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Mar 09 2017

Is Some Foot Pain Normal?

normal foot pain

As we get older, our pain tolerance tends to increase. We learn how to compensate for discomfort and battle through everyday aches and pains. However, just because we are better at pushing through pain doesn’t mean that the pain we are experiencing should be considered “normal.” Today, we take a look at why foot pain […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Foot Injury, Treatment · Tagged: daily foot pain, foot pain, foot pain every day, is foot pain common, is foot pain normal

Feb 01 2017

Wrong Foot Diagnosis Could Lead To Long-Term Issues

ankle diagnosis

New research published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association revealed that misdiagnosed foot and ankle injuries can result in long-term issues, and any concern over a foot condition may be best handled with a second opinion or confirmation exam. The study, led by a group of orthopedic surgeons, revealed that undiagnosed or misdiagnosed […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Foot Injury, Treatment · Tagged: ankle diagnosis, ankle doctor, ankle pain, foot diagnosis, foot pain

Jan 17 2017

Excess Weight Tied To More Foot Issues

Excess Weight Feet

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 […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Foot Injury, Injury prevention · Tagged: feet and weight, foot injuries, foot pain, foot pain and weight

Sep 27 2016

Fall is A Tough Time On A Woman’s Feet

Autumn High Heel Foot Pain Minnesota

Fall is officially here, and although the change of season usually brings some picturesque scenes with the changing leaves, it can also be a rough time on our feet. That’s because as the temperatures dip, we often swap out our open-toed shoes for more protective and fashionable closed-toe options. This is especially true for women […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Foot Injury, Treatment · Tagged: ankle pain in fall, autumn foot pain, fall foot pain, foot pain, foot pain in autumn

Dec 18 2015

3 Simple Tips For Healthy Holiday Feet

Winter Feet Minneapolis

We’re a week away from Christmas Eve, and although we don’t have as much snow in the Twin Cities as we’re used to, you can still end up with a foot injury during the holidays even if you avoid snow and ice. Today, we’re going to share three tips to help keep your feet healthy […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Treatment · Tagged: feet winter, foot care in the winter, foot pain, foot winter, foot winter season

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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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