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Arch Disorders
posted: Apr. 20, 2020.
The arches of the feet play a role in supporting your body’s weight when standing or in motion. The tarsal and metatarsal bones make up the arches of the feet, Read moreCategory: Foot Issues -
Treating Tendon and Joint Pain
posted: Mar. 20, 2020.
There are 52 bones in your feet and ankles, which means that feet contain about 25 percent of the bones in our bodies. Our feet also contain about 20-25 percent Read moreCategory: Foot Issues -
Seek Help for Your Plantar Warts
posted: Dec. 26, 2019.
It's easy to ignore a wart on your hand or knee. Although you might find the wart unsightly, it probably won't interfere with your life. However, plantar warts on your Read moreCategory: Foot Issues, Foot Care, Podiatry, Foot Conditions, Heel Pain -
The Benefits of Orthotics
posted: Oct. 01, 2019.
How orthotics from your podiatrists in Fairfax, VA, can help you If your feet hurt on a day-to-day basis, you owe it to yourself to learn more about orthotics and what Read moreCategory: Foot Issues, Foot Care, Podiatry, Foot Conditions, Heel Pain, Foot Injury -
Geriatric Foot Care
posted: Jul. 17, 2019.
It is important that you do not neglect caring for your feet as they can become more vulnerable with age due to all the wear and tear they endure over Read moreCategory: Foot Issues, Foot Care, Podiatry, Foot Conditions, Heel Pain -
What is a Neuroma?
posted: May 10, 2019.
Are you dealing with pain, burning, tingling or numbness between your toes or in the ball of the foot? If you said “yes” then you could be dealing with a Read moreCategory: Foot Issues -
Causes of Hammertoe and Treatment Options
posted: May 02, 2019.
Do your smaller toes look like little hammers or mallets? If so, you may have an acquired deformity of the foot called hammertoes. Luckily, your podiatrists here at Oakton Foot Read moreCategory: Foot Issues, Foot Care, Podiatry -
Treatment for Minor Foot Injuries
posted: Mar. 20, 2019.
An unexpected fall or twist can result in an injury of the foot or ankle, such as a sprain or strain. Immediate first aid can help prevent complications, reduce pain Read moreCategory: Foot Issues -
Is Plantar Fasciitis Causing Your Heel Pain?
posted: Mar. 06, 2019.
Is heel pain keeping you down? Pain that occurs following an injury or early in an illness may play a protective role, warning us about the damage we have suffered. So Read moreCategory: Foot Issues -
Are You Dealing With Heel Pain?
posted: Feb. 27, 2019.
How your podiatrists in Fairfax, VA, can help your feet feel better Heel pain isn’t just annoying—it can also keep you off of your feet, and thereby affect your very ability Read moreCategory: Foot Issues, Foot Care -
What Are Corns?
posted: Feb. 19, 2019.
Many people think corns and calluses are the same thing, but there are differences. A corn is smaller than a callus, and has a hard center which is surrounded by Read moreCategory: Foot Issues -
Dealing With Athlete's Foot
posted: Jan. 15, 2019.
Athlete's foot is one of the most common fungal infections of the skin and is frequently seen in our office. Whether you've had it or not, it's important to understand Read moreCategory: Foot Issues -
What is a Crush Injury?
posted: Jan. 03, 2019.
What is a Crush Injury? Have a foot crush injury? A crush injury occurs when pressure or force is put on a body part. A foot crush injury may cause pain, Read moreCategory: Foot Issues -
Are Orthotics Right for You?
posted: Dec. 24, 2018.
Orthotics could be right for you if you experience discomfort or pain when on your feet due to an irregular walking pattern. By helping correct a person’s step pattern when Read moreCategory: Foot Issues, Foot Care -
What Causes Warts?
posted: Oct. 19, 2018.
What Causes Warts? Got foot warts? Nearly everyone will have a wart at some point in their lives. Warts are typically small, hard skin growths caused by an infection with humanpallilloma Read moreCategory: Foot Issues -
FAQs about Toenail Fungus
posted: Oct. 03, 2018.
Dealing with a toenail fungus can be annoying and embarrassing. Find out what you can do to get healthier toenails from your Fairfax, VA podiatrist. Dealing with a toenail fungus is Read moreCategory: Foot Issues