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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...

21 Feb What is Bursitis of Heel?

Posted at 09:11h in Foot Care Bracing, Heel Pain, Inserts, Orthotics, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Heel Your Bursitis Pain If you're feeling pain in your heels, you might be suffering from heel bursitis, a common but painful condition that can turn a simple walk into a miserable experience. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of this condition. What is Bursitis of...

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01 Feb Night Splint for Foot Care

Posted at 17:46h in Corrective Foot Care, Foot Care Bracing, Pedorthist, Plantar fasciitis, PTTD, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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All About Night Splints When you see a podiatrist for a serious foot problem, your doctor might include night splints as part of your treatment. You may have wondered what these are and how they can help. Night splinting is used for a few podiatric conditions,...

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24 Jul Foot Care Tip – Foot Massages are Healthy

Posted at 18:13h in Foot Care Comfort, Foot Care for Runners, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Sports Medicine, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Give Yourself a Foot Massage You already know how great a foot massage feels. If you have foot problems or your feet are feeling ragged from standing up all day or wearing high heels, a foot rub is almost a necessity. A massage is a great gift...

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17 Jul Time to Take a Heel Break?

Posted at 15:37h in Haglund’s Deformity, Hammer Toe, Morton's Neuroma, Orthotics, Pump Bump, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Top Five Reasons to Stop Wearing Heels You love your heels. But do they love you back? At Shuman Podiatry & Sports Medicine, we see a lot of feet damaged by sky-high footwear. Studies have found that women experience many more foot problems than men do...