Podiatry | GW Medical Faculty Associates
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About: Book a New Patient Appointment Online with One of Their Providers Or call to make an appointment:202-741-3191 Make an Existing Patient Appointment Locations Providers Services They Offer & Conditions They Treat: Diabetic Foot Care Sports-Related Injuries Foot and Ankle Surgery Foot pain & problems Heel pain The Division of Podiatry at The GW Medical Faculty Associatesspecializes in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of any condition involving the foot and ankle and lower leg. Prescribing the finest care possible for each individual case, the Division's board-certified podiatric surgeons have extensive experience treating: Diabetic Foot Care Sports-Related Injuries Foot and Ankle Surgery Recommendations for Healthy Feet: Wear properly fitted shoes Avoid high heels and flip flops for prolonged walking Avoid wearing the same pair of shoes every day. Check shoes for excessive wear. Trim your toenails straight over Diabetics should inspect their feet daily to guard against unusual growths, cuts, non-healing sores, etc. Seek the care of a podiatrist for evaluation of persistent foot pain or non-healing wounds. Shoes can play a central role in the health of your feet. High-heeled shoes not only affect toes; but balance, back pain, and ankle injuries. Foot & Ankle Care Feet are said to be a reflection of an individuals health because medical problems such as arthritis and circulatory disorders often reveal their initial symptoms in the lower extremities. Serious consequences can arise without proper examination, diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle problems in the earliest possible stages. Yet, foot disorders are among the most widespread and neglected health problems in their culture. The tendency to overlook symptoms of foot and ankle disorders may be attributed to a generally accepted misconception: that a certain amount of foot pain is normal. Therefore they resign themselves to living with problems that could be treated, relieved or eliminated. The importance of foot and ankle health care cannot be overstated. /**/ /**/
