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A. Michael Marasco DPM. FACFAS, CHCQM
Physician/Consultant
Medicine and Surgery of the Foot and Ankle
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Squeaky Orthotics and Other Important Facts About Prescription Foot Orthoses
The foot is one of the most complex parts of the body. Made up of 26 bones positioned by joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments, the...

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Jun 2, 20222 min read
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When D Means Deficiency
Over the last several years clinical correlation studies have shown the below normal Vitamin D levels (hypovitaminosis D) may contribute...

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Mar 12, 20222 min read
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How to Stay Active when Recovering from Foot and Ankle Problems that Require Immobilization.
Treatment of orthopedic problems tend to require a period of extended recovery. The biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system involves...

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Mar 12, 20223 min read
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Cryosurgery for Plantar Warts
Cryosurgery (cryotherapy) is a quick and effective in-office treatment for the removal of skin lesions and plantar warts by killing the...
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Jan 14, 20221 min read
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Conquer the Post-Pandemic
As the post-pandemic recovery still continues many of my patients are still unsure about the best way to re-ignite their exercise...
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Jan 7, 20222 min read
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Walk Like a Penguin and Stay Safe This Winter
Every winter the number of injuries that come from falls increases by more than 10 times. Changes in weather conditions can quickly occur...
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Jan 5, 20221 min read
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How Much Pain Is Aaron Rogers In?
Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rogers sustained a left toe injury last the month during his COVID-19 quarantine. Despite playing with a...
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Dec 17, 20212 min read
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Home Improvement Projects - Protect Your Feet
For the last few years every morning I wake up to the pounding of hammers and the buzz of electric saws and drive out of my subdivision...
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Oct 29, 20212 min read
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Why Your Feet Hurt More in the Fall
The seasons are changing and with the arrival of autumn, we begin to notice the crisp chill that signifies the end of summer. Shifting...
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Oct 19, 20211 min read
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Healthcare Information on the Internet
Today many people are using the Internet for health research with technology enabling access to a thousands of sites and millions of...
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Sep 1, 20212 min read
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Foot and Ankle injuries in the NFL
Pre-season football is beginning and once again foot and ankle injuries are in the NFL news. The number of injuries, sprains, fractures,...
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Aug 13, 20212 min read
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MusculoSkeletal Diagnostic Ultrasound
Musculoskeletal Diagnostic Ultrasound has seen a considerable up tic in usage in recent years providing high-resolution scans of tendons,...
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Jun 6, 20211 min read
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Fitness Economy Depends On
About this time of the year our sports and fitness patients get excited about running, hiking, fitness walking and outdoor sports....
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Apr 8, 20212 min read
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Pediatric Podiatry - 18 months to 3 years
As long as the baby’s feet are healthy at birth most newborns won’t require special care for their feet; and caring for your baby’s feet...
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Feb 11, 20213 min read
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COVID-19 and Lower Extremity Complications
Over the past year the CDC and other health care agencies have been diligently working to learn more about the short-term and long-term...
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Jan 9, 20211 min read
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Medical Decision Making
Perhaps no other symptom causes such anxiety as the feeling and perception of pain. It is the most frequent presenting problem I see in...
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Oct 27, 20204 min read
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’Tis the Season For - High Ankle Sprains
Every Fall at the beginning of football season the incidence of high ankle sprains begins to rise. A significant number of players who...
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Sep 22, 20202 min read
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Ankle Brachial Index - Blood Pressure in the Lower Extremity and Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral artery disease causes suffering, disability, and sometimes death among the millions of Americans who have it. A useful way to...
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Sep 20, 20202 min read
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How Your Feet Change Over Time
From the day we start walking, our feet are subject to extreme conditions. Over time, your body changes. From top to bottom from inside...
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Sep 20, 20201 min read
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If I Can Walk Does That Mean I Don't Have a Fracture?
The long, thin bones of the metatarsals and toes of your foot play a part in walking and standing. They ground you help keep your...
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Aug 28, 20202 min read
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