Dr. A. Michael Marasco Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

04/15/2026

There are a few things about flip-flops that keep foot doctors up at night but not any more. Here are some things you should look for from a foot surgeon's perspective who has seen his fair share of problems caused by flip flops.

For those of you who are diehard flip flop fans yes, you can wear flip-flops—as long as you follow your foot doctor's advice.

04/09/2026

FYI - For those of you who have been following {ASSURANCE} Our Web-Based Series designed to improve patient certainty in understanding their options for treatment and the importance of informed care. You can view our most recent post by becoming a member at www.footache.com. Series is currently free access and discusses resources and manageable information to help make informed decisions about your healthcare with specialized information on the medical, surgical and orthopedic treatment of the foot and ankle.
Recent Post: How To Use Your Health Internet Search To Talk To Your Doctor.

footache.com. Practice of medicine and surgery of the foot and ankle, fitness and sports medicine.

04/09/2026

For those of you who are following {ASSURANCE} Our Web-Based Series designed to improve patient certainty in understanding their options for treatment and the importance of informed care. You can view our most recent post on
How To Use Your Health Internet Search To Talk To Your Doctor.
If you have trouble putting together the puzzle of being a patient in today's health care system you will find this and the other posts in the series helpful when making your healthcare decisions.

Today many people are using the Internet for health research with technology enabling access to a thousands of sites and millions of bytes of health-related information and treatment options.

04/09/2026

Most people do not know how to buy shoes and although shoes do not cause foot pathology poorly designed or wrongly chosen footwear can be a significant factor in foot pathology aggravating underlying problems that lead to more pain and deformity over time.

The 3 things that should be checked in all shoes before you even try them on.

03/23/2026

Keep your feet strong. Unstable or weak ankles can lead to altered movement patterns that place unnecessary stress on other joints effecting mobility, stability and balance. Having strong ankles can help with everyday activities and lessen the chances of sprains, strains, and falls. Make targeted strengthening essential for maintaining safe mobility, balance and lower extremity functioning. Seek professional evaluation If you experience symptoms of chronic ankle instability which may

>A repeated turning of the ankle, especially on uneven surfaces or when participating in sports
>Discomfort and swelling on the outside of your ankle
>Pain or tenderness on the outside of your ankle
>The ankle feeling wobbly or unstable

03/23/2026

More posts to our Assurance Series (A Web-Based ​series designed to increase patient awareness and improve your "Health IQ") can be found on our website at

A web-based series to improve patient certainty in understanding their options for the treatment of the foot and ankle and the importance of informed care.

02/27/2026

Assurance - A web-based series designed to improve patient understanding of the foot and ankle, treatment options and the importance of informed care has been updated. Take a look. https://www.footache.com/assurance-a-web-based-series

02/27/2026

Adding a new video library to our website with information on current trends in foot and ankle care and videos to help you better understand your problems. We're always adding to the list so check back often for posted updates .https://www.footache.com/general-5

02/16/2026

Asymmetrical footwear? Yes, if your curling. It seems that curling shoes feature a Teflon or steel slider on one foot for gliding and a soft, rubberized gripper on the other for traction. There are specialized shoes for this but some athletes are modifying sneaker-style designs for a more modern look as Olympic Curlers Are Wearing Air Force 1s on the Ice Now. (foto-Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

02/16/2026

NEW @ www.footache.com
If you have trouble putting together the puzzle of being a patient in today's health care system you'll find this helpful. It's called {ASSURANCE - A Web-Based Series} designed to improve patient certainty in understanding their options for treatment and the importance of informed care.

02/16/2026

Since we're all watching the Olympics a few posts about the sports medicine side of it. Snowboarder's ankle.

https://www.footache.com/post/snowboarder-s-ankle

11/10/2025

{ASSURANCE} - our Web-Based Series designed to improve patient certainty in understanding their options for treatment and the importance of informed care is up and running and ready for you!

If you're having trouble putting together the puzzle of being a patient in today's health care system you will find this helpful. Designed to improve patient certainty, current topics include What's Your HealthIQ? - The Language of Healthcare - Your Health Internet Search - Making Sense of Your Diagnosis and Treatment Plan - Your Doctor's Prescription. With more to come.

footache.com. Practice of medicine and surgery of the foot and ankle, fitness and sports medicine.