UFAI Custom Orthotics Articles Archive

Pain from your little toe (or baby toe or pinky toe) could be telling you something important. Here are four things to know about pinky toe pain.

Underpronation is when the foot rolls inward too little. People who underpronate put more stress on the outer edges of their feet, which can cause problems.

If you are experiencing runner's knee, shin splints, or lower back pain, you may be surprised to learn that your feet might be to blame.

If you are suffering from Achilles tendinitis, here's a quick reference of important dos and don’ts to improve recovery and help prevent further damage.

Walking is pretty much universally considered the safest form of exercise, right? Well, yes, but it’s not completely without its risks. If your walking routine is interrupted by aches and pains, you should do what you can to address them early on. What seems like a minor pain could worsen and prevent you from exercising altogether. Here are some tips read more »

Most long distance runners can agree that they are at the mercy of their feet.  You can mentally and physically prepare yourself for a marathon, but ignore your feet and you may find yourself sidelined at the next race.  While some foot-related injuries are bio-mechanical (and that’s just the way we were made), others may be the result of something read more »

What's the best running shoe for your foot type? Los Angeles foot specialist discusses the best options for overpronation, underpronation, and normal arched feet.