What causes stinky feet? Find out about the opportunistic bacteria that can invade your feet and start killing cells -- and what you can do about it!
CONTINUE READING →A Podiatrist Tells Us What to Look for (AND AVOID) when Getting a Pedicure
Want a pedicure? There’re so many salons, how do you choose the right one… or a safe one? If you are using Yelp or other consumer review sites to determine where to go, the selection can be overwhelming. Just in the Los Angeles area alone, there are over 6,000 salons listed! As podiatrists, we see the aftermath of when pedicures read more »
CONTINUE READING →Love Barefoot Walks on the Beach? Not After You Read This!
Michael Dumas, 17, was diagnosed with cutaneous larva migrans, a skin condition caused by larvae from animal hookworms. We’re all aware of the beach hazards that lurk in the ocean, like sharks, stingrays, and jellyfish, but we feel safe on the sand. Now there’s cause for caution on the dry side of the beach. Michael Dumas, a teenage boy from read more »
CONTINUE READING →Treating Athlete’s Foot with Garlic? Prepare to Be Burned, Literally!
Here’s how a woman got burns and blisters on her foot after trying a home remedy. When it comes to home remedies for athlete’s foot, a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing A 45-year-old English woman suffering with a stubborn case of athlete’s foot read somewhere that garlic can help eliminate fungal infections. So, naturally enough, for the next read more »
CONTINUE READING →How Carrying Extra Weight Affects Your Feet and Ankles
One pound of extra weight adds 10 pounds of additional pressure on your feet and ankles. So it’s not surprising that overweight people are at higher risk for these foot and ankle conditions.
CONTINUE READING →11 Common Foot Lumps and Bumps and What To Do About Them
A surprisingly wide variety of lumps, bumps, and protrusions can afflict our feet. If you’ve got a bump on your foot, you may be wondering what the heck it is and how it got there. So we’ve put together an overview of the most common and interesting bumps together with the appropriate treatment for each.
CONTINUE READING →Here’s How to Avoid Burning Feet When Out for a Run or Walk
What causes burning feet when walking or running? Here are the most common culprits and simple solutions you can try at home.
CONTINUE READING →Flatfoot Reconstruction Is Best Option For Patients Of Any Age [New Study]
Look at the feet of a baby. We all begin life with tiny little Barney Rubble feet. Unfortunately, some of us revert to that condition as time and/or trauma affect our feet and make walking difficult. What is adult acquired flatfoot deformity? The feet of infants and toddlers start off flat as a board with no discernible bend in the read more »
CONTINUE READING →Hip or Knee Pain? Why You Need to See a Podiatrist.
Ever play Jenga? Jenga is the delightful party game that pits your patience and daring against the structural integrity of dozens of wooden bricks, stacked into a tower. The players take turns removing bricks from below and balancing them on the top. As the tower loses its foundational supports, the top begins to wobble. Eventually, gravity wins out, and the read more »
CONTINUE READING →Hookworms on the Beach Looking for a New Home – in Your Feet!
A young Canadian couple is warning anyone planning to travel somewhere tropical after contracting a parasitic infection known as "hookworms."
CONTINUE READING →6 Common Foot Problems that Affect Men and Boys
Hey there, Big Fellas. Aches and pains slowing you down? We heard your questions about foot pain and if there are conditions that affect you more than women. Yes, There are Foot Conditions that are Especially Prevalent in Men and Boys! We present you six of the most common sources of foot pain that affect big men and young men read more »
CONTINUE READING →Overpronation: What Is It and How Can You Correct It?
When your foot rolls inward a little too much, that’s when you can start to have problems. This is called overpronation, and it’s the leading cause of most runners’ injuries. It's estimated that 20-30% of runners are severe overpronators. Keep reading to learn how to reduce your risk of injury.
CONTINUE READING →Do Your Burning Feet or Numb Toes Need to See a Doctor? Here’s How to Know
Why do I have burning feet? What causes numb toes? And most important: when should I see a doctor? Get the answers from our foot experts!
CONTINUE READING →Have Heel and Knee Pain? It Could Be the Way You Walk
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.
CONTINUE READING →Sports and Overuse Injuries of the Foot and Ankle
Warmer weather of course seems like the perfect time for people to become more active. Engaging in sports and working hard to get in shape for the summer season. In our Southern California foot and ankle clinics, we have seen a recent increase in stress and overuse injuries over the last month or so, likely attributed to this increase in read more »
CONTINUE READING →Everything You Wanted to Know about Athlete’s Foot….OR DIDN’T!
Athlete’s foot, or tinea pedis, is a very common fungal skin infection of the skin that affects the web spaces between the toes and soles of the feet. Fungal infections can be contagious as they are passed from one person to the next, especially in public areas where people go barefoot. This infection is commonly spread on contaminated floors of read more »
CONTINUE READING →Foot Care Tips for Marathon Runners for our Running Podiatrists
Treating “Marathon Feet” A groggy good morning to you, Champ! It’s 4am the “morning” after your first marathon, and your feet are screaming bloody murder. You’ve been running long-distances for years and followed all your doctor’s instructions. What gives? Although you earned a good night’s sleep, if you’re suffering from a common post-marathon condition, then your feet may be keeping read more »
CONTINUE READING →6 Beach Bummers for Your Feet
Jimmy Buffett, the shepherd of summer vacationers, once famously blew out his flip flop, stepped on a pop top, and cut his heel. Fortunately, a frosty margarita was all it took to nurse the eternal beach bum back to full health, but those of us at University Foot and Ankle Institute would hate for a foot injury to interrupt your read more »
CONTINUE READING →Foot Puncture Wound: A Hole in the Sole
A foot puncture wound is not like a normal cut; it is a small hole in the skin caused by a pointed object, such as a nail you have stepped on. Proper treatment within the first several hours is particularly important with puncture wounds because the piercing object may become embedded under the skin. Prompt medical attention can greatly reduce read more »
CONTINUE READING →Training for a Marathon? 4 ways to avoid foot pain
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 »
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