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What is Achilles Tendonitis?
posted: Feb. 05, 2019.
Heel pain is one of the most common complaints a podiatrist hears about from patients. If you are dealing with heel pain above the heel bone then you could be Read moreCategory: Foot Care -
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 -
Treating a Sprained Ankle
posted: Dec. 17, 2018.
An ankle sprain occurs when the foot rolls or twists to the point where a ligament inside stretches beyond its normal capacity. Ankle sprains are extremely common, with an estimated Read moreCategory: Foot Care -
What is Sesamoiditis?
posted: Dec. 07, 2018.
What is Sesamoiditis? Sesamoids are small bones that are only connected to tendons or surrounded in muscle. This only appears in a few places in the body, one of which is Read moreCategory: Foot Care -
How To Prevent Ingrown Toenails
posted: Nov. 16, 2018.
Ingrown toenails may begin mildly but can quickly go from bad to worse. This frustrating and painful condition can affect anyone and cause significant issues. Unlike other foot-related conditions, which Read moreCategory: Foot Care -
Treating Toenail Fungus
posted: Nov. 01, 2018.
Treating toenail fungus Toenail fungus--it's one of the most common podiatric problems children, teens, and adults have. Causing thickened, yellow, brittle nails, onychomycosis (the medical name for toenail fungus) spreads easily Read moreCategory: 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 -
Treating Heel Spurs
posted: Oct. 03, 2018.
Have you been experiencing any heel pain or bothersome tenderness without any obvious cause? Although heel spurs themselves sometimes do not cause acute discomfort, they are frequently associated with the Read moreCategory: Foot Care -
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 -
Types of Custom Orthotics
posted: Sep. 14, 2018.
Custom orthotics are removable shoe inserts that provide greater arch support and stability to the feet and ankles. There are different types of orthotics available depending on the issue and Read moreCategory: Foot Care -
Caring For Arthritic Feet
posted: Aug. 31, 2018.
Arthritis is a joint condition that affects roughly 54 million American adults according to the Arthritis Foundation. It can show up in joints all around the body, including the feet Read moreCategory: Foot Care -
What Could Be Causing Poor Circulation in My Feet?
posted: Aug. 14, 2018.
Are you experiencing numbness, tingling, or discolorations in your feet? Even though poor circulation isn’t a condition, if you are experiencing poor circulation in your feet this is often a symptom Read moreCategory: Foot Issues -
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