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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…