National “I Love My Feet” Day: A Time for All to Celebrate
August 17th is National “I Love My Feet” Day. This event raises awareness for the essential role that our feet play in our daily lives.
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.
3 Important Ways to Prevent Foot and Ankle Injuries
Foot and ankle injuries can occur when we least expect it. But, injury prevention is possible by following these tips.
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.
Are You Wearing the Right Running Shoes?
Runners know that their footwear choice makes or breaks the miles. But, how do you know if you are really wearing the right ones? Dr. Wilhelm of Clifton Foot & Ankle Center points out the signs and the symptoms of the wrong shoes and 2 easy step you can take for winning foot health
7 Foot Care Myths You Can Send Packing
Weird ideas about the human foot have existed for centuries. These days, myths, misunderstandings, and misrepresentations about foot care can spread like wildfire via the internet. Ignore the influencers and take your foot health cues from Dr. Kenneth R. Wilhelm, resident myth buster and board-certified podiatrist here at Clifton Foot & Ankle Center. Here are seven of…
5 Ways Men Can Take Better Care of Their Feet
June is Men’s Health Awareness Month: four weeks dedicated to the idea that if men were to know more about their health, they’d recognize problems earlier. They’d go to the doctor without fear. And they wouldn’t let a small problem become a big one.
Summer Foot Care Essentials to Pack in Your Vacation Bag
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…
Do’s and Don’ts of a Successful Salon Pedicure
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…
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,…
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