The persistent belief that foot pain is just an inevitable part of life, just one of the certainties of growing older – well, it’s just not true. Foot pain is common, yes. You probably know a bunch of people who’ve got it. But nobody should accept foot pain as something they simply must put […]
You may be surprised to learn that arthritis is not exclusively an ailment of the aged. In the United States, there are about 300,000 kids diagnosed with some form of juvenile arthritis. Since July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month, we’re putting the spotlight on kids with joint inflammation. What does juvenile arthritis look like? […]
Anyone who has planned for a celebration this year has had a lot of decisions to make. Some have chosen to cancel their plans outright for fear of spreading COVID-19 infections. Others have taken a different tack: what if the celebration were just scaled down in size and scope? What if you could still have […]
The warmer weather has helped us all feel better as we slowly, cautiously crawl out of our COVID-19 hibernation. Health experts agree that enjoying outdoor activities is a good thing when it comes to slowing the spread of the virus. But board-certified podiatrist Dr. Kenneth R. Wilhelm warns that spring and summer fun in […]
The challenges of staying home for weeks and months on end have taken their toll on people everywhere. Even our feet are feeling the pain. Heel pain, to be specific. Heel pain is on the rise Since the coronavirus pandemic forced us all inside, we’ve never spent so many hours without shoes on. You […]
Fairfax County is slowly opening up, but at the beginning of June, the 14-day trend of coronavirus cases was showing an upward curve. That’s disturbing to all of us at Clifton Foot & Ankle Center, and to so many of our patients throughout the greater D.C. area. We want desperately for our patients to feel […]
If you’ve experienced weight gain during the COVID-19 pandemic, the reasons aren’t too hard to find: you’ve slacked off your regular exercise routine (the gym’s been closed) you haven’t been going out, and you’re just not moving around as much there’s been an increase in baking (note the flour and yeast shortages at the […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for those who thrive on human contact. Are you one of those people for whom isolation has ratcheted up your anxiety a few notches? You’re not alone. But we’re all in this together. And it seems like a good time for Dr. Kenneth R. Wilhelm to offer some suggestions […]
Does a healthy lunch take a back seat in your new, quarantined life? Do you tend to grab what’s available instead of what’ll fuel you through the rest of your day? We understand. These days of social isolation, constant Zooming, and guiding kids through distance learning are stressful. The last thing you need is […]
Have you been scratching your head at all the new vocabulary being tossed around during the current pandemic? For example, what is “herd immunity”? At Clifton Foot & Ankle Center, we’re aware that we sometimes toss out podiatric medical terms that we need to explain to our patients. Likewise, we hope to take the mystery […]
