Tips from Foot Doctor Archives - Joanna G. Shuman, D.P.M., P.C. Podiatry, Foot Surgery, Sports Medicine

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24 May Treatment Options for Overlapping Toes

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Overlapping Toes Do your toes overlap? Studies find about 7% of people have a toe that overlaps. Of those people, about 30% have overlapping toes on both feet. There are many causes of overlapping toes, but in this article, we’re going to focus on the treatment options....

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24 May How Much Do You Know About Your Achilles Tendon?

Posted at 14:20h in Achilles Tendonitis, Corn and Calluses, Corrective Foot Care, Foot Care Comfort, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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About Your Achilles Tendon? How much do you know about your Achilles tendon? Here are some intriguing facts about a ligament we depend on for walking, jumping and running. It’s Long The Achilles tendon is the thickest, longest tendon in your body. It’s Named for a Greek Warrior According to...

23 Apr Wear Socks to Bed?

Posted at 13:42h in Foot Care Comfort, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Stretching for Feet, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Should You Wear Socks To Sleep? Believe it or not, the subject of sleeping with socks gets heated debate on both sides. Who would have thought a pair of cuddly foot warmers could create any controversy? There are good health reasons to leave them off, but...

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13 Apr What Is a Tailor’s Bunion?

Posted at 18:20h in Bunions, Corrective Foot Care, Custom Orthotics, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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About Tailor’s Bunion A bunion is a hard, bony protuberance that grows on the joint of your foot. Bunions can be painful, and they are often unsightly. A tailor’s bunion is a bunion that forms at the base of your little toe. It is also called a...

14 Dec How often Should Kids get new Shoes

Posted at 15:04h in Foot Care Comfort, Orthotics, Pediatric Foot Care, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Proper Shoe Sizing, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Time for New Shoes for Children's Feet Your children grow up quickly, and their feet grow right along with them. If you’re not sure how often your kids need new shoes, this guide will help. Toddlers Your children’s feet grow the fastest during their early years. Up to...

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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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03 Sep Why and When Compression Socks are Recommended

Posted at 13:56h in Compression Therapy, Corrective Foot Care, Diabetic Foot Care, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Do You Need to Wear Compression Socks? Do you stand on your feet all day? Do you take frequent airline flights? If your lifestyle puts you at risk for circulation problems in your legs, consider wearing compression socks. What Are Compression Socks? Compression socks or stockings are soft,...

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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...

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09 Jul What is Morton’s Toe?

Posted at 09:09h in Corrective Foot Care, Custom Orthotics, Morton's Neuroma, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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What Is Morton's Neuroma? Do you sometimes feel a sharp pain in your second or third toe? If it gets worse when you put on shoes, you might have a common condition called Morton's Neuroma. It's a painful foot condition also known as neuroma of the foot...

19 Jun When Custom Orthotics are Best for Kids Feet

Posted at 12:34h in Custom Orthotics, Orthotics for Atheletes, Pediatric Foot Care, Pronated Foot Care, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Does Your Child Need Custom Orthotics? Foot problems in childhood can lead to a lifetime of chronic, painful conditions. Are you seeing signs that your child is having trouble learning to walk, run, hop or balance? Treatment with custom orthotics might be in order. Don't Do Anything...