Lance Silverman, MD - Phoenix Foot & Ankle Surgeon

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Nov 10 2026

Five Ways Athletes Are Running Their Way To Foot Injuries

Whether you’re an athlete trying to stay in shape during the offseason or you’re a regular runner hoping to hit a personal best or train for a marathon, running is one of the simplest forms of exercise. No special equipment is needed and you can pursue the activity almost anywhere, but it can also be […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Education, Exercise, Injury prevention · Tagged: injury prevention while running, running, running athletes, running injuries, running shoes

Dec 24 2025

Does It Matter How You Lace Your Running Shoes?

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When it comes to running shoes, much of the focus is on which shoes you choose. While this certainly is important, it’s not the only aspect you should pay attention to when trying to put your feet in the best position to thrive while you’re running. You’ll also want to be mindful of how you […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Exercise, Injury prevention · Tagged: lace, running shoe laces, running shoe lacing techniques, running shoes, shoe laces

Sep 25 2025

Should You Be Rotating Your Running Shoes?

You probably have a number of different shoes in your closet. You have multiple pairs of everyday shoes, dress shoes and sandals, but if you’re like most people, you may only have one set of shoes that you wear during exercise. If you’ve invested in an athletic shoe or a running shoe, you may assume […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Study, Treatment · Tagged: rotating running shoes, running, running shoe choice, running shoes

Oct 14 2015

Cheaper Running Shoes Get Better Reviews Than Expensive Shoes

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Picking out the right running shoes can be difficult, but new research suggests you shouldn’t just assume an expensive pair is the best. An analysis of reviews by the website RunRepeat.com uncovered that runners are actually more satisfied with their pair of running shoes if the sticker price was lower. For their study, researchers analyzed nearly […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Exercise, Study · Tagged: best running shoes, cheap running shoes, running shoe study, running shoes, running study

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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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