- Warts
- Plantar FasciitisPlantar fasciitis is an inflammation of a thick, fibrous ligament in the arch of the foot called the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia attaches into the heel bone and fans out toward the ball of the foot, attaching into the base of the toes. If this ligament is stretched excessively it will become inflamed and begin to cause pain. In severe instances the ligament can rupture resulting in immediate severe pain. If the ligament ruptures the pain is so great that the patient can not place weight on the foot. Should this happen, the foot should be elevated and an ice pack applied. An appointment with your foot doctor should be made at your earliest convenience. Sports such as tennis, racket ball, and aerobics can cause extreme tension on the plantar fascia resulting in small tears or rupture of the ligament. However, other less stressful activities can result in tears or rupture of the plantar fascia under the right set of circumstances. (For a more through discussion of the cause of plantar fasciitis see heel pain) One consequence of small tears in the plantar fascia is the formation of firm nodules within the plantar fascia, called fibromas.
- Primary CarePlease bring a list of all medications being taken along with a photo ID and your insurance card. We will need a copy of it for our records. If your insurance plan requires that you have a referral from your primary care doctor, please make sure you obtain one before your appointment.
- Diabetic Foot Care
- X-Rays
- Wound CareIn addition to working at the Winchester, Woodstock and Charles Town offices, Dr. Arnold operates at the Valley Health Surgery Center, Winchester’s Surgi Center and the Winchester Medical Center. He sees patients who are in the Winchester Medical Center and treats outpatients at the Center for Advanced Wound Care at the Winchester Medical Center.
- Ankle SurgeryJessica Inthavongxay is originally from Harrisonburg, VA where she was born and raised. She attended the University of Virginia where she completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2010. She then received her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science in 2014. Afterwards, she went on to complete a 3 year residency program in foot and ankle surgery at Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia, PA in 2017.
- Ingrown Toenails
- Ulcer
- Flatfoot Correction
- Heel Pain
- Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy
- General PodiatryDr. James R. Arnold received his undergraduate degree at the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1992. He received his doctoral degree from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio in 1998. After completing three years of intensive postgraduate medical and surgical training at Western Reserve Care System in Youngstown, Ohio, Dr. Arnold relocated to the Shenandoah Valley in 2001 to enter private practice.
- Diabetic Foot Care
- Hammertoes
- Heel Pain
- Ingrown ToenailsShe joined the Foot Care Center in July 2017 where she sees a variety of foot-related problems. She shows particular interest in diabetic foot evaluation and care, ingrown toenails, and heel pain among a number of other issues. She currently lives in Winchester, VA with her husband Craig and English bulldog Charlie. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, baking, painting, geocaching, and discovering new things to do.
- Plantar FasciitisTreatment of plantar fasciitis is similar to that for heel pain. Cortisone injections may be used for the treatment of plantar fascitits. The main emphasis of treatment is to reduce the forces that are causing the plantar fascia to stretch excessively. This includes calf muscle stretching,night splints, over the counter arch supports, and orthotics.