Lance Silverman, MD - Phoenix Foot & Ankle Surgeon

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Jul 24 2026

Why Plantar Fasciitis Cases Peak In The Summer

Are you dealing with new or worsening heel pain? Does your discomfort seem to peak in the morning and then fade a bit as your day goes on? If so, there’s a good chance you’re dealing with the early stages of plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a condition we’ve covered at length on this blog, […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Exercise, Injury prevention, Treatment · Tagged: foot, plantar, plantar fasciitis, plantar fasciitis summer, summer

Jun 19 2025

The Most Common Summer Foot Injuries In Children

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Summer is here, and hopefully you and your family can find time to get outside and enjoy the warm weather here in Georgia. We all tend to be a bit more active during the summer months, and that’s especially true for kids that are no longer in school for a while. This increased activity and […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Foot Injury, Treatment · Tagged: child foot injuries summer, summer, summer foot injuries, summer kids

Jun 11 2024

Don’t Let Ankle Pain Slow You Down This Summer

Managing Ankle Pain This Summer Keep these tips in mind if you don’t want ankle pain keeping you from pursuing all the activities you love this summer. 1. Seek Out A Professional Consult – If you’re currently dealing with foot or ankle pain, don’t keep trying to push through the pain. Pain is not normal […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Foot Injury, Heel injury, Injury prevention, Treatment · Tagged: summer, summer foot, summer foot pain, treat foot pain

Jun 08 2021

5 Foot Hazards To Watch Out For This Summer

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We tend to be a lot more active during the warm summer months, but this can lead to a lot more stress and pressure on our feet. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at five ways the summer weather can be hazardous on our feet, and we share some tips for preventing foot […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Exercise, Foot Injury, Injury prevention · Tagged: feet, foot, summer, summer foot, summer foot hazards

Jun 07 2019

Are Your Summer Shoes Causing Your Foot Pain?

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The summer season means we can be a little more selective about our footwear options because we don’t have to account for ice and snow, but this can still cause problems for our feet. The summer season can be hard on our feet for a variety of reasons, and our shoes can play a big […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Exercise, Foot Injury, Injury prevention · Tagged: ankle, foot, footwear, summer

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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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