3 Ways a Podiatrist Can Help You Get Back on Your Feet
Podiatry is our passion and profession, so naturally, we’re proud to celebrate International Podiatry Day on Sunday, October 8th. Join in on the celebration by learning more about how podiatry can help you.
Consider these Three Major Benefits of Podiatric Care:
1-Podiatry diminishes your foot and ankle pain.
Foot or ankle pain can be acute (it comes on suddenly) or chronic (it goes on for some time). Our board-certified podiatrist, Dr. Kenneth R. Wilhelm, treats both kinds of pain in a modern office with the latest technology and equipment, including traumatic injuries and surgical repairs.
2-A podiatrist diagnoses, treats, and manages foot problems related to other diseases.
Should you see a podiatrist for your diabetes? Yes, absolutely. Diabetes can weaken the blood vessels that lead to your feet, reducing blood flow and causing problems like loss of sensation and slow healing. Diabetes can also cause peripheral neuropathy, which is nerve damage. When you have nerve damage in your feet, you can’t feel when they’re injured, which can lead to some nasty infections if you’re not careful. A podiatrist is your partner in monitoring and managing the effects of diabetes – and other medical conditions.
3-Podiatric medical care increases your mobility.
Foot pain that you don’t fix can slow you down. Whether it stems from a chronic disease, a sports injury, or a genetic biomechanical imbalance, foot pain diminishes your quality of life. It keeps you away from the activities you love. Podiatry is a medical specialty that keeps you moving about and enjoying your life.
Dr. Wilhelm is an expert at diagnosing and treating all aspects of foot and ankle problems, including heel pain, flat feet, toe deformities, fungal toenails, running injuries, and much more. He is board-certified in foot surgery and reconstructive rear foot/ankle surgery. Call Clifton Foot & Ankle Center in Centreville, Virginia, at (703) 996-3000 or contact us online to make an appointment. We offer a modern office with the latest technology for podiatric patients in Fairfax County and the western suburbs of D.C.
