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14 Apr What is a Pronated Foot?

Posted at 22:37h in Corrective Foot Care, Custom Orthotics, Foot Care for Runners, Orthotics for Atheletes, Pediatric Foot Care, Pronated Foot Care by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Understanding Pronated Foot A pronated foot is a term used to describe a type of foot posture where the foot rolls inward and the arch collapses. This is also known as flat feet. When standing, the entire sole of the foot touches the ground. This can...

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15 Feb What is Cinderella Surgery?

Posted at 16:19h in Bunions, Corn and Calluses, Corrective Foot Care, Fallen Arches, Foot Care Comfort by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Cinderella surgery is a term used to describe a set of cosmetic foot surgeries that aim to make women's feet look more aesthetically pleasing in high heels and other fashionable footwear. The term is derived from the idea that these surgeries can transform feet from...

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13 Feb Common Causes of Bunions

Posted at 21:32h in Bunions, Corrective Foot Care, Custom Orthotics, Foot Care Bracing, Foot Care Comfort by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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More about Bunions A bunion is a painful bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of the big toe. It is a common foot problem that can make walking and wearing shoes uncomfortable. Bunions can be caused by a variety of factors, including...

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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...

02 Jan How often Replace Active Footwear

Posted at 18:27h in Corrective Foot Care, Custom Orthotics, Foot Care Comfort, Foot Care for Runners, Home Foot Care by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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How Often Should You Replace Your Sneakers? You can get used to a beloved pair of walking or running shoes that you slip on every time you head out for some exercise. If they’re worn out, however, those shoes can cause more harm than good. Support Matters Athletic...

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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...

17 Oct Are Plastic Shoes Bad for Your Feet?

Posted at 17:34h in Foot Care Comfort, Home Foot Care, Orthotics, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Proper Shoe Sizing by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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About Plastic Shoes and Your Feet You may remember wearing plastic sandals as a kid. Fondly known as “jellies,” these floppy sandals were once a feature of beaches and boardwalks in the summer. In recent years, however, plastic shoes have become a fashion fad. They are...

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11 Oct Can You Fix Your Crowded Toes?

Posted at 22:07h in Corrective Foot Care, Custom Orthotics, Foot Care Comfort by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Fixing Crowded Toes? Overlapping and underlapping toes are common. They have many causes and may result from genetic foot conditions. Together, these overlapping and underlapping toes are known as “crowded toes” or “toe crowding.” While crowded toes are not a foot emergency, they can be unsightly...

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...

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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...

3D Orthotic Fitting Tag

14 Apr What is a Pronated Foot?

15 Feb What is Cinderella Surgery?

13 Feb Common Causes of Bunions

19 Jan Improve Your Performance with a Team Podiatrist

02 Jan How often Replace Active Footwear

04 Nov What Is Frozen Toe?

17 Oct Are Plastic Shoes Bad for Your Feet?

11 Oct Can You Fix Your Crowded Toes?

30 Sep Five common questions about Custom Orthotics

01 Sep Using Braces to Prevent Sports Injuries