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May is Stroke Awareness Month
May is stroke awareness month. When many people think of stroke, they usually think of the unfortunate manifestations that occur in the face and upper extremities. I would like to explain and review some of the common lower extremity events seen in the lower extremity after a stroke. One of the most common issues seen […]
April is Kidney Awareness Month
April has come and gone; however, kidney disease is a very real issue for millions of people daily including people that I know and love. Here are few statistics about kidney disease from the Centers for Disease Control: “The overall prevalence of CKD (chronic kidney disease) in the general population is approximately 14 percent. High blood […]
5 Tips for Good Foot Health
At Lansdowne Podiatry we are always encouraging patients to remember that your feet support your whole body. Taking good care of them now will ensure many years living the active life you love. In honor of National Foot Health Awareness Month, here are a few suggestions for improving your podiatric health: Know your feet. Be […]
Surprising Source of Foot and Lower Leg Pain
In some cases, a patient will come to Lansdowne Podiatry with pain, tingling or numbness in their lower legs, feet, ankles or toes and find out that it is actually coming from the back. There are several back conditions where pain travels down the nerve pathway from the spine into the lower legs and feet. […]
Avoid Spring Sports Pitfalls
The weather is getting mighty fine here in Loudoun County and we at Lansdowne Podiatry know that our patients are going to be heading outside for spring sports and leisure activities. While enjoying the outdoors and getting fit is great for your health, it’s important to take a few precautions to protect your feet and […]
Psoriasis: A Tricky Ailment
One of the more frustrating conditions that patients bring to Lansdowne Podiatry is psoriasis. Thickened patches of skin that are itchy and painful and have a white, red or a sliver/gray color are usually the most obvious symptom. These patches can show up anywhere on your feet and psoriasis can also affect your toenails. Not […]
Why is My Toenail Black?
If you have a black toenail, most likely it is the result of a subungual hematoma. Basically, what that means is that blood has collected under the nail causing a black or bruised appearance. At Lansdowne Podiatry when patients come in with a black toenail, our board-qualified foot doctor, Monique Renee Rolle will examine the […]
Taking Care of Hallux Limitus
What is hallux limitus? Its name gives the answer: hallux is your big toe and limitus refers to the limited range of motion of the toe. At Lansdowne Podiatry we want our patients to be informed about how to identify this condition because left untreated it can become a serious disability. Who’s Prone to Hallux […]
Ankle Pain that Won’t Go Away
Your ankle has been hurting you lately and it feels stiff and uncomfortable to touch. Sometimes it swells up and you feel like it’s going to give out on you, especially when you are walking on an uneven or bumpy surface. You don’t recall twisting it recently, even though you have sprained it in the […]