Footnotes, The Foot & Ankle Blog - Page 20 of 30

There continue to be new advances in all facets of medical care, and that certainly includes treatment of the foot and ankle.  I would like to discuss a few of the revolutionary ideas that have become important and effective treatments in foot and ankle care.

University Foot and Ankle Institute in conjunction with UCLA is pleased to host an ongoing series of seminars featuring our own experts who present the latest information on a variety of foot and ankle topics.  The free, one-hour seminars are offered monthly.  Space is limited and reservations are required. Our March Seminar: Ankle Arthritis and Ankle Replacement Bob Baravarian, DPM, read more »

Everyone knows that a blood test or an MRI can be used to diagnose illness. But did you know that your gait can provide clues to the condition of your muscles, nerves, and brain? It’s true. Walking is a complex physical and mental activity that requires subconscious muscular-neural coordination. Your body has to engage at least 200 muscles to take read more »

A broken ankle, or ankle fracture, is a common injury that is sustained most commonly with twisting of the ankle.  The ankle is comprised of three bones, 2 long bones in your leg, (tibia and fibula) and a bone that sits between the heel bone and the leg, called the talus. Holding the joint together are several ligamentous complexes that read more »

University Foot and Ankle Institute, in conjunction with UCLA, is pleased to host an ongoing series of seminars, featuring our own experts who present the latest information on a variety of foot and ankle topics.  The free, one-hour seminars are offered monthly.  Space is limited and reservations are required. Our next seminar is: Heel and Ankle Pain

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 »

UFAI’s own, Suzanne Hawson, participated in the First Annual Los Angeles Run to Remember Half Marathon this past Sunday. The event began in Boston in 2005 as a way to recognize law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.  After years of sending LAPD teams to run in the Boston race, a group of L.A. officers partnered with the Boston read more »

Peyton Manning is back! The fan favorite quarterback of the Denver Broncos has apparently made a full recovery following an injury to his left foot, making it through Sunday’s game without any issues. The Broncos were able to pull off a 23-16 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, overcoming a halftime deficit to win the playoff game. Manning’s plantar fascia incurred read more »

Working hard and playing harder are rewarding components all athletes seek at any level of competition. When there is inability to play because of an injury, all that hard work feels like it’s going down the drain. The mental fortitude to carry-on during this time of recovery is difficult for the majority of athletes. Clinical depression often follows a significant read more »

Racquet & court sports prove to be tough on the foot and ankle. The podiatrists at University Foot and Ankle Institute (UFAI) commonly treat foot and ankle injuries from lovers of racquet sports, ranging from weekend warriors to the professional athlete. UFAI has sponsored the Women’s All American Tennis Championships in Los Angeles for multiple years and is the preferred read more »