UFAI Heel Conditions Articles Archive

Does your young athlete complain of heel pain? Should they be playing through the pain? What you need to know about youth sports and heel pain in children.

SoftWave shockwave therapy offers revolutionary non-invasive treatments for foot and ankle ailments. Learn more about its uses at UFAI.

These patented antibacterial socks allow you to live your life without pain in the arch of the foot, ball of your foot, or heel bone.

Colin, 11, isn’t like the rest of his family. While his sister and brother are happy to read a book or play indoors on the iPad, Colin is always on his feet.  Between flag football, soccer, and field hockey, “there’s no sport he won’t play,” says his Mom. Even the nagging pain in his heels can’t slow him down. “Doctors read more »

Practical tips on maintaining healthy feet this summer, and what to do to heal your heels if they become dry and cracked.

Here's some information about the condition that’s likely responsible for your heel pain in the morning, and what you can do to get some heel pain relief!

What is chronic plantar fasciitis and how is it treated? The plantar fascia is the amazingly strong thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes. It supports the arch and helps keep your foot from curling into a ball. Chronic plantar fasciitis is defined as plantar fascia pain experienced for at least 3-6 months without resolution. read more »

The human foot is a marvel of anatomical architecture with 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 120 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Here's how to keep them strong.

We’re all aware that being obese, or even just overweight, elevates the risk of incurring all sorts of negative conditions. The effects of obesity on the body include hypertension leading to heart conditions and other cardiovascular disease, arthritis, diabetes, cancer, sleep apnea, hernias, and respiratory problems. About 34% of the adult US population is obese, while 68% is overweight. It’s read more »

There was a wonderful article in the Boston Globe recently about plantar fasciitis, which seems to be everywhere these days. Beth Teitel, the author and Boston Globe Features Writer did a great job and also featured Dr. Bob Baravarian, assistant clinical professor at the UCLA School of Medicine and co-director of University Foot and Ankle Institute. A spokesman for the read more »

The plantar fascia is a strong web of ligament that runs along the bottom of your foot, from your heel bone (calcaneous) to the bones of your toes. It functions as a resilient shock absorber and supports the arch of your foot. What’s Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is the name of the condition that occurs when repetitive overuse of the read more »

Plantar fasciitis pain can be debilitating. It often occurs in the morning, right after getting out of bed, but can happen at any time of the day. Follow these 5 tips and maybe you can avoid your next plantar fasciitis flare-up!

“Plantar tendonitis” is the cause of severe foot pain that is sweeping the nation. It’s debilitating millions of Americans, people are complaining about it a lot and it’s interfering with patients’ ability to even stand and walk. It’s keeping even the most athletic among us away from the activities they love most. So why aren’t most doctors talking about it? read more »

While biking is one of the best low-impact sports, stress injuries, including plantar fasciitis, are rather common. Learn how to ride without heel pain!

Heel pain is one of the most common complaints among our patients. But, the cause of the pain isn’t always easy to identify. You'll want to read this.

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 »

Your foot might not be expecting a little bundle of joy any time soon, but an ultrasound can actually help diagnose your foot pain, a new study found. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common culprits of heel pain, and so it is typically the first thought that comes to mind when a patient complains of an achy heel. read more »

Dr. Yau recounts one of his most interesting cases: a shattered heel bone (calcaneal) that was left untreated, eventually progressed to arthritis, and more.

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 »

Is your 10 year old is dying for a scooter or skateboard so he can “ride the rails” and “catch some air” like his friends? Before you make your purchase you may want to consider the possible injury risks. A new study published by Clinical Pediatrics states that “kick” scooters, much like the one your 10 year old needs to read more »