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A. Michael Marasco DPM. FACFAS, CHCQM
Physician/Consultant
Medicine and Surgery of the Foot and Ankle
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Jul 26, 20202 min read
Should I Be Worried About My Toddler's Feet?
Most children are born with very little arch in the feet. As they grow and walk, the soft tissues along the bottom of the feet gradually...
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Jul 23, 20202 min read
The Way You Walk - Pronation and Supination
Pronation has been discussed as a potential risk factor for foot injuries yet it often goes unrecognized and untreated. Pronation is a...
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Jul 13, 20206 min read
The Number 1 Arthritic Mononeuropathy Diagnosed in the World
Gout is the number one arthritic mononeuropathy diagnosed in the world and the most common arthropathy diagnosed in the United States. ...
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May 5, 20202 min read
Foot Lesions May Be a New Symptom of COVID-19
The pre-symptomatic detection of COVID-19 can be difficult since some people get the disease without showing any signs of the virus. But...
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Apr 6, 20201 min read
The Right Walking Routine During COVID-19
More of us our walking now as a way to get a break away from the isolation of COVID-19. Start with baby steps, slowly and deliberately to...
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Mar 17, 20201 min read
COVID Corps
As a physician, former clinical microbiologist and Army medic I am extremely proud of the way the US Public Health Services Commissioned...
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Mar 17, 20201 min read
Handwashing and COVID-19
Wet hands attract more germs than dry hands, which means drying is as important as washing them carefully with soap and water. When it...
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Feb 21, 20202 min read
The Vascular System, Vaping and Foot Health
Vaping as a popular trend began a few years ago and there is still a lot about the short term and long term effects of the use of...
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Dec 27, 20192 min read
5 Resolutions to Step Forward into the New Year
The New Year is around the corner and it’s time to make your New Year’s resolutions! Here are a few action steps you can take to make...
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Sep 30, 20191 min read
Jaylon's Brace
Designed in 1996 by sports podiatrist Dr. Doug Richie, as an alternative to traditional ankle braces, the Richie Brace is an Ankle Foot...
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Sep 11, 20191 min read
The Eye of the Foot
The sinus tarsi is an opening on the outside of the foot between the ankle and heel bone. It is often referred to as the “eye of the...
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Jun 1, 20192 min read
Can You Have Your Jimmy Choo's and Healthy Feet Too?
Maybe? A survey conducted by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) reports that 82% of all women suffer from some type of...
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May 31, 20192 min read
The Importance of Follow-up
First of all know this. Doctors make subsequent or "follow-up" appointments because they “need to see you”. Need as in necessity. Meaning...
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