There are two types of pes planus, or flatfoot: flexible flatfoot and rigid flatfoot. For an individual with flexible flatfoot, their arches are normal when they are sitting or on their tiptoes, but collapse when they stand.
Welcome to Landmark Foot & Ankle Center
Landmark Foot and Ankle Center located in Alexandria, Virginia, is a comprehensive foot and ankle medical office, serving Northern Virginia and the greater Washington, DC, Baltimore, Maryland, and Richmond, Virginia areas. Highly skilled podiatrists Philip Garrett, DPM, and Dong Kim, DPM, are board certified in foot and ankle surgery as well as wound management. They cover all surgical and non-surgical foot and ankle care needs for patients of all ages.
The doctors regularly treat painful and challenging problems, including bunions, arthritis, sports injuries, sprains, foot and ankle fractures, forefoot and rearfoot deformities, autoimmune disorders, plantar fasciitis, hammertoes, plantar warts, ingrown toenails, peripheral neuropathy, tendonitis, fungal nails, orthotics and diabetic foot problems. Drs. Garrett and Kim sub-specialize in wound care and limb salvage to help their at-risk diabetic, vascular and neuropathic patients stay healthy and active.
When patients require surgery, the doctors employ minimally invasive surgical techniques whenever possible. They have surgical and admitting privileges at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, Inova Alexandria Hospital, and Inova Fairfax Hospital, all in Virginia.
Landmark Foot and Ankle Center uses state-of-the-art medical protocols such as extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), minimally invasive procedure and laser therapy to give its patients the most effective treatments and the fastest results for foot pain and heel pain.
Landmark Foot and Ankle Center welcomes new and established patients to set up an appointment through online scheduling, texting or by phone today. .
There are two types of pes planus, or flatfoot: flexible flatfoot and rigid flatfoot. For an individual with flexible flatfoot, their arches are normal when they are sitting or on their tiptoes, but collapse when they stand.
Throughout our lives, our feet support and carry the weight of our entire bodies. Therefore, it is no surprise that we may experience foot pain, or that foot problems can become increasingly more common as we age.
When you are experiencing foot pain, any relief is welcome. Pre-made shoe inserts (foot orthotics) purchased at the drug store can alleviate discomfort for some people.