Foot and Ankle Blog

Does pediatric flatfoot require surgery? Our expert podiatrist discusses treatment options for pediatric flatfoot.

Many adult foot problems can be traced back to ill-fitting shoes forced onto young feet. Read what our experts say about fitting your kids' shoes.

State-of-the-art shockwave therapy for heel pain is now available in Valencia. UFAI offers pain free therapy for plantar fasciitis and other causes of pain.

University Foot and Ankle Institute is excited to offer our patients an innovative solution for targeted pain relief: the StimRouter by Bioventus. Many of my patients have expressed concerns about managing chronic pain, and the StimRouter is a game-changing device that addresses these concerns. This innovative medical device’s targeted approach to pain relief provides an excellent option for those struggling read more »

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

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

Lawn mowing safety is important! Mowers cause thousands of injuries every year — about 20% are foot injuries. Top tips to protect you (and your kids!)

We often see a rise in foot and ankle injuries once summer comes. More walking dogs means more walking and more overuse injuries.

Do flip flops cause foot and toe pain? Read what to look for in a summer sandal and tips for flip flop lovers written by top foot and ankle experts!

While a floating toe may not seem serious, but over time a floating toe can cause major pain and joint problems. Learn what to do about a floating toe.

Podiatrists nationwide report increasing requests for cosmetic foot surgery — but it is really safe?

What causes toe cramps? How to stop toe cramps? Los Angeles podiatrists answer these and more pressing toe cramp questions.

Do you feel pain in your legs after walking or climbing stairs? Notice that one leg feels colder than the other, or maybe you feel ankle pressure or pain in your lower limbs? These can be signs of a circulation problem that shouldn’t be ignored, as those are common symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) or Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD). read more »

We understand that revision surgery is complicated, both medically and emotionally. The pain and wasted time and money resulting from a failed bunion surgery can be devastating for patients. At UFAI, we see a lot of failed bunion surgeries. In fact, correcting failed bunion surgeries accounts for about 30% of what we do. Bunion revision is really a completely different read more »

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.

Professional and amateur athletes frequently suffer high ankle sprains. What are high ankle sprains? Why are they so common? How are they treated?

What should you do with an infected ingrown toenail? See a podiatrist and read these tips for preventing and treating ingrown toenails.

The Achilles tendon is the most commonly ruptured tendon. However, rupture is only one of the problems that can occur with the Achilles tendon.

Dr. Baravarian was interviewed for a Pasadena Magazine article on the pandemic, shoes, foot health, and — his area of expertise — bunions.

Why do my feet get dry and cracked in the winter? Dry, cracked heels can cause more severe problems if left untreated. How can I fix dry heels?