UFAI Foot Conditions

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!

Common foot conditions can lead to discomfort in various body parts. How do these conditions influence posture?

Custom Orthotics vs. Over-the-Counter Inserts: Are store-bought inserts sufficient for foot health, or do custom orthotics offer superior support and relief?

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.

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

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?

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?

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?

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?

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!

We hear all the time "why does my foot hurt?" Learn about 10 common causes of foot pain, plus causes, prevention, and treatment options!

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.

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.

There are many causes of black toenail you should know about. Read about symptoms, treatment, and prevention of black toenail in this blog.

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!

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 »

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 »

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 »

Worried about wide feet? Forget about it! Most wide foot problems can be resolved by ignoring other people's aesthetic judgments.