Lance Silverman, MD - Phoenix Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ

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Sep 09 2026

Need An Energy Boost? Science Says Exercise More Effective Than Napping

If you had a bad night’s sleep and are looking for a boost of afternoon energy, a new study suggests you should lace up your running shoes and head out for a jog instead of curling up in bed for a short nap. To get a better understanding of the best way to combat sleep […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Exercise · Tagged: exercise, exercise running sleep, exercise study, running, sleep

Jun 24 2026

Running Or Swimming – Which Is Better For Heart Health?

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All forms of exercise are great, but some a better than others when it comes to improving specific areas of your health. We tell all our patients who are dealing with advanced stages of arthritis in their knees and ankles that swimming may be a great alternative to running because the stress demands on those […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Exercise · Tagged: exercise, exercise study, running, running or swimming, swimming

Apr 25 2026

Just Five Minutes Of Exercise Can Ward Off Certain Health Conditions

If you’re like a lot of people, the idea of exercising for 45-60 minutes or longer can seem a bit daunting, but know that you don’t need to exercise this long to achieve many of the wonderful benefits of exercise. In fact, recent studies show that you can exercise for much shorter periods and still […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Exercise, Study · Tagged: exercise, exercise study, exercising, intense exercise, short burst of activity

Mar 24 2026

Rising Global Temperatures Are Making Regular Exercise Harder To Come By

New findings published in The Lancet Global Health suggest that rising global temperatures are making it more challenging and less safe for people to stay physically active. Researchers believe these rising temperatures are making it more difficult for individuals in certain areas to safely exercise outdoors, which could potentially lead to increased inactivity, and there […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Treatment · Tagged: exercise, exercise access, global temperatures, rising temperatures

Jan 21 2026

10 Tips For Exercising Outside In Frigid Temperatures

It’s the middle of winter, and if you live somewhere that sees all four seasons, there’s a good chance that you’re experiencing a pretty cold patch of weather right about now. Frigid temperatures can leave you wanting to curl up in bed with a warm blanket, but your body may still crave the regular exercise […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Exercise, Injury prevention · Tagged: cold, cold exercise, cold weather exercise, exercise, exercising winter, exercising winter weather

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Dr. Lance Silverman is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon, with specialty training in the management of conditions of the ankle and foot. Read More…

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The information contained on this site is intended to provide only general education about foot & ankle surgery and conditions. It should NOT be regarded as diagnostic, treatment or any other type of specific medical advice to anyone. On this site, Dr. Silverman periodically provides assessments and commentary on specific procedures that individuals have undergone. These assessments do not indicate that Dr. Silverman has performed these specific surgeries. Individuals should always consult a licensed and qualified health care provider for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment recommendations regarding their specific medical problems.

Pima Center Clinic

8405 North Pima Center Parkway
Suite 101
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Arcadia Clinic

3033 North 44th Street
Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85018

High Street Clinic

5355 East High Street
Suite 113
Phoenix, AZ 85054

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Dr. Silverman provides orthopedic ankle and foot care throughout Arizona, including the cities of: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Pima Center, Arcadia, High Street, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, and more!

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