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    A. Michael Marasco, DPM, FACFAS

     

     

     

     

     

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    • 2 days ago
    • 2 min

    A Better Flip Flop

    There are a few things about flip-flops that keep foot doctors up at night. They have a reputation for worsening existing foot and ankle ...

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    • Jul 23
    • 2 min

    The Way You Walk - Pronation and Supination

    Pronation has been discussed as a potential risk factor for foot injuries yet it often goes unrecognized and untreated. Pronation is a m...

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    Staff
    • Jul 13
    • 6 min

    The Number 1 Arthritic Mononeuropathy Diagnosed in the World

    Gout is the number one arthritic mononeuropathy diagnosed in the world and the most common arthropathy diagnosed in the United States. T...

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    Staff
    • May 5
    • 2 min

    Foot Lesions May Be a New Symptom of COVID-19

    The pre-symptomatic detection of COVID-19 can be difficult since some people get the disease without showing any signs of the virus. But...

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    • Apr 6
    • 1 min

    The Right Walking Routine During COVID-19

    More of us our walking now as a way to get a break away from the isolation of COVID-19. Start with baby steps, slowly and deliberately to...

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    Staff
    • Mar 26
    • 3 min

    Use Your Lymphatic System To Aid In Your Immunity

    Many of our patients are asking what they can do to stay healthy as they try to get through the imposed COVID-19 isolation. Our advice - ...

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    Staff
    • Mar 17
    • 1 min

    COVID Corps

    As a physician, former clinical microbiologist and Army medic I am extremely proud of the way the US Public Health Services Commissioned ...

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    • Mar 17
    • 1 min

    Handwashing and COVID-19

    Wet hands attract more germs than dry hands, which means drying is as important as washing them carefully with soap and water. When it co...

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    Staff
    • Feb 21
    • 2 min

    The Vascular System, Vaping and Foot Health

    Vaping as a popular trend began a few years ago and there is still a lot about the short term and long term effects of the use of e-cigar...

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    Staff
    • Dec 27, 2019
    • 2 min

    5 Resolutions to Step Forward into the New Year

    The New Year is around the corner and it’s time to make your New Year’s resolutions! Here are a few action steps you can take to make gre...

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    Staff
    • Sep 30, 2019
    • 1 min

    Jaylon's Brace

    Designed in 1996 by sports podiatrist Dr. Doug Richie, as an alternative to traditional ankle braces, the Richie Brace is an Ankle Foot O...

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    Staff
    • Sep 11, 2019
    • 1 min

    The Eye of the Foot

    The sinus tarsi is an opening on the outside of the foot between the ankle and heel bone. It is often referred to as the “eye of the foot...

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    Staff
    • Jun 4, 2019
    • 1 min

    When D Means Deficiency

    Over the last several years clinical correlation studies have shown the below normal Vitamin D levels (hypovitaminosis D) may contribute ...

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    • Jun 1, 2019
    • 2 min

    Can You Have Your Jimmy Choo's and Healthy Feet Too?

    Maybe? A survey conducted by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) reports that 82% of all women suffer from some type of foo...

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    Staff
    • May 31, 2019
    • 2 min

    The Importance of Follow-up

    First of all know this. Doctors make subsequent or "follow-up" appointments because they “need to see you”. Need as in necessity. Meaning...

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    Our absolute priority is the health and well-being of our patients, families, community and our staff. We have and will continue to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in our communities and across the world. 

     

    We will continue to follow the guidelines of the Center for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO) and other local and national health agencies to support quality care and the safety of our patients. We are following social distancing guidelines regarding patient scheduling and have instituted appropriate precautions in our office. 

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