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MD Podiatrist Discusses the Use of PRP Therapy
ByReconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, LLC March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP) aims—and claims—to supercharge the body’s natural recovery processes, whether needed for a strained muscle or a scalp sparse from hair loss. With an injury, the platelet is what “creates a clot and sends out growth factors and a whole host of other chemicals to start this very beautiful and predictable chain…

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MD Podiatrist Discusses How Hormonal Changes Affect Older Women’s Feet
ByReconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, LLC March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

According to Dan Michaels, DPM, “Hormonal changes – especially the drop in estrogen, directly affect the tissues that keep the foot stable, cushioned, and pain-free. Estrogen supports collagen, joint cartilage, bone density, nerve sensitivity, and the plantar fat pads that provide natural shock absorption. As levels decline, support structures lose strength, the fat pads under…

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MD Podiatrist Discusses What to Look for in an Orthopedic Shoe
ByReconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, LLC March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

Podiatrists emphasize that the right footwear does more than just cushion your steps: It serves as a medical tool that can improve your overall physical health. “Simply put, orthopedic shoes aren’t just comfortable: they’re therapeutic,” Dan Michaels, DPM, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon. “If your current shoes feel comfortable for only a few hours…

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Treadmill is Best Alternative for Unsteady Walkers: MD Podiatrist
ByReconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, LLC March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

Walking is rightly hailed as an accessible and effective type of exercise, but that doesn’t mean everyone finds walking easy to do. For instance, walking outdoors can be scary if you’re unsteady on your feet. That’s where a treadmill can come into its own, according to Dan Michaels, DPM. Dr. Michaels told me that the…

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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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