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(703) 996 – 3000
6101 Redwood Square Centre #303
Centreville, VA 20121
Although many people associate arthritis with the hands or knees, the condition can cause significant discomfort and complications in the heel area as well. In this blog, Clifton Foot & Ankle Center provides all of the need-to-know info about this condition and clues you into a new possible cause of your heel pain: How Arthritis…
Gout is a common foot ailment affecting millions of people, yet many individuals are unaware of its specifics, including the consequences if left untreated. Dr. Kenneth R. Wilhelm at Clifton Foot & Ankle Center has outlined important gout-related info below so patients can be better informed about this condition. What is Gout? Gout is a…
In honor of National Stress Awareness Month, Clifton Foot & Ankle Center wants you to be aware of the fact that, while not the most obvious connection, stress and foot health are very much connected! While we often associate stress with mental and emotional strain, the physical manifestations can affect every part of the body,…
We all feel that “pins and needles” sensation once in a while, and usually, it passes quickly. Experiencing this tingling sensation in the feet is common, however, it isn’t something to ignore. If the sensation persists or occurs frequently, your feet may be trying to tell you something about a potential underlying condition. Understanding the…
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….
It may come as a surprise to you that all of us at Clifton Foot & Ankle Center observe American Heart Month every February. After all – what’s the heart got to do with foot health? Plenty! When your heart isn’t working properly, it’s not pumping blood efficiently. The feet can suffer from a lack…
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…
This guy walks into a podiatry office and says, “My feet are killing me!” — Okay, there’s no punch line because it’s actually no joke! All kinds of folks, the young and the old, come into our Fairfax County podiatry office every day complaining of foot pain. The pain may originate in the big toe,…
When your big toe suddenly swells up, turns red, and hurts like the devil, get ready to say “hello” to gout. Gout is the most likely culprit when pain and throbbing come on suddenly and very painfully. It boils down to too much uric acid. A gout attack happens when you have too much uric…
Doctors everywhere, including board-certified podiatrist Dr. Kenneth R. Wilhelm, often prescribe physical therapy to their patients. But how do you know if physical therapy really will help you? Well, that’s a very smart question – and what better time to answer it than National Physical Therapy Month? Why go to physical therapy? If Dr. Wilhelm…
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