Should You Worry About Swollen Feet?
Have you been experiencing swollen feet? Learn from Clifton Foot & Ankle Center about some of the reasons behind your condition.
Advice for Patrick Mahomes and Others with Repeated Ankle Injuries
Super Bowl XVII is now in the history books. If there’s one thing it’s taught us (aside from seeing quite clearly that halftime performer Rhianna is pregnant!) it’s that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes knows how to tough out a high ankle sprain injury. It’s not that surprising to our board-certified podiatrist, Kenneth R….
Heel Pain and Bone Spurs: A Dynamic Duo
Many of our patients at Clifton Foot & Ankle Center come to us for help with heel pain. In most cases, we’ll discover that the patient has plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia – the thick, long ligament that runs along the bottom of your foot. Inflammation may be due to…
Should You Work Out with an Injured Foot or Ankle?
The answer to this important question is – yes and no. Yes, there are certainly ways to continue to work out while safeguarding your injury. But also, no – certain activities may be dangerous and can lengthen the time it takes for your injured foot or ankle to heal. What to do first when you…
Changes to Watch Out for in Your Feet as You Age
Are you familiar with the old cliché that when older folks get together, all they talk about is their aches and pains? Well, it’s kind of true! Doctor appointments become more and more frequent as people age. The pursuit of good health is often on older Americans’ minds. Our senior patients – even the healthiest…
7 Ways to Keep Your Feet Safe and Sound During the Holidays
COVID quarantines and other restrictions are more or less a thing of the past (thank you, vaccines), so many people feel freer than ever to resume beloved holiday traditions. As you prepare for all the wonder, feasts, and family gatherings that December brings, please take good care of your feet. Board-certified podiatrist Dr. Kenneth R….
Learn More about Diabetes
Diabetes has become such a danger to public health that the World Health Organization established “World Diabetes Day” on November 14, 2006. Every year since, doctors everywhere have used this mid-November day to educate their patients about diabetes. What is diabetes? Understanding diabetes begins with understanding insulin. Insulin is a hormone, made by the pancreas,…
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…
What is a Lisfranc Injury?
Can you imagine being Chet Holmgren right now? The newest player on the Oklahoma City Thunder team won’t play a single game of his rookie season because of a foot injury. You’re probably thinking, “To knock a basketball player off the court for 41 games has to be some wicked type of injury!” And you wouldn’t…
How to Avoid Injury Regret: Lessons from a Real Housewife
Regrettable decisions. We all make them — DIY regret: you decide to make some minor house repairs while barefoot. It’s only when the hammer falls on your toe that you regret your lack of protective footwear. I-should-know-better regret: You make the conscious decision to wear fashionable shoes rather than practical ones when you know perfectly…
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