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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Treating Metatarsalgia
Sudden, extreme pain in the ball of the foot or the base of the toe, particularly when doing walking, running or jumping activities or walking barefoot is a telltale sign of a foot disorder known as metatarsalgia. Tingling, numbness or…
Your Child’s Heel Pain Could Be Sever’s Disease
Heel pain, swelling and tenderness can be a sign of Sever’s Disease, an inflammation of the growth plate of the heel. Known officially as calcaneal apophysitis, Sever’s Disease isn’t really a disease at all. It is an injury that frequently…
Turf Toe Causes and Treatment
Turf toe refers to a sprained joint in the big toe. This condition is seen more frequently in athletes who play on artificial turf (although it can happen on natural surfaces and floors as well) because that surface is less…
Orthotics Bring Relief for Many Conditions
Orthotics, by definition, are inserts worn in your footwear to help treat a podiatric problem. Under that broad umbrella are several kinds of orthotics used for multiple purposes such as reducing pain and discomfort or correcting balance and pressure issues…
What to Do About Smelly Feet
Yes, it’s embarrassing but foot odor is not a problem you have to live with. Some people are just predisposed to perspiring heavily, but sometimes, smelly feet are a sign that a fungal infection is present. If you have persistent…
Relief for Haglund’s Deformity
Haglund’s Deformity or, as it is more commonly known, “pump bump” is a bony extrusion on the back of the heel that can cause pain when footwear rubs against it. Pumps, and other rigid-backed shoes, such as work boots, dress…
Fixing Fractures in the Foot
Did you know that almost 25% of the body’s bones are found in the foot? It’s no wonder then that fractures are among the more common injuries that we treat at Lansdowne Podiatry. Fractures fall into a few different categories:…
Don’t Let Achilles Tendonitis Blow Your Resolutions
Here’s a common January scenario: your number 1 resolution for the New Year is to exercise. So you buy some new running shoes and start a rigorous program, significantly increasing the distance you run and your speed within the first…
Athlete’s Foot: A Fungus for All Seasons
Although many people associate athlete’s foot with bare feet and summertime, at Lansdowne Podiatry, we see just as many cases of it during the winter months. The fungus that causes athlete’s foot (like all fungi), thrives in warm, damp places.…
Prevention and Treatment of Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are a fairly common injury and one we treat often at Lansdowne Podiatry. They can also be extremely debilitating if not treated promptly and properly, leading to long term problems, such as chronic ankle instability, repeated sprains, and…
What’s Causing Your Heel Pain?
Are you experiencing sharp pains like knives stabbing at your heel and the arch of your foot? Did it start out as an occasional occurrence but has been increasing in frequency and intensity as time goes by? Is the pain…
Dealing with Warts on Your Feet
One common reason patients come to Lansdowne Podiatry is for the treatment and removal of warts. Although not generally harmful, warts are caused by a virus, which makes them contagious. Foot warts appear as an unattractive, fleshy, raised bump on…
Myths about Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails, or as they are known by their medical name: onychocryptosis, can range from being a mild nuisance to being quite painful and even dangerous if they become infected. Ingrown toenails occur most frequently on the big toe when…
Running Tips to Avoid Injury
One of the most popular forms of exercise today is running, and for good reason. It can be done pretty much anywhere, it doesn’t require a lot of expensive equipment, and it’s an activity that can be done indoors or…
How to Deal With Hammertoe
While the very obvious hammer-like bend of the toe joint makes hammertoe easily recognizable, what’s causing the problem may not be so apparent. Most often, a muscle/tendon imbalance resulting from mechanical or structural changes that occur over time is responsible…
Preventing Fungal Toenails
In its earliest stages, the only symptoms of a fungal toenail infection may be some white marks on the nail. And, since there may be no pain or discomfort, many people don’t bother having it evaluated by a podiatrist. But…
Arthritis in the Feet Calls for Action
More than 50 million Americans have arthritis. This condition of inflammation of the joints is often thought of as an unwelcome but inevitable part of aging. Actually, arthritis can affect people at any stage of life and more than 60%…
You Can Help Prevent Diabetic Foot Problems
If you are a patient suffering from diabetes, you need to be extra vigilant when it comes to foot care. There are several conditions associated with this disease—neuropathy, impaired immune system, and decreased sweat and natural oil production in the…
Living with Bunions
Many of us are familiar with those sore, annoying, sometimes quite painful bumps on the side of the toe, but you don’t have to suffer—there are several ways of treating bunions that can bring relief and make daily activities much…