Lance Silverman, MD - Phoenix Foot & Ankle Surgeon

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Nov 15 2018

How Bad Is It To Wear Shoes Without Socks?

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Socks help to keep our feet warm and dry, but not everyone loves wearing them. Some people prefer to go without socks in their running shoes or at the gym, and while it’s ultimately your choice, it’s worth noting that wearing shoes without socks can actually jeopardize your foot health. Below, we take a look […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Exercise, Foot Injury · Tagged: going sockless, shoes, shoes without socks, sockless, socks

Feb 24 2018

Shoe Choice

We walk thousands of miles in shoes over the course of our lifetime, and problems can develop if those shoes aren’t a perfect fit. But how do you know which shoes are best, and how can you prepare for growing feet? Here are some shoe buying choices for every age and style. Picking The Best […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Foot Injury, Injury prevention · Tagged: atheltic shoes, buying shoes, picking shoes, shoe choice, shoes

Jan 23 2018

5 Sneaky Reasons Your Shoes Are Causing Foot Pain

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Your shoes play a pivotal role in protecting your feet, but they can also be a cause of your pain. Sometimes people overlook their shoes as the source of their issue, and continuing to put your feet in those shoes can make the problem worse. To help stop this from happening, we want to take […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Foot Injury, Treatment · Tagged: foot pain, shoe buying, shoe buying tips, shoe pain, shoes

Apr 13 2017

Taking Care Of Your Shoes Will Also Take Care Of Your Feet

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If you’re like most Americans, you probably have at least a few different pairs of shoes in your closet. Some of you may even have dozens or hundreds of footwear options in your closet. Are you doing anything to take care of those shoes? If you don’t care care of your footwear, their ability to […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Education, Exercise, Foot Injury · Tagged: athletic shoes, shoe care, shoe maintenance, shoes

Apr 04 2013

5 Common Problems That Affect Amateur Runners

Even though you might be eager to go out and test some of the 10 best places to run in the Twin Cities, there are a few things to consider before you hit the trails, especially if you are a novice runner.  Running can be a great form of exercise when done correctly, but you […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Education, Treatment · Tagged: 5 Common Problems That Affect Amateur Runners, ankle, beginner, doctor, foot, injury, knee, novice, pain, run, running tips, shoes, twin cities, warm up

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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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