The podiatry team at the Reston Foot and Ankle Center in Reston, Manassas and Leesburg, VA are focused on helping patients with foot problems ranging from plantar fasciitis to bunions. Find out who is more prone to developing foot conditions, why, and how you can avoid future problems yourself.

Women Who Wear High-Heels Everyday
As much as women love wearing attractive high heels, these shoes can wreak havoc on the feet -- especially when they’re worn for many hours during the day on a regular basis. It’s no wonder that women are at a higher risk of severe foot pain according to a report by the New York Times. High heels are designed for looks, not comfort. For instance, the front part of a heel is usually curved inward, causing the toes to crush together. This can cause bunions. The height of the heel also puts a strain on the ligaments that run under the feet and can cause plantar fasciitis or heel spurs to form.

Employees Who Work On Their Feet For Extended Shifts
The doctors at Reston Foot and Ankle Center often treat patients who have work-related foot pain. Here are some of the workers who most often complain about foot related injuries and pain:

- construction workers
- movers and heavy lifters
- waitstaff
- nurses
- teachers
- retail workers
- cashiers

Standing for long periods of time can cause pain from flat-footedness, including plantar fasciitis. Ankle and foot (stress) fractures are also a risk for employees who work with heavy objects and are on their feet for long periods.

Athletes Who Participate In High Energy Sports
There's a reason why many sports teams choose to have a podiatrist on staff. Athletes in sports like basketball, baseball, football, lacrosse, soccer and track often are prone to foot conditions like achilles tendinitis, fractures and heel sprains or pain. This is because they do a lot of running, twisting and turning on the balls of their feet. They also often complain about foot and toenail fungus from wearing sweaty sneakers for long periods of time.

Do You Fall Into Any Of These Categories?
If you fall into one or more of these categories of patients who are most prone to foot problems, please contact Reston, Manassas and Leesburg Foot and Ankle Centers for foot care solutions. Call the Reston office at (703) 437-6333, the Manassas location at (703) 368-7166 or the office in Leesburg at (703) 777-2101.