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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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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 as the temperature drops with snow or freezing rain and ice. Awareness and prevention are the best ways to stop slip and fall accidents during the winter. To stay safe when walking under slippery conditions this winter take a clue from a bird who knows how to navigate slick, icy surfaces. Penguins use their unique physiology to keep their w

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Jan 131 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 8, 20251 min read
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