Foot Care Tag

Image of variety of dancers feet and shoes - Podiatric sports medicine in Sterling VA

20 Sep Foot Care for Dancers

Treating Common Dance-Related Injuries Dancing has become enormously popular as a way to stay fit and have fun. The popularity of dance-related television shows and movies have contributed to this trend that shows no sign of stopping. There are roughly 76,000 professional dancers and choreographers in the...

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

12 Jun Bone Growth Plates in Kids Feet

Growth-Plate Injuries in Children Playing sports and taking part in fun outdoor activities is a great way to keep children mentally and physically fit. But these activities can also lead to foot problems, from minor ones like a fungal nail or ingrown nail to serious ones...

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Image of runner feeling pain from arthritis in the ankle - Loudoun Foot Care - Shuman Podiatry

02 Apr What is Forestier’s Disease?

Coping with Forestier's Disease Named for the doctor who discovered it, Forestier's is a rare form of degenerative arthritis. Also known as diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH), this disease attacks the ligaments of the body and turns them to bone. This leads to joint stiffness and...

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