Podiatry House Calls Serving Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Leesburg, Warrenton, Reston, Gainesville, Falls Church, & Centreville, VA?
When you have injured your feet or ankles, you may not be able to visit your podiatrist in the office. Dr. Gregory Cardinal at Podiatrist in Motion in Alexandria, VA, makes house calls so you can remain comfortable at home. He will visit your home to assess and treat your podiatry condition.
Conditions Which Can Be Treated with a Podiatry House Call
Your podiatrist can treat a wide range of foot, ankle, and toe conditions during a house call, including:
- Bunions
- Ingrown toenail
- Hammertoe
- Flat feet
- Plantar fasciitis
- Sports injuries
- Ankle sprains
- Achilles tendonitis
- Lateral ankle instability
- Diabetic wound care
- Foot, ankle, or toe infection
- Foot, ankle, or toe recovery
What To Expect During a Podiatry House Call
Dr. Cardinal will comprehensively examine your feet, ankles, and toes and discuss and record your symptoms. He will develop a customized treatment plan to heal your condition and get you moving again.
Possible Treatments Which May Be Recommended During a House Call
Your podiatrist has many treatments available, which he may recommend during a podiatry house call. Depending on the condition, he may prescribe:
- Orthotics, to provide stability and support
- Prescription anti-inflammatory medication to limit pain and swelling
- A walking cast, boot, or crutches to improve mobility
- Wound care to prevent infection and aid healing
What’s Next?
Your podiatrist will discuss the next steps at your house call appointment. Possible next steps may include:
- More house call visits to monitor your condition
- Additional treatments at home to improve your condition
- Surgery if your condition has not improved with home treatment