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Hiking Right: How to Handle Injuries On Virginia Trails

The weather is finally warming up, and residents across Richmond and Henrico are trading their treadmills for the great outdoors. Whether you are navigating the rocky paths of the James River Park System, walking the flat trails of Pocahontas State Park, or driving west to hike the Blue Ridge Mountains, summer is the perfect time to get active.

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Can I Fix a Hammertoe at Home? Symptoms, Shoes, and Treatment Options

At The Foot Center, we see many patients who are frustrated by pain, discomfort, and the increasing difficulty of finding shoes that fit. If you’ve noticed one or more of your toes bending upward at the middle joint, resembling a hammer, then you are likely dealing with a hammertoe.