Greater Washington Advanced Podiatry

04/15/2023

09/25/2022

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08/19/2021

WV state fair... Great time

07/30/2021

What May Cause Foot Pain After Running,

Are you feeling post-run pain in your arch, top of foot, toes, heel, side of foot, toenails, or maybe more than one spot? Foot pain is a common ailment among runners and also one that can be confusing because the causes and treatments for the pain can vary widely

07/29/2021

Walking Barefoot. The Most Beneficial Massage You Can Get For Free

Scientists estimate that there are 72,000 nerve endings in the feet, so the feet are naturally massaged when walking barefoot. Massage has a positive effect, even on the work of internal organs. Walking barefoot not only hardens but also strengthens

07/28/2021

Causes Itchy Feet and How to Treat Them,

Foot itch caused by a medical condition may be related to an increase in the production of the neurotransmitter serotonin. For this reason, your doctor might prescribe a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medication to treat itchiness

07/27/2021

Metatarsophalangeal Joint Pain,

Metatarsophalangeal joint pain usually results from tissue changes due to aberrant foot biomechanics. Symptoms and signs include pain with walking and tenderness. Diagnosis is clinical; however, infection or systemic rheumatic diseases (eg, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis) may need to be excluded by testing. Treatment includes orthotics, sometimes local injection, and occasionally surgery.

07/26/2021

First metatarsophalangeal joint injury,

Both acute and chronic first MPJ injuries are common in rock climbers. Acute first MPJ injuries result from jamming insults, such as forcefully swinging into a wall or from forced dorsiflexion injuries occurring in ledge hit or ground fall. Milder acute injury of the great toe joint can occur with maximum load while pushing off footholds that isolate the great toe.
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07/26/2021

We're now offering telehealth services!

If you can't make it into our offices in Silver Spring or Germantown, there's no issue! Contact us today to schedule an online evaluation today. Our doctors are experienced in virtual examinations and consultations.

Feel free to call us at (301) 515-FEET or send us a message with the link below!

Get in touch with our Maryland podiatrists today to find the right treatment for heel and arch pain, foot and ankle trauma, or skin and toenail conditions.

07/20/2021

Addressing Toenail Injuries,

Toenail injuries are common in rock climbers. Subungual hematomas and distal tuft fractures can occur secondary to traumatic contact of the hallux, which usually occurs with swinging into the rock wall. Simon and Wolgin found distal phalanx fractures were associated with 37 percent of subungual hematomas, and more commonly occurred in hematomas involving 50 percent or more of the nail bed.6 Given this, radiographs are indicated when a subungual hematoma involves 50 percent or more of the nail bed, or when there is a high index of suspicion for associated fracture.
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07/19/2021

Common Rock Climbing Injuries,

With this rapid increase in popularity comes an increase in the incidence of rock climbing-related injuries. Rock climbing injuries can be acute or chronic, and can involve both the upper and lower extremities. The majority of climbing-related injuries are overuse injuries of the upper extremity.1,2 Out of the acute injuries, however, nearly 50 percent involve the lower leg, ankle and foot.2-4

07/15/2021

Ingrown toenails.

Onychocryptosis or ingrown toenail is a very common pathology of the toenail unit, chiefly affecting adolescents and young adults. The ingrown toenail is responsible for disabling complaints like pain and difficulty in walking

07/14/2021

Heel of Foot Pain

Heel of foot pain in the morning can be genuinely nagging and difficult to eliminate. Heel pain affects the underside of the foot or back of the heel causing pain with normal daily activities. Any foot pain, even when not originating from the heel, can also cause limitations in daily activities.

07/13/2021

Plantar Fasciitis

Nearly every runner knows the plantar fascia tendon that runs lengthwise across the bottom of the foot. Plantar fasciitis is that sharp, stabbing pain at the bottom of your foot. As with all tendonitis issues, the beast can rear its ugly head sometimes out of nowhere and drag on for what feels like an eternity.https://www.gwapodiatry.com/library/arch-pain-rehab.cfm?utm_source=GoogleMyBusiness&utm_medium=gmb_url&utm_campaign=GoogleMyBusiness

07/12/2021

Stress Fracture

Stress fractures are a bone issue or fissure that can be present in any of the many bones comprising the foot, but fractures occur most typically in the metatarsals. Stress fractures tend to be a slow-building issue, but then all of a sudden a moment comes when you feel a sharp pain of the bone fissure. Afterwards, it can be hard to distinguish if the foot pain is a bone or tendonitis problem. Even X-rays can be unreliable; it's possible that nothing will show up until there is actual healing going on in the bone. Your doctor may order an MRI or bone scan to look for a stress fracture.

01/27/2021

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