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Physical Therapy vs Podiatric Care: What's the Difference?

June 15, 2025

This blog will cover similarities and differences between physical therapy and podiatry. While there are striking differences between the two treatment methods, when used together, both options can prove to be a powerful combination for foot and ankle pain management.

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Foot Health While Wearing Winter Boots

February 14, 2018

As we’ve all come to experience in the first few weeks of the new year, winter in Central Virginia can be a trying time with cold weather and snow. While they’re nobody’s favorite accessory in the South, warm boots become a necessity to trudge through the elements come winter time— whether they’re used to run errands across town or to shovel the driveway. Much like summer sandals, boots are just part of the gig when the temperatures start dip.

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Healthy for the Holidays

December 19, 2016

With the holiday season in high gear, the temptation of over-indulging at festive gatherings with family and friends can be difficult to overcome. Finding dietary balance during this time of year can be especially difficult for diabetics, who may suddenly be subjected to the foods they try so hard to abstain from 11 months out of the year.

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Avoiding Flip Flops

July 18, 2016

Summer: the time of year we all look forward to. It’s the time of year we all get to ditch our nine-to- five threads for our summer wardrobe and throw caution to the wind. We all have our summer favorites, whether it’s sundresses for the ladies or tank tops for the gentlemen, but there tends to be one all-encompassing summertime favorite for both men and women; flip flops.

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