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!)
CONTINUE READING →Avoiding Foot and Ankle Overuse Injuries While Dog Walking
We often see a rise in foot and ankle injuries once summer comes. More walking dogs means more walking and more overuse injuries.
CONTINUE READING →Flip-flops: Summertime Woes for your Toes
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!
CONTINUE READING →Struggling with Toe Cramping and Curling? Here’s What To Do!
What causes toe cramps? How to stop toe cramps? Los Angeles podiatrists answer these and more pressing toe cramp questions.
CONTINUE READING →Why Are My Feet Dry and Cracked?
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?
CONTINUE READING →What is Foot Cellulitis? How to Prevent It and When to Worry
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?
CONTINUE READING →Foot Bursitis: What To Do with that Pesky Ball of Foot Pain
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!
CONTINUE READING →Couples Living Together Share a Lot of Things, Even the Bacteria on Their Feet
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?
CONTINUE READING →Worried About Foot Pain? When is Urgent Care Necessary?
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?
CONTINUE READING →7 Common Foot Problems for Runners
Running is great exercise! However, it's also hard on your feet and ankles. Learn more about common foot problems for runners and their treatment options!
CONTINUE READING →Why Do My Feet Hurt? 10 Common Causes of Foot Pain
We hear all the time "why does my foot hurt?" Learn about 10 common causes of foot pain, plus causes, prevention, and treatment options!
CONTINUE READING →Being Barefoot While Working from Home Can Be Problematic
No one wants to wear shoes when working from home. Unfortunately, all this extra time walking barefoot isn't actually good for your foot health.
CONTINUE READING →All About Foot Arche Pain and Foot Arch Cramps
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.
CONTINUE READING →What Causes a Black Toenail? Should You Be Worried?
There are many causes of black toenail you should know about. Read about symptoms, treatment, and prevention of black toenail in this blog.
CONTINUE READING →New Non-Surgical Treatment for Ball of Foot Pain at UFAI
We at UFAI are proud to be one of the first practices in Southern California to offer Leneva™, a new fat grafting system introduced in the US in late 2019.
CONTINUE READING →9 Tips to Help Find the Best Podiatrist for Your Foot Care
At some point during your lifetime, you may experience a foot or ankle problem. How do you locate the best resource for foot care? Here's 9 tips!
CONTINUE READING →To surgically fix or not to fix a Jones Fracture. That is the question!
What is a Jones Fracture? The fifth metatarsal is a bone on the outside portion of your foot that has a natural bony protuberance called the styloid process. The styloid process is important area where soft tissues attach, like the peroneus brevis tendon and the lateral band of the plantar fascia. There are multiple types of fifth metatarsal fractures that can read more »
CONTINUE READING →New Treatment for Ankle Arthritis: Advanced Cartilage Replacement
Satisfactory treatment has long been available for early-stage ankle arthritis. And effective procedures, including ankle fusion and total ankle replacement, are available for end-stage ankle arthritis. But one of the last great barriers in the treatment of ankle arthritis has been how to handle moderate ankle arthritis. Until recently, some of the greatest podiatric challenges were moderate ankle arthritis cases. read more »
CONTINUE READING →Yes, Humans Can Regrow Cartilage! (new study)
Researchers at Duke University just published a breakthrough study in the journal Science Advances showing that humans have the ability to repair and regrow cartilage similar to other species like salamanders, lizards and zebrafish. This has important implications for the treatment of joint injuries and arthritis. Humans have always had the ability to regrow tissue For years, scientists have acknowledged read more »
CONTINUE READING →Got Big Toe Bumps and Lumps? Here’s 5 Things You Need to Know
Your big toe is more than just a device to locate bedposts and chair legs in the dark. The big toe is the only toe significant enough to get its own medical name. It’s dignified with the appellation “hallux”. The other four little piggies have to be satisfied with mere numbers. Whenever you are upright, there are crucial moments when read more »
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