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

Diabetic Foot Care by Dr Shuman serving Sterling, Ashburn and all of Loudoun County

21 Dec What is Edema?

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About Edema Edema is the medical term for swelling. It is caused by a buildup of fluid in your tissues. Edema can affect any part of the body, but it is most noticeable when it is in your hands, ankles, or feet. Edema could be the...

Athletes Foot Causes and Treatment Shuman Podiatry Loudoun County VA

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...

30 Sep Five common questions about Custom Orthotics

Posted at 16:49h in Custom Orthotics, Orthotics, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Top 5 Questions About Custom Orthotics If you’ve been diagnosed with a foot deformity or a foot-related injury, your doctor may prescribe custom orthotics as part of your treatment. Custom orthotics offer protection, help realign your foot, improve gait, and promote healing from tendon and ligament...

Treatment plans for corrective foot plan Dr Shuman

06 Sep What Should You Do About a Bruised Toenail?

Posted at 17:04h in Custom Orthotics, Foot Care Comfort, Foot Care for Runners, Pediatric Foot Care, Sports Injuries, Tips from Foot Doctor, Toe Nail Health by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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About a Bruised Toenail A bruised toenail is known medically as a subungual hematoma. You'll know you have a bruise when you see the discoloration that may be dark blue, black, or yellow. These bruises can be painful when bleeding under the nail causes pressure. Here...

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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...

Foot Care for Athlete's and Teams in Loudoun County

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...

Sports Injuries Foot Care Dr Shuman Sterling VA

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...

01 Apr Warts: Do These Folk Remedies Work?

Posted at 16:33h in Pediatric Foot Care, Plantar Warts, Tips from Foot Doctor, Wart Removal by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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When Warts go Bad Warts are the second most common skin condition after acne. More than 3 million people visit their doctors for wart treatments every year. They’re common and harmless, but we still want to get rid of them. Warts have always been with us, and...

03 Feb About Diabetic Shoes and Footwear

Posted at 17:33h in Diabetic Foot Care, Foot Care Comfort, Home Foot Care, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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The Right Footwear for Diabetes If you have diabetes, taking care of your feet is one of the most important things you can do. Good foot health is particularly important for people with diabetes, who are among the people most at risk for foot and leg...

06 Jan The Right Sock for the Job

Posted at 18:59h in Foot Care Comfort, Foot Care for Runners, Tips from Foot Doctor, Walking by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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About Socks for Your Feet Your shoes are the stars of good foot health, but your socks play a major supporting role. Choosing the right socks for the right activity will keep your feet healthy and comfortable. Here’s a guide to the best socks for all...