September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month
September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month. Learn from Clifton Foot & Ankle Center about the steps to take to prevent falling.
High Heels or Birkenstocks? “Barbie” Presents a False Choice
The latest trend is the “Barbie Challenge,” as a result of the new movie. Learn why you should avoid the trend at all costs.
7 Essential Questions to Ask about Bunion Surgery
It’s happened: after months, perhaps even years, of weighing the pros and cons, you’ve decided to go ahead with bunion surgery. Your bunion has progressed to the point where conservative treatments are no longer effective. The pain is more or less constant, preventing you from staying active, going shopping, playing with your grandchildren. Our expert…
7 Conditions You Can Fix to Prevent Dangerous Falls
At Clifton Foot & Ankle Center, we’re always glad when September comes around because it’s time to remind our Fairfax County patients about Falls Prevention Awareness Month. Falling is a huge issue for senior citizens. Just one fall can quickly rob a senior of his independence. Each year 800,000 older Americans fall and sustain a…
Manage Your Foot Pain with the Right Shoes
Your shoe choices may be contributing to your toe, arch, or heel pain. Dr. Kenneth R. Wilhelm, our board-certified podiatrist, can help you figure out if your foot pain derives from improper, inappropriate, or worn-out shoes.
The Problem with Wearing High Heels
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,…
Celebrate National Measure Your Feet Day in Style
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…
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