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A. Michael Marasco DPM. FACFAS, CHCQM
Physician/Consultant
Medicine and Surgery of the Foot and Ankle
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219.629.4495
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Use Your Lymphatic System To Aid In Your Immunity
Your immune system is your body's natural defense system that fights invading diseases and one of the best ways to do that is to strengthen your lymphatic system.

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Nov 103 min read
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Why Your Feet Hurt More in the Fall
Do your feet hurt more in the Fall? The seasons are changing and w ith the arrival of autumn, we begin to notice a crisp chill that signifies winter is not far behind. Shifting to sweaters and scarves, it's important to recognize the ways in which our bodies adjust to the seasons as well. Seasonal changes in the weather effect our skin, our metabolism, moods and immune system, our muscles and our bones. While foot gear doesn't create most foot problems the introduction of col

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Nov 81 min read
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Vitamin D Deficiency and Orthopedic Healing
As specialists in the foot and ankle we see a variety of bone, joint, musculoskeletal and neurological problems of the lower extremity with systematic manifestations such as diabetes, arthritis and other metabolic disorders effected by low levels of Vitamin D.

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Nov 52 min read
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Treatment Plan - An Actionable Plan for Your Recovery
Understanding, interpreting and making sense of your diagnosis and plan of treatment.

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Nov 53 min read
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Your Health Internet Search
Today many people are using the Internet for health research with technology enabling access to a thousands of sites and millions of bytes of health-related information and treatment options.

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Aug 283 min read
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The Stress of Prolonged Standing
Much like sitting for long durations, prolonged standing could also lead to many physical issues. Standing in one position for extended periods of time on a regular basis can cause a multitude of problems.

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Aug 84 min read
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The Importance of Movement
We need to look at exercise in a different way, a more fundamental way, a way that is part of the natural cycle of growth and life. That way is called movement.

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Aug 73 min read
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Assurance - A Commitment to Informed Care
A new web based series, Assurance - to improve patient certainty in understanding their options for treatment as they seek care.

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Aug 52 min read
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What's Your Health IQ?
A health IQ relates to the ability to find, understand, and use information and services to make informed health-related decisions that lead to informed actions for better health outcomes.

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Mar 145 min read
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The Language of Healthcare - If You Recognize the Parts, You'll Understand the Whole.
Understanding information during the diagnostic and treatment process is considered to be an important factor for improved patient outcomes.

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Mar 115 min read
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Unblistered - How to Protect Your Skin From Blisters
If you participate in a lot of activities that lead to friction blisters, consider these tips for a unblistered summer of fun.Â

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May 23, 20243 min read
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The 3 Most Important Features You Should Look For In A Shoe
The 3 things that should be checked in all shoes before you even try them on.

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May 4, 20244 min read
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Lost in Translation - Communicating with Your Healthcare Provider
A basic understanding of medical terminology allows you to develop a vocabulary about your body and how it is affected and responds to disease, disfunction and infection.

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Feb 21, 20232 min read
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The 7 Dimensions of Wellness
Optimizing wellness involves making our bodies function better and more efficiently.

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Oct 3, 20222 min read
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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
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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
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How to Stay Active when Recovering from Foot and Ankle Problems that Require Immobilization.
Here are a few ways to stay active when recovering from foot and ankle problems that require immobilization.

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Mar 12, 20223 min read
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Walk Like a Penguin and Stay Safe This Winter
Every winter the number of injuries that come from falls increases by more than 10 times. Changes in weather conditions can quickly occur...

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Jan 5, 20221 min read
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How Much Pain Is Aaron Rogers In?
Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rogers sustained a left toe injury last the month during his COVID-19 quarantine. Despite playing with a...

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Dec 17, 20212 min read
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Home Improvement Projects - Protect Your Feet
For the last few years every morning I wake up to the pounding of hammers and the buzz of electric saws and drive out of my subdivision...

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Oct 29, 20212 min read
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