Why do my feet differ in size? Discovering the reasons behind differing foot sizes can help alleviate discomfort and ensure proper foot care.
CONTINUE READING →Custom Orthotics vs. Over-the-Counter Inserts: Which Are Best for Your Feet?
Custom Orthotics vs. Over-the-Counter Inserts: Are store-bought inserts sufficient for foot health, or do custom orthotics offer superior support and relief?
CONTINUE READING →Revolutionizing Extremity Imaging: UFAI’s Open MRI for the Foot and Ankle
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.
CONTINUE READING →State-of-the-Art CT Scanning, Now in Our Office
UFAI, the only location in Southern California with the pedCAT foot and ankle cone-beam CT scanner. The first true weight bearing imaging machine.
CONTINUE READING →If the Shoe Fits, Wear it… Especially for Kids Shoes!
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.
CONTINUE READING →15 Summer Foot Care Tips to Put Your Best Feet Forward
A healthy foot is an attractive foot! Here are 15 tips for better foot health in the summer months.
CONTINUE READING →Join UFAI at Our Re-Opened Santa Barbara Podiatry Location!
Our state-of-the-art Santa Barbara podiatry clinic As part of our ongoing commitment to providing the best, most convenient foot and ankle care to our patients, we’ve re-opened our Santa Barbara location! Located within a medical mall in beautiful Santa Barbara, University Foot and Ankle Institute offers advanced medical and surgical care for the foot and ankle. and state-of-the-art radiology, ultrasound, and neurosensory read more »
CONTINUE READING →Can Swearing Reduce Pain? Science Says F*cking Absolutely!
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!
CONTINUE READING →Foot Cramps at Night? What You Need to Know!
Are you experiencing painful foot cramps at night? Learn about what causes these cramps and how to avoid them and restore your rest.
CONTINUE READING →7 Pro Tips on Finding the Perfect Ski Boots for Your Feet.
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.
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 →University Foot and Ankle Institute Named Best Foot and Ankle Surgeons in California
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 ten-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 »
CONTINUE READING →Aging Feet, It’s All About Keeping One Foot Out of the Grave and the Other Off Banana Peels!
First, a little background on how awesome our feet are, keeping us upright and moving, year after year. The human foot is an amazing example of physiological design. It contains 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 120 muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. These components work together to support the body’s weight, serve as shock absorbers, maintain our balance, and read more »
CONTINUE READING →Got Plantar Fasciitis or Achilles Tendonitis? Could PRP, Amniox Stem Cells or Cortisone Answer Your Pain Relief Prayers?
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 »
CONTINUE READING →Got Gout? 16 Tips to Prevent or Better Deal With Gout
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!
CONTINUE READING →Plantar Fasciitis and Golf: 9 Fresh Tips for Preventing Heel Pain on the Green
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 »
CONTINUE READING →Your Lower Back Pain May Be Caused By How You Walk
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.
CONTINUE READING →Foot Doctors Warn: “Older than 65? Your Shoes are Probably the Wrong Size”
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 »
CONTINUE READING →FDA Warns of Serious Risks from Antibiotics to Tendons, Muscle & Joints
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 »
CONTINUE READING →The Verdict is In: High Heels Put Your Feet at Risk
In another classic case of science-proving-stuff-that-you-knew-all-along, a medical research team out of South Korea found that in the long-term, wearing high heels can put your feet at risk of injury. What woman can resist a stunning pair of heels? Not many of us, apparently: almost 8 in 10 women say they wear them pretty much every day, even though they read more »
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