Dr. A. Michael Marasco Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

08/20/2026

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05/20/2026

Planning a much-needed summer vacation? If you are not prepared, lower extremity and foot pain may keep you from having fun.

05/20/2026

New post available on our web site. Assurance: A Web-Based Series designed to improve patient certainty in understanding their options for treatment of the foot and ankle and the importance of informed care. Subscribe now at footache.com

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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.

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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