Lance Silverman, MD - Phoenix Foot & Ankle Surgeon

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Feb 24 2026

Walking Can Take Years Off Your Brain Age

Regular physical activity, like going for a walk or playing Pickleball, may provide some short-term benefits to our brain health, equivalent to reversing four years of cognitive aging, according to a new study published in the journal Annals of Behavioral Medicine. For the study, researchers asked a diverse sample of 204 middle-aged adults to check […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Education, Exercise, Foot Injury · Tagged: walking, walking brain, walking brain health, walking health, walking study

Aug 10 2023

Is My Child Walking Normally?

Taking those first steps is a major milestone for kids and a wonderful life event to celebrate for parents. Once your child starts walking, there is usually no stopping them, and you probably enjoy watching each and every step they take. When you’re watching your child walk, it’s common to wonder if some of those […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Education, Foot Injury, Treatment · Tagged: child, child foot problems, child walking, child walking problems, walking

May 24 2023

Getting Back To Walking Comfortably

Walking without discomfort is something that we oftentimes take for granted when we are younger, and while we always say that foot pain is never normal, it’s not uncommon for the feet of older or active adults to show some signs of wear over the years. If a foot issue is making walking difficult or […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Injury prevention, Treatment · Tagged: comfortable walking, walking, walking comfortable, walking comfortably, walking without pain

Apr 26 2022

How Brisk Walking Can Help Slow Aging

We all know that walking is good for our total body wellness, but a new study suggests that regular walking at a brisk pace may help to greatly increase your life expectancy. According to a new study based on data collected from more than 400,000 adults in the United Kingdom, there exists a clear link […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Foot Injury, Treatment · Tagged: brisk walking, walking, walking speed, walking study

Jul 06 2021

Walking Mistakes To Avoid As You Get Older

Walking is one of the most basic forms of exercise, and you an do it from almost anywhere without any fancy equipment. Because of this, many individuals say that walking is their preferred form of exercise. However, as you get older you need to be a little more conscious about how you approach your walking […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Foot Injury, Injury prevention, Treatment · Tagged: walk, walking, walking tips, walking tips seniors

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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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