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Feb 04 2025

5 Safety Tips For Running When It’s Dark Outside

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Are you one of those people who likes to get up before the sun and work out? Do you find that running in the evening helps you alleviate stress that’s accumulated over the course of the day? If you answered yes to either of these questions, there’s a good chance that you’re exercising when it’s […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Exercise, Treatment · Tagged: dark, dark running, run, running before dawn, running in the dark

Jan 11 2023

When Can I Run Again After Foot Surgery?

If you’re an avid runner or athlete who needed to undergo a foot or ankle procedure, odds are you’re wondering when you’ll be able to return to the activities you love and run again. As you might imagine, when you’re able to get back to running after foot surgery is less about waiting a certain […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Education, Exercise, Foot Injury, Injury prevention, Surgery, Treatment · Tagged: ankle, foot, run, run after ankle surgery, run after foot surgery

Nov 08 2022

Can You Run On A Sprained Ankle?

Nobody wants to be slowed down by a sprained ankle, especially active individuals and athletes. However, the reality is that sprained ankles are one of the most common injuries that affect our feet, as more than 25,000 people sprain their ankle every day. Many people wonder if they can just push through the discomfort and […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Foot Injury, Injury prevention, Treatment · Tagged: run, running on sprained ankle, sprained ankle, sprained ankle run

Sep 29 2021

When Can I Run After An Ankle Sprain?

Ankle sprains are likely the most common type of foot and ankle injury that occurs on a regular basis, as roughly 23,000 people sprain their ankle each and every day. These injuries can range in severity from mildly uncomfortable to a major pain, so caring for these sprains can vary from patient to patient, which […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Foot Injury, Treatment · Tagged: run, run after ankle sprain, running after ankle sprain, running ankle sprain

Apr 05 2013

5 Do’s and Don’ts of Barefoot Running

Barefoot running is becoming increasingly popular these days. So we decided to take a closer look at barefoot running and outline some techniques to practice and avoid. Here are 5 do’s and don’ts of barefoot running. Do – Run on a clean, paved surface As long as you are using the proper gait (forefoot or […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Exercise, Foot Injury, Heel injury · Tagged: barefoot, exercise, guide, how to run barefoot, run, running, st. paul, tips, twin cities

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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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