The Foot & Ankle Blog

Who doesn’t love flip-flops? They come in a rainbow of fun colors and designs. They’re cheap, easy to slip on, and perfect for summer lounging. But watch your step, beach baby! Your flip-flops could be causing major stress and injury to your feet. Read on for some hot tips for wearing your flips! Shoddy Shoes Take a good look at read more »

Paronychia is a common nail infection that is both avoidable and treatable. Learn more about this troublesome infection from our expert podiatrists.

A healthy foot is an attractive foot! Here are 15 tips for better foot health in the summer months.

Recent trends in shoe design, especially in the making of running shoes and other athletic footwear, have resulted in your toe being bent for you, by permanently tilting the toe box of the shoe. This mode of construction (known as "toe spring") automatically elevates the forefoot.

Researchers say that a new case of dementia is detected every four seconds worldwide. The health benefits of walking help us retain our memory and thinking skills. Here’s a non-exclusive list of brain health benefits derived from aerobic exercises.

National Walking Day is one of our favorite days at University Foot and Ankle Institute. It occurs on the first Wednesday of April every year. Here are some ways to celebrate!

About one third of children will suffer a sports related injury serious enough to require treatment by a medical professional. Here's what you need to know.

We want to share with you a few interesting facts about your foot arches, things you may not have considered that could help you on your journey to maintain the health of your feet, or cure current foot pain that’s compromising the quality of your life.

Sometimes the ankle machinery misbehaves, it refuses to swivel. Then the next moment, it's suddenly unstable. Explore what causes ankle instability.

Before bunion surgery, you should make sure you prep your home for your recovery. Here are 12 tips to make the perfect recovery nest.