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MD Podiatrist Highlights Spring Surge in Heel Pain and Sports Injuries
ByReconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, LLC March 3, 2026March 4, 2026

As spring sports and outdoor activities ramp up local podiatrist Dan Michaels, DPM is seeing an increase in patients experiencing heel pain, stress injuries, and overuse conditions related to increased activity levels. “Many patients come in this time of year with heel pain that started gradually,” said Dr. Michaels. “They may have ignored mild discomfort…

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MD Podiatrist Discusses the Benefits of Wearing Shoes Indoors
ByReconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, LLC February 25, 2026March 4, 2026

If you already deal with foot pain, then it’s particularly important to wear indoor shoes, says Dan Michaels, DPM. “Supportive footwear reduces repetitive strain on the plantar fascia, distributes pressure evenly, minimizes arch collapse, and decreases muscle overwork,” Dr. Michaels says. “Those with plantar fasciitis, flat feet, high arches, or heel pain often benefit from…

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MD Podiatrist Stresses the Importance of Exercises to Keep Feet Strong
ByReconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, LLC February 24, 2026March 4, 2026

About one quarter of our bones are in our feet. How can you keep them strong and pain-free for longer? Dentists have trained us well to visit them on a regular basis for a check-up, rather than waiting until things start to hurt. Dan Michaels, DPM, wishes we’d do the same for our feet. “We…

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MD Podiatrist Discusses The Benefits of Foot Soaks
ByReconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, LLC February 23, 2026March 4, 2026

According to Dan Michaels, DPM, “the benefits of a foot soak really depend on your goal of the foot soak. With the correct mixture, a foot soak can address infections, dry skin, foot odor, circulation, and relieve stress.” A foot soak just might become one of your everyday essentials, and luckily, it’s a luxurious way…

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MD Podiatrist Discusses Complications of Diabetes
ByReconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, LLC February 19, 2026March 4, 2026

For people living with diabetes, proper foot and ankle care isn’t just about comfort — it can be a matter of life and limb. “Diabetes can impact the lower extremity health by causing nerve damage and poor circulation that can lead to serious conditions such as non-healing wounds, infections, deformities, and eventually an amputation,” said…

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MD Podiatrist Discusses How to Keep Feet Warm While Cycling in Winter
ByReconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, LLC February 13, 2026March 4, 2026

“Often women will come into my office and say, ‘my feet are cold, I must have poor circulation.’ We’ll test their circulation and it’s fine; the problem is that their feet are wet,” says Dan Michaels, DPM. “As a baseline, your feet produce one pint of moisture—in the form of sweat—every day.” Exercise increases that…

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MD Podiatrist Discusses Downsides of Walking Barefoot at Home
ByReconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, LLC February 12, 2026March 4, 2026

Kicking off your shoes when you walk in the door feels like a tiny reward at the end of a long day — a simple ritual that says “you’re home now, you can relax.” But here’s the catch: spending all your time barefoot indoors has its drawbacks. You’ll want to consider what’s on the floor….

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