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Dr. Dennis Shavelson, DPM

Certified Health Coach | Biomechanics | Orthotics

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Dr. Dennis Shavelson, DPM
  • Tampa, FL
  • New York College of Podiatric Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

Can running cause heel pain?

Certainly. Swimming or rowing a boat should not Any pounding into the ground for any reason or too much standing can cause heel pain as well. Much standing can cause heel pain READ MORE
Certainly.
Swimming or rowing a boat should not

Any pounding into the ground for any reason or too much standing can cause heel pain as well.
Much standing can cause heel pain

Do I need to go to the ER for ankle swelling?

Looks like your entire leg.
Probably vein or heart related.

Can I exercise with a heel spur?

You can as most heels spurs are your bodies way of reducing tension of the Plantar Fascia and muscle engines that attach there. You should look into what made the spur grow in READ MORE
You can as most heels spurs are your bodies way of reducing tension of the Plantar Fascia and muscle engines that attach there.
You should look into what made the spur grow in the first place as well.

How long does it take to fix a heel spur?

Heel spurs generally are not operated for many years since important ligaments and muscle engines are attached to this bony location snd although the pain is reduced, your foot READ MORE
Heel spurs generally are not operated for many years since important ligaments and muscle engines are attached to this bony location snd although the pain is reduced, your foot arch will collapse creating many new problems.

Feet go purple with white blotches?

Something quite serious is going on as you are so young.
I would seek a hospital podiatrist.

What exercises are good for a foot bunion?

Bunions are a structural problem primarily. Exercising to treat bunions makes little sense unless the underpinning Bioarchitecture (structure) of the front of the foot is kinesiotaped READ MORE
Bunions are a structural problem primarily. Exercising to treat bunions makes little sense unless the underpinning Bioarchitecture (structure) of the front of the foot is kinesiotaped and changes made in shoe sizing, style and heel height are introduced.
Dynamic Foot Bracing (corrective foot inserts) could then be cast and dispensed.
Only then will exercises be performed to re-establish healthy biomechanics

Buzzing/ Achy Foot

Any injury? Very active suddenly especially in tight shoes or high heels as your second toe is the longest. Wist a few more days snd if not improving get a doctor involved and READ MORE
Any injury?
Very active suddenly especially in tight shoes or high heels as your second toe is the longest.
Wist a few more days snd if not improving get a doctor involved and an x-ray.

Will I be able to run after ankle replacement surgery?

Usually, especially if you ran before.

Diabetic Toe

This needs immediate doctor or ER visit, x-rays, antibiotics and prayers.

Are high heels safe for my feet?

Many many issues unless you have great feet Eventual knee and low back issues are common.

What should I do to prevent my feet from hurting in the snow?

Wear warm boots and take indoor breaks from long walks.

Can bunions indicate an underlying foot problem?

Yes
Seek a biomechanically oriented therapist, podiatrist or human movement specialist.

How can I prevent foot issues?

Look into your inherited functional foot type and your biomechsnics.

Ankle subluxation

At your age and the severity of your injury, this is serious. You should be getting answers from medical people in person and. Or on the internet PS you see a minor and need parental READ MORE
At your age and the severity of your injury, this is serious. You should be getting answers from medical people in person and. Or on the internet PS you see a minor and need parental consent and guidance.

Is my toe fine or do I need to go to the doctor? (would prefer not to)

Your hematoma is dry and a new nail is growing in that replaces the injured nail. No doctor visit is needed.

Foot Swelling

At your age and with no history of an injury or fall, I would consider this a medical emergency to an emergency room or MD or DPM

When can I walk after ankle dislocation?

Even if you can you shouldn’t for at least 4-6 weeks

Ankle injury 3 weeks ago, How long until you need to go to the doctor.

Three weeks is a long time on your own with so many residual complaints. Probably tested too long. Need an x-ray and medical visit preferably z sports MD or podiatrist. Midfoot READ MORE
Three weeks is a long time on your own with so many residual complaints.
Probably tested too long.
Need an x-ray and medical visit preferably z sports MD or podiatrist.
Midfoot pain is syringe
Add compression stop elevating.
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