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MD Podiatrist Warns of Risks of Regularly Wearing Unsupportive Shoes
ByReconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, LLC April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

If you’ve been wearing the same old walking shoes for years, your joints might be quietly taking a hit. Joints—like your knees, hips and elbows—are the points where two bones meet, helping you move, stay active and absorb shock, says Dan Michaels, DPM. Regularly wearing unsupportive shoes can lead to or worsen joint problems. “Your…

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Aging Feet | Arthritis | Athlete's Foot | Balance | Barefoot | Cold feet | Corns and Calluses | Cramps | Foot Health | Foot Pain | Footwear | Fractures | Gout | Hammertoes | Health | Heel Pain | Ingrown Toenails | Leg pain | Lymphedema | Metabolic Health | Modern Medicine | Morton's Neuroma | Nerve Disorders | Orthotics | Pediatric Podiatry | Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

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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Aging Feet | Arthritis | Athlete's Foot | Balance | Barefoot | Bunions | Cold feet | Corns and Calluses | Cramps | Diabetic Foot Care | Falls Prevention | Foot Health | Foot Pain | Footwear | Hammertoes | Health | Heel Pain | Leg pain | Pediatric Podiatry | Physical Exam | Running | Sports Injuries | Standing | Weight Loss | Workout

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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Aging Feet | Arthritis | Athlete's Foot | Balance | Barefoot | Blog | Bunions | Cold feet | Corns and Calluses | Cramps | Diabetic Foot Care | ESWT | Falls Prevention | Foot Cramps | Foot Health | Foot Pain | Footwear | Fractures | Gout | Hammertoes | Heel Pain | Leg pain | Lymphedema | Metabolic Health | Modern Medicine | Morton's Neuroma | Nerve Disorders | Orthotics | Pediatric Podiatry | Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) | Physical Exam | Plantar Fasciitis | Plantar Wart Treatments | Pregnant foot pain | Restless Leg Syndrome | Running | Shockwave Therapy | Sports Injuries | Standing | Summer Foot Care | Tendons | Thyroid Health | TikTok | Toenails | Weight Loss

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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