Foot and Ankle Blog

What is the difference between a medical pedicure and a regular pedicure? What benefits does a medi-pedi provide?

Many sports-related injuries can be prevented simply by doing a few warm-up exercises before a workout. Here are our expert recommendations.

How do I pick the best gym shoes? What shoe do I need for exercise? Get answers from LA's best foot and ankle specialists!

Everyone praises the health effects of vigorous exercise such as running and jogging. Does running actually impact health or is it all hype?

Ankle strength and stability play a huge role in weightlifting. Our guide explains why ankles impact your performance and how to strengthen them.

Have a foot rash? It could be cellulitis of the foot — an unpleasant and dangerous bacteria infection. What should you do? Can it be prevented?

Does your young athlete complain of heel pain? Should they be playing through the pain? What you need to know about youth sports and heel pain in children.

Our state-of-the-art Santa Barbara podiatry clinic As part of our ongoing commitment to providing the best, most convenient foot and ankle care to our patients, we’ve re-opened our Santa Barbara location! Located within a medical mall in beautiful Santa Barbara, University Foot and Ankle Institute offers advanced medical and surgical care for the foot and ankle. and state-of-the-art radiology, ultrasound, and neurosensory read more »

Hundreds of muscles and nerves work together to make you walk. Walking gait problems can indicate problems with muscles, joints, nerves, or even your brain.

Got foot pain? Don't ignore it! Foot pain can indicate a more serious problem – such as foot bursitis. Learn the signs and treatments today!

Overuse foot and ankle injuries are very common and unpleasant. Learn how to prevent foot and ankle overuse injuries from LA's expert podiatrists.

Our feet are home to many bacteria. Most are harmless, but some bacteria and fungus can cause problems. Is your partner giving you bad foot bacteria?

Blisters are painful and unpleasant, but they're also preventable. How do I prevent blisters? How do I treat a blister?

Patients often ask if barefoot running is safe. There are many factors to consider before making the switch to barefoot running.

When do I need urgent foot care? When you have a foot or ankle injury, it's important to know which doctor to go to. Should you go to urgent care or the ER?

An ingrown toenail can be annoying, but when do they require medical attention? Learn how to treat ingrown toenails and when to see a doctor.

We know tight shoes are bad. But what happens if your shoes are too big? Well that's not good either! Here's how to make sure your shoes fit right.

Do you swear when you stub your toe? Sure, it distracts you, but does it actually have any impact on the pain? Turns out, swearing relieves pain!

How can I prevent toenail fungus? The answer may be easier than you think! Could simply blow drying your toes prevent foot fungus?

A better, all-natural bunion & hammertoe procedure OSSIOfiber® is an innovative implant that uses the latest technology for hammertoes and bunions. Using organic materials that turn into your bone, this advancement in foot surgeries restores you to full strength—without the pain and aggravation of metal implants. Bunionfiber® turns a big leap to surgery into choosing a small step toward healing. A breakthrough read more »