This article aims to explore the common factors contributing to discolored toenails, shedding light on...

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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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17 Nov About Foot Cramps

Posted at 17:52h in Custom Orthotics, Fallen Arches, Flat Feet, Foot Care Comfort, Home Foot Care, Sports Medicine, Sprains and Strains, Stretching for Feet by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Causes of Foot Cramps If you’ve ever had a sudden, gripping pain in your foot, you know what a foot cramp feels like. This happens when your foot goes into an involuntary spasm and feels like it’s frozen up. What’s causing your cramps, and what’s the...

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04 Nov What Is Frozen Toe?

Posted at 22:32h in Custom Orthotics, Home Foot Care, Orthotics, Sports Medicine, Stretching for Feet, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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About Frozen Toe Have you ever felt your big toe freeze up? If you can’t move it, you may have frozen toe, turf toe, or stiff big toe. An inability to bend your toe is a painful condition that’s known medically as hallux rigidus. Here are...

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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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05 Aug You’ve Broken your Toe – now what?

Posted at 20:23h in Broken Foot Bones, Foot Care Bracing, Pediatric Foot Care, Sport Team Foot Care, Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Broken Toes: Five Facts You May Not Know There are about 200,00 broken toes reported every year. This is a common, painful injury that responds well to immediate medical treatment. Here are five facts about broken toes that may surprise you. 1. You Can Tell If It’s...

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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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18 Apr What exactly is the arch of your foot?

Posted at 18:07h in Corrective Foot Care, Custom Orthotics, Fallen Arches, Flat Feet, Foot Care Comfort, Sports Medicine, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Fun Facts About Your Arch How well do you know the arch of your foot? This key part of the foot helps you move with comfort and ease. If you have arch problems, you’ll have trouble walking and even standing. Here are some interesting facts about...

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20 Dec What is Claudication?

Posted at 19:13h in Diabetic Foot Care, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Sports Medicine, Tips from Foot Doctor, Walking by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Claudication: What You Need To Know Do you have lingering aches after a workout or a hard day of work? It’s normal to experience some muscle soreness after physical exertion, but lingering, intense pain is something else. If exercise or physical labor leaves your legs in...

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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...