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A. Michael Marasco DPM. FACFAS, CHCQM
Physician/Consultant
Medicine and Surgery of the Foot and Ankle
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Co-Circulation of COVID and the Flu Virus: Another Winter of Discontent ?
Together with public health measures, vaccination remains one of our most effective tools against both viruses. It decreases chances of being infected and reduces the risk of severe consequences from COVID-19 and seasonal influenza.

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Nov 16, 20221 min read


Practice Closing
After 46 years I will be closing my medical practice effective September 30, 2022. I will continue to remain active as a consultant and...

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Sep 3, 20222 min read


Lateral Foot Pain - It's Complicated
The cause of lateral foot pain can be complicated because there are various conditions that contribute to pain along the outer edge of the foot ranging form congenital deformities and structural problems to stress fractures and ankle sprains or just from wearing improper footgear that aggravates the biomechanics of the lower extremity.

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Sep 2, 20222 min read


Shabby Shoes - Walking Around in Worn Out Shoes can Aggravate or Initiate New Problems
Shoes that properly support the foot, ankle and lower extremity are foundational and an integral part to preventive foot health. Walking around in worn out shoes can aggravate pre-existing foot problems or initiate new problems putting more stress on connective tissue that overstretches and tears.

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Jul 27, 20221 min read


Summer Pavement - An Invisible Thermal Danger to Bare Feet
When temperatures begin to rise we need to be aware of the risk of thermal burns due to walking barefoot on hot pavements and sandy beaches.

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Jun 3, 20222 min read


Squeaky Orthotics and Other Important Facts About Prescription Foot Orthoses
Here are a few important facts you need to know about foot orthotics.

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Jun 2, 20222 min read


Construction Workers - Pressure on Their Feet
According to the Center to Protect Workers’ Rights, ankle and foot injuries are among the most commonly injured body parts for construction workers.

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May 21, 20222 min read


One Step Ahead of Diabetes
You can make a difference in someone's life by being one step ahead of problems that put diabetic family members and friends at risk. Improve the chances of managing diabetes successfully by having a proactive attitude about diabetic footcare. A difference that can drastically improve your chances of managing diabetes successfully by staying one step ahead.

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May 17, 20222 min read


Cryosurgery for Plantar Warts
Cryosurgery (cryotherapy) is a quick and effective in-office treatment for the removal of skin lesions and plantar warts by killing the cells that contribute to the formation of abnormal tissue. It is a minimally invasive treatment that uses extreme cold to freeze and destroy diseased tissue. Our office uses the newest generation of portable, disposable cryosurgical devices. A small hand-held device with a lightweight canister and angled cone applicator delivers a metered do

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Jan 14, 20221 min read


Conquer the Post-Pandemic
As the post-pandemic recovery still continues many of my patients are still unsure about the best way to re-ignite their exercise...

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Jan 7, 20222 min read


Home Improvement Projects - Protect Your Feet
Feet may be the last thing people think about while working on building and home improvement projects, but there are many different types of foot and ankle injuries that can occur when home improvement projects go wrong.

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Oct 29, 20212 min read


Foot and Ankle injuries in the NFL
The anatomical complexity of the foot and ankle when subjected to the physicality and explosive speed and power of bigger, stronger and faster NFL players can create career-ending injuries and team set backs.

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Aug 13, 20212 min read


MusculoSkeletal Diagnostic Ultrasound
A powerful and painless tool musculoskeletal diagnostic ultrasound produces a dynamic movement-related image done in real time and there are no contraindications.

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Jun 6, 20211 min read


Fitness Economy Depends On
Although conserving and maintaining the energy you need to achieve your fitness goals depends on a variety of factors the foot, ankle and lower extremities support your core.

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Apr 8, 20212 min read


COVID-19 and Lower Extremity Complications
Over the past year the CDC and other health care agencies have been diligently working to learn more about the short-term and long-term...

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Jan 9, 20211 min read


Medical Decision Making
Perhaps no other symptom causes such anxiety as the feeling and perception of pain. It is the most frequent presenting problem I see in...

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Oct 27, 20204 min read


’Tis the Season For - High Ankle Sprains
Every Fall at the beginning of football season the incidence of high ankle sprains begins to rise. A significant number of players who...

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Sep 22, 20202 min read


Ankle Brachial Index - Blood Pressure in the Lower Extremity and Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral artery disease causes suffering, disability, and sometimes death among the millions of Americans who have it. A useful way to...

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Sep 20, 20202 min read


How Your Feet Change Over Time
From the day we start walking, our feet are subject to extreme conditions. Over time, your body changes. From top to bottom from inside...

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Sep 20, 20201 min read


If I Can Walk Does That Mean I Don't Have a Fracture?
The long, thin bones of the metatarsals and toes of your foot play a part in walking and standing. They ground you help keep your...

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Aug 28, 20202 min read
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