Lance Silverman, MD - Phoenix Foot & Ankle Surgeon

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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

Oct 31 2018

The Worst Activity For Your Health

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New research pinpointed an activity that is worst for your health than smoking, diabetes and heart disease. That activity? Inactivity. According to researchers at the Cleveland Clinic, the biggest threat to your health may be a sedentary lifestyle. “Being unfit on a treadmill or in an exercise stress test has a worse prognosis, as far […]

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

Mar 06 2018

Upbeat Playlists Can Make You Exercise Longer

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The title of this blog may seem somewhat common-sensical, but new research has shown that what you listen to when you’re working out can influence how long you can exercise. For best results, researchers recommend listening to upbeat music. Music and Exercise For their study, researchers recruited 127 individuals and asked them to run on […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Exercise, Surgery, Treatment · Tagged: exercise, exercise study, music, running study, upbeat music

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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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