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High Arches in Children
posted: Aug. 27, 2021.
When babies are born they are born with flat feet. Typically the arches of the feet don’t develop until children are 3-4 years old; however, sometimes the arches of the Read moreCategory: Foot Conditions -
Why You Should See a Podiatrist for an Ingrown Toenail
posted: Jul. 19, 2021.
While minor aches and pains in your feet probably won’t have you rushing to the podiatrist’s office for care, certain seemingly innocuous foot problems might require a professional’s touch. Take Read moreCategory: Foot Conditions -
What You Can Do About Hammertoes
posted: Jun. 16, 2021.
Hammertoes are easily identified by their irregular shape, and while not uncommon or dangerous, the condition can be uncomfortable, especially after long days of wearing uncomfortable work shoes. The condition, sometimes Read moreCategory: Foot Conditions -
Thyroid Disease and Its Effect on Your Feet
posted: Jun. 03, 2021.
The thyroid gland releases and regulates hormones and is responsible for everything from heart rate to peripheral nervous system functions. So, you may be surprised to discover that this same Read moreCategory: Foot Conditions -
Find Relief from Your Bunion Pain
posted: May 12, 2021.
Bunion pain got you down? Is foot pain making it impossible to do the things you once loved? Perhaps even the thought of putting on shoes and running your errands Read moreCategory: Foot Conditions -
Does My Child Have Pigeon Toes?
posted: Mar. 31, 2021.
Do your child’s feet turn inward? If so, it’s fairly easy to tell, particularly when they walk. This condition is known as pigeon toes and it is often genetic (so Read moreCategory: Foot Conditions -
What To Do for a Puncture Wound
posted: Mar. 02, 2021.
A puncture wound in the foot occurs when you step on an object that leaves a small hole behind. One of the most common puncture wounds comes from stepping on Read moreCategory: Foot Conditions -
Did I Break My Foot?
posted: Jan. 15, 2021.
Whether you took a bad tumble or your child had a rough collision while playing sports, it’s important that you do not just recognize the signs of a broken foot Read moreCategory: Foot Conditions -
What to Do for an Ingrown Toenail
posted: Dec. 24, 2020.
Home care may be enough to ease symptoms, but sometimes you simply need to see a podiatrist. An ingrown toenail typically affects the big toe, causing the toenail to curve down Read moreCategory: Foot Conditions -
How Rheumatoid Arthritis Affects the Feet
posted: Dec. 15, 2020.
Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most common types of arthritis, and it is characterized by joint pain, inflammation, and damage. RA, like other kinds of arthritis, is progressive, which Read moreCategory: Foot Conditions -
What To Do About Your Hammertoe
posted: Jul. 24, 2020.
While tight, cramped shoes and those towering high heels may not immediately show you the damage that’s being done to your feet, over time you will certainly notice changes in Read moreCategory: Foot Conditions -
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 -
How Orthotics Can Treat Your Foot Issue
posted: Oct. 02, 2018.
Even minor foot alignment problems can lead to pain in your feet, ankles, legs and back. Luckily, orthotics may provide a simple solution. Podiatrists, Drs. Steven Vetter and Jugal Dharia, offer the Read moreCategory: Foot Issues, Foot Care, Podiatry, Foot Conditions, Heel Pain -
Treating Hammertoes
posted: Aug. 10, 2018.
Do you need podiatric help from your Fairfax, VA? A hammertoe is a condition that usually affects the second, third, fourth, and/or fifth toes. Hammertoes looks like an upside-down V because they Read moreCategory: Foot Issues, Foot Care, Podiatry, Foot Conditions, Heel Pain, Foot Injury