UFAI General Articles Archive

Do blood pressure medicines cause foot pain? In our practice, we often get questions about how certain medications affect foot health.

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

Erythromelalgia is a rare condition causing warmth, red skin, and burning pain in the hands and feet. What is erythromelalgia?

Is Your Foot Shape a Roadmap to Your Personality? Could Your Roman Foot Lead You to New Adventures?

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

Why do my feet differ in size? Discovering the reasons behind differing foot sizes can help alleviate discomfort and ensure proper foot care.

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

We are excited to offer the ONI MSK open scanner - designed for imaging of extremities and only the joint being imaged is inside the scanner.

UFAI, the only location in Southern California with the pedCAT foot and ankle cone-beam CT scanner. The first true weight bearing imaging machine.

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.

Do you swear when you stub your toe? Sure, it distracts you, but does it actually have any impact on the pain? Turns out, swearing relieves pain!

As in all sports, the type and fit of your gear is just as important as its quality. Ski boots are your direct connection with your skis. So the boot you use will have an enormous impact on your feet.

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 »

University Foot and Ankle Institute (UFAI) has been honored as the Best Foot and Ankle Surgeons in California. This year’s Top Doctors Award places the multi-location practice ahead of the hundreds of other foot and ankle specialists practicing in the state. What, you may ask, has allowed UFAI to stand head and shoulders above the rest? There’s more to it read more »

Are you having constant plantar fasciitis pain? Is that Achilles tendonitis just not going away? Do you feel like you’ve exhausted all conservative options? Does surgery appear inevitable? Here at UFAI, we have some non-surgical regenerative medicine options that could very well end your pain. And there is no need to go through the invasive process of surgery. We offer read more »

There are natural methods of treating gout that can prevent gout flare-ups? Read what you need to eat (and not eat) and begin leading a healthier life!

Golf. Sure, it’s a sport. But you wouldn’t think that a sport in which you can ride around in a cart and drink beer would result in many foot injuries. This low-impact activity is often synonymous with a life of leisure, yet you might be surprised to find out that avid golfers frequently suffer from plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is read more »

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.

You’re a grown adult. You’ve been buying your own shoes since you were a teenager. You know what fits you and what doesn’t. Right? Let us guess. The shoes you’re wearing right now? You’ve had those for a few years. More than a few. They’ve served you well, they’re comfortable, and that’s all that matters. Right…? Actually, you might want read more »

The Food and Drug Administration has recently issued a warning to patients and medical professionals concerning a class of antibiotic drugs called fluoroquinolone, commonly prescribed as Cipro or Levaquin. Fluoroquinolone comes in pills and capsules and also has an injectable form. This class of drugs also includes the less commonly prescribed Avelox and the generic forms levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, and ciprofloxacin. read more »