Patients who visit our Arlington, VA, ankle specialist for Achilles Tendonitis are sometimes surprised to learn they’re actually suffering from a somewhat different injury called Achilles Tendonosis. Whether your tendon troubles are in your Achilles tendon or elsewhere in your feet or ankles, it is important to understand the difference between these two ailments. Learn…
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We use the phrase “Achilles heel” in our everyday language to signify “weakness” or “vulnerability” of something or someone. You might hear the phrase used in a sentence such as “I usually avoid eating sweets, but ice cream is my Achilles’ heel.” What is an Achilles heel, though? Our Woodbridge, VA, podiatrist is here to…
The heel is the largest of all 26 bones located in your foot and ankle. Not surprisingly, heel pain is a very common foot problem, notes our Fairfax VA podiatrist. Keep reading to learn what causes heel pain and what you can do to relieve it! Our Fairfax VA Podiatrist Helps Patients Heal Their Heels…
