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• Low Levels of Vitamin D May Increase Risk of Stress Fractures in Active Individuals
  12/14/2015

  Low Levels of Vitamin D May Increase Risk of Stress Fractures in Active Individuals Experts recommend active individuals who participate in higher impact activities may need to maintain higher vitamin D levels, reports The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery 2015-12-14 Philadelphia, PA, December 14, 2015  -

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• Foot and Ankle Surgeons Offer Safety Tips for Hikers
  8/13/2015

  Foot and Ankle Surgeons Offer Safety Tips for Hikers Lack of Preparation and Insufficient Gear May Increase Risk for Pain and Injury 2015-08-13 CHICAGO (August 17, 2015) - In the United States, more than 38 million people annually go hiking and the popular recreational activity has recently seen increased

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• Field Sports Injuries on the Rise for Children
  6/25/2015

  Field Sports Injuries on the Rise for Children Overuse and Lack of Proper Equipment Elevates Risk for Pain and Injury 2015-06-25 CHICAGO, June 25, 2015 -- Summertime brings longer days and, for many children, lots of outdoor activity. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) reminds parents

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• Field Sports Injuries on the Rise for Children
  6/25/2015

  Field Sports Injuries on the Rise for Children Overuse and Lack of Proper Equipment Elevates Risk for Pain and Injury 2015-06-25 CHICAGO, June 25, 2015 -- Summertime brings longer days and, for many children, lots of outdoor activity. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) reminds parents

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• Back-to-School Shoe Shopping Tips
  8/13/2015

  Back-to-School Shoe Shopping Tips Parents: Avoid Kids’ Foot Problems with the Right Shoes 2015-08-13 CHICAGO-August 13, 2015  - Parents, before you head to the store to buy your kids shoes, follow these helpful guidelines from the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) to prevent or minimize f

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• Surgeons Offer Tips to Avoid Flood & Storm Clean-up Foot Injuries
  5/28/2015

  Surgeons Offer Tips to Avoid Flood & Storm Clean-up Foot Injuries CHICAGO - May 28, 2015 - With the most recent severe storms and flooding plaguing parts of the U.S., the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) warn residents about protecting their feet from injuries among the de

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• Walkathons Present Foot Health Challenges for Sedentary Adults
  5/1/2015

  Walkathons Present Foot Health Challenges for Sedentary Adults Lack of Preparation or Recovery Measures Increase Risk for Pain and Injury 2015-05-01 With warmer weather on the way and the push for participation in awareness walks in full-swing, the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons reminds adults

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• Dr. Lawrence DiDomenico Honored with ACFAS’ Distinguished Service Award
  2/20/2015

  Dr. Lawrence DiDomenico Honored with ACFAS’ Distinguished Service Award 2015-02-20 Phoenix - February 20, 2015- Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS, is the recipient of the 2015 American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeon's (ACFAS) Distinguished Service Award, one of the College's highest honors. Dr. DiDom

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• Foot Care During Childhood Requires Specialized Consideration, Approach
  2/19/2015

  Foot Care During Childhood Requires Specialized Consideration, Approach Pediatric Patients Present Unique Challenges to Diagnosis and Treatment of Foot Conditions. 2015-02-19 PHOENIX (February 19, 2015) -The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) calls for a renewed effort in diagnosing and tr

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• Advances in Bunion Surgery Lead to Faster, Less Painful Recovery
  2/19/2015

  Advances in Bunion Surgery Lead to Faster, Less Painful Recovery New Techniques & Custom Surgical Implants Mean Patients Get Back on their Feet Faster 2015-02-19 More than one in five adult Americans currently suffer from bunions, and upwards of two-thirds will develop a bunion in their lifetime. For t

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