Lance Silverman, MD - Phoenix Foot & Ankle Surgeon

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Apr 11 2023

Plantar Fasciitis Aggravation Forces Tiger Woods Out Of The Masters

Love him or hate him, Tiger Woods is arguably the most recognizable face on the PGA Tour, and all eyes were on him to see how he would perform at The Masters this weekend. Woods was able to tie a Masters record by making his 23rd consecutive cut at the tournament, but he didn’t finish […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Foot Injury, Injury prevention, Treatment · Tagged: plantar fasciitis, tiger, tiger woods, tiger woods injury, tiger woods plantar fasciitis

Oct 04 2022

Why Plantar Fasciitis Often Gets Worse With Inactivity

We’ve talked about plantar fasciitis on this blog a few times in the past, and it’s a condition that we see in our office pretty regularly. Plantar fasciitis involves inflammation and tearing of the thick band of tissue that connects your heel to your toes. Under enough stress, this band of tissue can actually rupture […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Foot Injury, Heel injury, Treatment · Tagged: plantar fasciitis, plantar fasciitis treatment, plantar fascitiis care, plantar fascitiis inactivity, plantar fascitiis pain

May 02 2022

Five Activities That Can Make Plantar Fasciitis Worse

Plantar fasciitis involves inflammation to the thick band of tissue on the underside of your foot that connects your heel to your toes, and it’s a common problem for athletes or anyone who spends a lot of time on their feet. Plantar fasciitis can also be a somewhat difficult condition to treat, because if you’re […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Exercise, Foot Injury, Injury prevention, Treatment · Tagged: plantar, plantar fasciitis, plantar fasciitis make worse, plantar fasciitis pain, plantar fasciitis worse

Aug 10 2021

What’s Causing My Arch Pain When Walking?

If your foot arch feels stiff or even painful with your first steps in the morning or after an extended seated period, you’re not alone. Tens of thousands of Americans deal with this type of sensation every day, and their discomfort can range from mildly irritating to downright debilitating. But what could be causing this […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Foot Injury, Injury prevention, Treatment · Tagged: arch pain, plantar, plantar fasciitis, plantar fasciitis pain, plantar fasciitis symptoms

Jun 15 2021

What Does A Torn Plantar Fascia Feel Like?

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Your plantar fascia is comprised of a thick band of tissue at the bottom of your foot that extends from your heel to your toes. Its presence helps to provide stability and support to your foot arch, but like any tissue in your body, it can become prone to wear and tear, and under extreme […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Foot Injury, Heel injury, Injury prevention, Treatment · Tagged: plantar, plantar fasciitis, plantar fasciitis torn, tear plantar fascia, tearing your plantar fascia

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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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