Prince William Foot & Ankle Center is your expert podiatrist in Gainesville, VA, and Dulles, VA. Dr. Mukesh Bhakta and Dr. Anam Ali specialize in diagnosing and treating problems in the feet, ankles, and related structures of the leg. Diabetics and athletes have a higher chance of mishaps with their feet, but anyone can benefit from seeing a podiatrist at least for a yearly exam. Your feet are under a lot of pressure to get you around, and a podiatrist helps them stay healthy and keep you on your feet!

Relieve Foot Pain

Any pain in your foot can make walking and standing uncomfortable. If you're in pain and have never been diagnosed, it's important to see a podiatrist. Podiatrists prescribe at-home exercises to stretch and strengthen the feet, and treatments like custom orthotic devices to be worn in shoes. These can help align the bones in your foot to relieve pain while you walk.

Foot Care

Your Gainesville, VA, podiatrist can help if you've had a foot injury, surgery, or are prone to foot problems. It's important to have a foot doctor you know and trust when your lifestyle affects your foot health. If you are diabetic or an athlete you have an increased risk of troubles with your feet. Diabetics have decreased sensitivity in the extremities and athletes have an increased risk of injuries. Use your podiatrist as a resource and make sure you're doing the right exercises and wearing the right footwear.

Common Foot Problems

There are many foot ailments your podiatrist can help with, including ingrown toenails, bunions, and hammertoes. Some people are genetically prone to problems like these and in that case, you may want to schedule regular visits with a podiatrist throughout the year. Even when you're feeling healthy, seeing a podiatrist once a year keeps your feet in great shape.

Dr. Mukesh Bhakta and Dr. Anam Ali of Prince William Foot & Ankle Center are here for all your foot care needs. When you need a podiatrist in Gainesville, VA, or Dulles, VA, contact us for an appointment at (703) 753-3338.