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(703) 996 – 3000
6101 Redwood Square Centre #303
Centreville, VA 20121
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…
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.
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…
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,…
Slipping on snow and ice is no joke, despite all the memes and gifs out there that try to make you laugh. Foot and ankle injuries are common among people who fall when winter brings icy conditions to Fairfax County. Fortunately, there are several precautions you can take to minimize your risk of slipping and…
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…
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