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(703) 996 – 3000
6101 Redwood Square Centre #303
Centreville, VA 20121
Some people prepare for their summer vacation the night before they leave, tossing stuff into a suitcase with a somewhat frenzied abandon. Others work from a detailed, computerized spreadsheet of must-haves they’ve kept track of since their last vacation. No matter you’re packing style, board-certified podiatrist Kenneth R. Wilhelm, DPM, has a suggestion: pack a…
We’ve finally welcomed springtime temperatures here in Fairfax County, Virginia. In comes the warmth, and out come the sandals! It’s time to get your feet summer-ready and fix your cracked heels. Heel cracks look frightful and can be uncomfortable. But hold on – vanity isn’t the only reason to fix callused, cracked heels. They provide…
In Dr. Kenneth R. Wilhelm’s eyes, a successful salon pedicure improves the look of your feet without causing any harm. Do pedicures ever end in failure? Well, yes. If you or your technician aren’t careful, you could easily end up with an infection. Follow these do’s and don’ts when you go to the nail salon…
Lily Collins, star of the Netflix hit TV comedy Emily in Paris, recently admitted that wearing high heels on the show has sent her scrambling to the podologue for weekly checkups (that’s French for “podiatrist.”) That’s not too surprising to our board-certified podiatrist here in Fairfax County, USA, Dr. Kenneth R. Wilhelm. Watching the show,…
It might seem odd that Clifton Foot & Ankle Center – a medical office devoted to foot health in Fairfax County – would blog about heart disease. But it’s not odd at all! There are some surprising connections between good heart health and good foot health – and what better time to make them than…
If you don’t have “National Measure Your Feet Day” marked on your calendar, you’re missing out on an important event! Okay, it may not be a mainstream holiday, but it’s still worth noting and maybe even having some fun with. National Measure Your Feet Day is an opportunity to demonstrate to your whole family that…
It’s that time of year again! The resolutions you make on January 1 signal your desire to make a change. Go ahead and resolve to eat better, exercise more, and quit smoking. Then, follow through – because taking these actions contributes to healthy feet! Eat better. Good nutrition is, by association, good nutrition for your…
Josh Allen, the quarterback for the Buffalo Bills football team, was sidelined in mid-December due to a foot sprain. But if you had read past the headlines and initial paragraphs, you would have learned that Allen was also suffering from turf toe. What’s the difference?A foot sprain is a general term for damage to one…
Don’t sweat it if you still have holiday shopping to do. With Christmas just a few days away, Clifton Foot & Ankle Center has several easy gift-giving suggestions that focus on healthy feet. Here’s where to go and what to look for: Big-box store – Go to the sports section to find gifts that keep your loved ones…
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