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

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10 Sep Splinter Removal Tips

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Three Ways to Safely Remove Splinters Splinters are probably the most common foot irritants. Almost everyone has had the experience of getting a tiny sliver of wood caught in their skin. Fortunately, they won't cause serious damage if you act quickly to remove them. Where Do Splinters...

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04 Sep Blisters Care for Feet

Posted at 15:14h in Foot Care Comfort, Foot Care for Runners, Pediatric Foot Care, Proper Shoe Sizing, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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How Do You Take Care of Blisters? You know what a blister looks and feels like, but what is it exactly? A blister happens when irritation causes the skin to build a protective layer or bubble on the skin's surface. This bubble fills with fluid, which is...

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23 Jul Impact of Wearing Misfit Shoes

Posted at 10:45h in Corrective Foot Care, Custom Orthotics, Foot Care Comfort, Orthotics for Atheletes, Pediatric Foot Care, PTTD, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Are You on the Island of Misfit Shoes? A surprising number of people are not wearing shoes that fit them properly. They might be wearing the wrong size entirely, or they might be settling for shoes that pinch, rub and squeeze their toes. Doing that can have...

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15 Jul What Causes Toes to Overlap?

Posted at 09:10h in Corrective Foot Care, Custom Orthotics, Foot Care Bracing, Pediatric Foot Care, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Do You Have Overlapping Toes? Do you have toes that overlap? In earlier times, they might have been considered an evil omen or a sign of good luck. In today's medical term, you have a condition called clinodactyly. Overlapping toes generally affect the smallest toe on your...

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17 Jun What is a Nail Bed?

Posted at 16:16h in Fungal Nail Care, Pediatric Foot Care, Tips from Foot Doctor, Toenail Care by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Get to Know Your Nail Bed How well do you know the parts of your nails? In this post, we take a look at your nail bed, which holds your nails in place, protects your toenails from damage or infection and is often the first place...

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...

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17 May What is a Foot Care Specialist?

Posted at 11:12h in Corrective Foot Care, Pediatric Foot Care, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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What Exactly Is a Foot Care Specialist? Have you ever wondered exactly what a podiatrist is? Many people aren't aware of the training or education that a foot care specialist has. At Shuman Podiatry and Sports Medicine, we know that patient education is an important part of...

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06 May How Long Does it Take for Plantar Fasciitis to Heal?

Posted at 15:33h in Plantar fasciitis, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Recovering From Plantar Fasciitis If you follow sports news, you may know that Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman was recently placed on the injured list because of plantar fasciitis in his right foot. This was not the first time for Zimmerman. He had the same condition...

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22 Apr Custom Orthotics for Hiking Boots

Posted at 12:13h in Custom Orthotics, Foot Care Comfort, Orthotics, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Do Your Hiking Boots Need Orthotics? If you're an avid hiker, there's nothing like getting outside in the crisp, clean air and putting miles on your boots. In Virginia, we're blessed with a wealth of gorgeous hiking areas, from the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Shenandoah...

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05 Mar What Causes Foot Odor?

Posted at 17:18h in Foot Care Comfort, Pediatric Foot Care, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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What Makes Your Feet Smell? Are you cautious about taking your shoes off in public, because you're afraid that bad smells are going to come wafting over from your feet? Bad-smelling feet can cause embarrassment and put a real damper on your social life. Learn how...