General Foot & Ankle Care
The foot and ankle are a complicated network of nerves, blood vessels, bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Every step involves an intricate series of interactions between these tissues. Foot pain can be a clue to overall health. For example, joint stiffness can be caused by arthritis. Numbness and tingling can be caused by diabetes. Swelling might indicate kidney, heart, or venous disease.
It is important to take care of your feet, so they can take care of you. They are needed to complete your work and keep you walking to keep you healthy, help circulation, reduce weight, increase strength and bone content. To keep feet healthy it is important to examine them regularly, wear comfortable shoes that fit, wash feet daily with soap and lukewarm water, and trim toenails straight across and not too short. Good foot care and regular foot checks are an important part of health care.
First, to protect the skin and the nails: Excessive moisture and darkness can result in fungal infections. Keep your shoes dry by not wearing the same pair two days in a row or use shoe trees. Use powder or antiperspirant to absorb moisture. Wear leather to let your feet breath. Do not sleep in socks. Dry well between toes to prevent interdigital moisture. Avoid going barefoot to avoid penetration by a foreign body.
Secondly, to help the musculoskeletal system: Wear a good supportive shoe when weight bearing. The shoe should have a good firm heel-counter and be replaced at one year or every 600 miles to maintain support and shock absorption. Shoes are designed for different foot types, high or low arch. See a Podiatrist if you are not sure of your foot type. They can also review exercises to improve foot function. Purchase shoes later in the day, when your foot is at the fullest to get a good fit.
If you have foot problems, be sure to call and make an appointment.
FASMA Doctors Performing This Specialty / Service
Locations
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Silver Spring, MD (Fenton)
8630 Fenton Street Suite 324
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301-587-5666
Fax: 301-589-4479
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Washington, DC (1775 K Street)
1775 K Street NW Suite 580
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-331-9727
Fax: 202-887-0741
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Chapel Hill, NC
1506 E. Franklin Street Suite 104
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Phone: 919-960-8858
Fax: 919-960-2882
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Charlottesville, VA (Abbey Road)
2050 Abbey Road Suite C
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Phone: 434-295-4443
Fax: 434-295-8598
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Culpeper, VA
530 Sunset Lane Suite A
Culpeper, VA 22701
Phone: 540-825-6113
Fax: 540-825-4937
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Frederick, MD (Thomas Johnson Drive)
63 Thomas Johnson Dr Suite C
Frederick, MD 21702
Phone: 301-696-0818
Fax: 301-696-8872
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Washington, DC (19th Street)
1145 19th Street NW Suite 605
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-833-9109
Fax: 202-833-5762
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Palmetto Podiatry Group of Anderson
2126B N Hwy 81
Anderson, SC 29621
Phone: (864) 231-6395
Fax: (864) 231-6520
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Manassas, VA
8577A Sudley Rd
Manassas, VA 20110
Phone: (703) 368-7166
Fax: (703) 368-5103
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Reston, VA (Reston Pkwy)
1760 Reston Pkwy., Ste 310
Reston, VA 20190
Phone: (703) 723-2719
Fax: (866) 453-6775
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Mt Airy, MD (South)
1502 S. Main Street Suite 307
Mt Airy, MD 21771
Phone: 301-829-2244
Fax: 833-915-0243
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Raleigh, NC (Wake Forest Rd)
3801 Wake Forest Rd Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: 919-850-9111
Fax: 919-850-2499
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Charlotte, NC (South Park)
6831 Fairview Road A
Charlotte, NC 28210
Phone: 704-376-3947
Fax: 704-376-9487
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Holly Springs, NC
1004 Werrington Drive, Ste. 300
Holly Springs, NC 27540
Phone: 919-850-9111
Fax: 919-850-2499
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Charlottesville, VA (Rio East Ct)
887 Rio East Ct. Suite A
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Phone: 434-979-8116
Fax: 434-979-8880
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Fishersville, VA
66 Parkway Lane Suite 102
Fishersville, VA 22939
Phone: 540-949-5150
Fax: 540-932-8535
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Ashburn, VA
20905 Professional Plaza, Ste 310
Ashburn, VA 20147
Phone: (703) 723-9267
Fax: (866) 453-6775
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McLean, VA
1313 Dolley Madison Blvd., Suite 403
McLean, VA 22101
Phone: (703) 556-8637
Fax: (866) 453-6775
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Reston, VA (Hospital Campus)
1860 Town Center Drive Suite 220
Reston, VA 20190
Phone: 703-391-0211
Fax: 703-880-1192
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Gastonia
251 Wilmot Dr
Gastonia, NC 28054
Phone: 704-861-0425
Fax: 704-861-0274
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Cary, NC
103 Parkway Office Court Suite 100
Cary, NC 27518
Phone: 919-481-3338
Fax: 919-467-2436
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Dunn, NC
700 Tilghman Drive Suite 722
Dunn, NC 28334
Phone: 910-892-3338
Fax: 910-892-2706
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Lake Ridge, VA
1721 Financial Loop
Lake Ridge, VA 22192
Phone: (703) 491-9500
Fax: (703) 491-9994
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Stafford, VA
945 Garrisonville Road
Stafford, VA 22554
Phone: (540) 720-0700
Fax: (540) 720-4449
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Henderson, NC
451 Ruin Creek Road Suite 202
Henderson, NC 27536
Phone: 252-438-4426
Fax: 252-430-1709
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Rockville, MD (North Bethesda)
11801 Rockville Pike Suite 105
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: 301-881-6222
Fax: 301-881-1639
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Kensington, MD
10901 Connecticut Avenue Suite 200
Kensington, MD 20895
Phone: 301-949-2000
Fax: 301-949-2002
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Rockville, MD (Shady Grove Rd)
15215 Shady Grove Rd Suite 307
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: 240-268-7450
Fax: 301-949-8833
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Chevy Chase, MD
5530 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 945
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone: 301-913-5225
Fax: 301-913-9145
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Silver Spring, MD (International Drive)
3801 International Drive Suite 204
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Phone: 301-598-0130
Fax: 301-598-5091
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Apex, NC
1001 Pemberton Hill Road Suite 102
Apex, NC 27502
Phone: 919-363-3310
Fax: 919-363-3370
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Concord, NC
492 Copperfield Blvd NE
Concord, NC 28025
Phone: 704-788-9797
Fax: 704-788-6830
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University, NC
8310 Medical Plaza Drive Suite E
Charlotte, NC 28262
Phone: 704-548-0222
Fax: 704-548-1157
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Ballantyne, NC
9216 Ardrey Kell Road Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28277
Phone: 704-544-6517
Fax: 704-544-2988
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Frederick, MD (Solarex Ct)
604 Solarex Court Suite 103
Frederick, MD 21703
Phone: 301-698-9260
Fax: 301-698-8962
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Greencastle, PA
50 Eastern Ave Suite 122
Greencastle, PA 17225
Phone: 717-643-0795
Fax: 717-643-0833
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Hagerstown, MD
11110 Medical Campus Road Suite 100
Hagerstown, MD 21742
Phone: 301-739-1575
Fax: 301-739-1578
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Gettysburg, PA
506 W. Middle Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: 717-778-3338
Fax: 717-778-3340
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Wake Foot & Ankle – Wake Forest
833C Wake Forest Business Park
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Phone: 919-230-7233
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Alleghany, VA
1 ARH Lane Suite 101
Low Moor, VA 24457
Phone: 540-344-3668
Fax: 540-774-4615
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Roanoke, VA
222 Walnut Avenue SW
Roanoke , VA 24016
Phone: 540-344-3668
Fax: 540-343-2457
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Salem, VA
1802 Braeburn Drive Suite A2130
Salem, VA 24153
Phone: 540-344-3668
Fax: 540-774-4615
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Private: Benson, NC
1 Medical Drive
Benson, NC 27504
Phone: 919-363-3310
Fax: 919-363-3370
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Matthews, NC
534 West John St. Suite 100
Matthews, NC 28105
Phone: 704-847-9788
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Waxhaw, NC
323 N. Broome St.
Waxhaw, NC 28173
Phone: 704-847-9788
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Lincolnton, NC
626 Clark Dr.
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Phone: 704-847-9788
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Pasadena, MD
8155 Ritchie Highway Suite B
Pasadena, MD 21122
Phone: 410-768-5800
Fax: 410-768-5806
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Harrisburg, NC
3800 Highway 49 South
Harrisburg, NC 28075
Phone: 704-455-2999
Fax: 704-455-1624
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Charlotte, NC (Pineville)
10370 Park Rd. #100
Charlotte, NC 28210
Phone: 704-542-8253
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Columbia, MD
11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy Suite 204
Columbia, MD 21044
Phone: 410-730-2623
Fax: 410-992-4779
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Fairfax, VA (Hamaker Court)
3020 Hamaker Court Suite 201
Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone: 703-207-0073
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Annapolis, MD
129 Lubrano Drive Suite 303
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: 410-266-7575
Fax: 410-266-7366
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Colonial Heights, VA
4720 Puddledock Road Suite 120
Prince George, VA 23875
Phone: 804-320-3668
Fax: 844-468-5770
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Richmond, VA
1465 Johnston Willis Drive
Richmond, VA 23235
Phone: 804-320-3668
Fax: 844-468-5770
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Clarksville, MD
6100 Day Long Lane Suite 208
Clarksville, MD 21029
Phone: 443-535-8770
Fax: 443-535-8775
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Silver Spring, MD (White Oak)
2415 Musgrove Road Suite 103
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Phone: 301-384-6500
Fax: 301-384-6670
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Alpine Podiatry – Fort Mill
105 Ben Casey Drive, Suite 133
Fort Mill, SC 29708
Phone: (803) 396-8670
Fax: (803) 396-8657
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Huntersville, NC
16419 Northcross Dr Suite A
Huntersville, NC 28078
Phone: 704-987-9585
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Harrisburg, PA
4033 Linglestown Road Suite 1
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Phone: 717-651-0000
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Hampton, VA
2210 Executive Drive Suite E
Hampton, VA 23666
Phone: 757-896-8800
Fax: 757-896-8832
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Newport News, VA
754 McGuire Place
Newport News, VA 23601
Phone: 757-599-5710
Fax: 757-591-0552
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Greenbelt, MD
7501 Greenway Center Dr Suite 810
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Phone: 301-577-4464
Fax: 301-577-4702
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Mountain Island, NC
10310 Couloak Drive Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28216
Phone: 704-971-4000
Fax: 704-971-2379
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Mechanicsburg, PA
2025 Technology Parkway Suite 201
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Phone: 717-651-0000
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Gaithersburg, MD
702 Russell Avenue, Suite 103 PNC Bank Building
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Phone: (301) 948-3668
Fax: (301) 926-7787
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Newport, PA
300 Bretz Ct
Newport, PA 17074
Phone: 717-651-0000
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Martinsville, VA
1 Dudley Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
Phone: 540-344-3668
Fax: 540-774-4615