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A. Michael Marasco DPM. FACFAS, CHCQM
Physician/Consultant
Medicine and Surgery of the Foot and Ankle
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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 19, 20201 min read
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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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Should I Be Worried About My Toddler's Feet?
Most children are born with very little arch in the feet. As they grow and walk, the soft tissues along the bottom of the feet gradually...

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Jul 26, 20202 min read
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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...

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Jul 23, 20202 min read
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The Great COVID Sit In
Sheltering in place or working from home or remotely during the COVID-19 crisis means that most of us are spending the bulk of our day...

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May 22, 20202 min read
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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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May 5, 20202 min read
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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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Apr 6, 20201 min read
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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, 20201 min read
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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...

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Mar 17, 20201 min read
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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...

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Feb 21, 20202 min read
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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...

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Dec 27, 20192 min read
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Best Practice Guide - Recovering from Foot & Ankle Surgery
There are 5 basic steps to the process of preparing and recovering from foot and ankle surgery. It is recommended that you use this...

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Nov 25, 20193 min read
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If You Take An OTC Pain Reliever You Must Read This
Aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen? Common over the counter pain relievers. But not all pain relievers work the same way and can have...

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Nov 22, 20192 min read
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What Your Feet Can Tell You About Your Heart Health
Foot and ankle pain can be caused by many things. Maybe you're a little stiff and sore from yesterday's work out. Maybe you twisted your...

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Nov 1, 20192 min read
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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...

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Sep 30, 20191 min read
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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...

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Sep 11, 20191 min read
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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...

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Jun 1, 20192 min read
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