Lance Silverman, MD - Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Understanding Achilles Tendinitis

Achilles tendinitis is a common condition that affects the largest tendon in your body, which is located on the back of your leg near the heel. This is where your Achilles tendon sits, and its job is to connect the calf muscles to the heel bone and facilitate foot movements like walking, bending, running and […]

4 Ways To Improve Circulation in Your Ankles and Feet

Poor circulation can be a precursor to some serious health conditions, and it’s also a sign that you should work to improve circulation in your feet. Today, we share four tips for improving blood circulation in your ankles and feet. If you’re still experiencing numbness after trying these tips, be sure to set up a […]

Excess Weight Tied To More Foot Issues

New research presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting revealed that having more weight throughout your lifetime was associated with an increased likelihood of developing a variety of different foot conditions. For their study, researchers examined 28 different weight measures over the course of 57 years to identify trajectories of weight in roughly […]

Cell Phone Use Changes Walking Patterns

Cell phones allow us to stay connected to the world when we’re on the go, but a new study suggests that using cell phones while walking alters our natural stride patterns, which could lead to injury. Walking And Talking The study, published in the Journal of Motor Behavior, decided to take a look at the impact […]

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