Lance Silverman, MD - Phoenix Foot & Ankle Surgeon

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Sep 15 2026

Boost Your Mood By Moving Your Feet

If you’re feeling down in the dumps or struggling in the creativity department, you may be able to get a brain boost with the help of your feet. According to a new study published in Imaging Neuroscience, just 10 minutes of running can lead to significant improvements in mood and executive function. Best of all, […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Exercise · Tagged: brain, feet, mood, running, running study

Aug 25 2026

Can We Predict Who Can Benefit The Most From Super Running Shoes?

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Running shoe technology is getting better every day, and both amateur and competitive runners are turning to these technologically-advanced footwear options to see if they can shave some seconds off their personal best. But what if we could tell which runners stand to benefit the most from these super shoes before investing in these expensive […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Foot Injury, Study, Treatment · Tagged: running, running study, shoe study, super shoe study, super shoes

Jun 03 2026

How Brain Puzzles Can Improve Your Running Speed

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Looking to shave a few seconds off your mile? Hoping to set a personal best time in a 5K race? New research says that doing quick brain teaser as part of your standard warm-up routine may actually help you run faster. Brain Games And Running Speed According to researchers at the University of Birmingham, recreational […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Exercise · Tagged: brain, brain games, brain games running, running, running study

Apr 08 2026

No Surprise Here – Runners With Stronger Feet Have Reduced Injury Risk

If you’re a runner, you probably run to stay healthy, get some exercise or because you simply enjoy it. It’s a wonderful activity that can be beneficial for our physical and mental health, but because it is a stressful and high-impact activity, it can also increase your risk of injury. Finding ways to reduce your […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Education, Foot Injury, Heel injury · Tagged: injury risk, runners, running injury risk, running study

Mar 12 2026

Most Womens’ Running Shoes May Have A Critical Design Flaw

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Modern footwear has come a long way, but a new study suggests that we need to rethink how we create running shoes for women. According to a study published in the BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, there may be “a critical gap in design of running footwear,” that doesn’t take expected gender differences into […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Exercise, Foot Injury, Injury prevention · Tagged: running, running shoe, running shoe study, running study, womens running shoe

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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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