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MD Podiatrist Discusses What to Look For in Shoes if You have Sciatica
ByReconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, LLC May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

The shoes you wear won’t cure sciatica. But sciatic pain can be affected by how the feet strike the ground, so the right shoes can minimize the kind of motion that irritates the sciatic nerve. “Because sciatic pain can be influenced by how forces travel up from your feet to your hips and lower back…

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Blog | Footwear

A Podiatrist’s Guide to Running Shoes
ByReconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, LLC May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Walking into a running store can feel incredibly overwhelming. You are instantly greeted by a massive wall of brightly colored sneakers featuring thick foams, carbon plates, and complex marketing terms.

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MD Podiatrist Explains Why Diabetics Should Wear Light Colored Socks
ByReconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, LLC May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Regular foot care is essential for anyone living with diabetes, and daily foot checks can prevent small problems from turning into serious infections, said Dan Michaels, DPM. “Diabetes can cause neuropathy, which decreases sensation in your feet, so you may not feel blisters or sores forming,” Dr. Michaels said. “That’s why it’s important to look…

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MD Podiatrist Discusses Dermal Fillers to Restore Plantar Cushion
ByReconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, LLC May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

As we age, wear and tear breaks down that plush tissue on the bottom of your feet. And if you put your feet to heavy use, you’ll wear down that cushion quicker. Some of that internal cushioning can be restored—even if just temporarily—with the injection of dermal fillers. “It’s getting very popular because people are…

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Hyperuricemia Can Cause Other Diseases Beyond Gout: MD Podiatrist
ByReconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, LLC May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

According to Dan Michaels, DPM, “Abundant research has demonstrated an association between uric acid levels and many pervasive health problems. A gout attack is a very painful result of high levels of uric acid, aka hyperuricemia. But there are concerning questions on this issue. What is the connection between this commonplace product of food metabolism…

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MD Podiatrist Discusses Risks of Going Barefoot at the Airport
ByReconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, LLC May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Dan Michaels, DPM says you should never go barefoot through airport security. First of all, there’s the risk of stepping on debris that could seriously injure you, like broken glass, sharp pieces of metal, jagged plastic that fell off someone’s overpacked rollaboard suitcase frame, or worse. “Even a minor puncture wound can lead to infection…

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Don’t Ignore Athlete’s Foot: MD Podiatrist
ByReconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, LLC May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

“Athlete’s foot can be a portal of entry for some dangerous infections, particularly in the elderly and people with diabetes. So, it’s important to realize that it is a problem,” says Dan Michaels, DPM. “Many times, athlete’s foot is asymptomatic. But in the elderly or others at higher risk, we can see serious complications that…

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Blog | Diabetic Foot Care

How to Stay Active and Keep Exercising With Diabetes
ByReconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, LLC May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Staying active is one of the most powerful ways to manage diabetes. Regular exercise helps stabilize blood sugar, improves circulation, and combats the depression and fatigue that often accompany a chronic diagnosis. But for many patients with diabetes, the fear of foot injuries keeps them sidelined.

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Exercise Today – for a Healthy Tomorrow: MD Podiatrist
ByReconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, LLC May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

DANIEL MICHAELS, DPM, says, as we age, we all enter the ‘use it or lose it’ phase of life. If you don’t use it now, you won’t be able to do it later.” A strong sense of balance is the foundation of independence in later life. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates…

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MD Podiatrist Highlights Spring Surge in Heel Pain and Sports Injuries
ByReconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, LLC May 7, 2026May 7, 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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