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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 »

What exactly is a blister? A blister is a fluid filled sac or raised lesion that develops between the layers of skin. Most blisters are filled with serous or clear fluid. If the fluid is yellow in color, thick, or has a foul odor; the blister should evaluated by a medical professional. The most common complication of a blister is read more »

The holiday season is finally here. It’s a time for gathering with friends and family. It’s a time to ditch that diet and indulge in decadent foods and drinks. It’s a time to be jolly. It’s not the time to experience foot pain. However, if you have severe pain in your foot without any cause, you may have gout. What read more »

Hammertoes are toes that curl or buckle due to a muscular imbalance in the foot.  This deformity may be flexible at first but eventually it can develop into a rigid and fixed deformity, causing pain and irritation.  With the toe fixed in a buckled position, it often rubs against shoes causing a callus that can grow thick and increase pain.   read more »

Albert Pujols of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim underwent foot surgery last week to treat an injury sustained during their game against the Cleveland Indians in August.  The first baseman injured his plantar plate near his second toe upon hitting the first base bag on a double-play. The X-ray and MRI exams showed no structural damage, but the injury read more »

Steve Smith Sr. of the Baltimore Ravens was taken to the sidelines after sustaining a tear in his Achilles tendon in their game against the San Diego Chargers this past Sunday. The wide receiver was tackled towards the tail end of the game, and could be spotted dragging his right foot as he fell towards the ground. Gesturing to the read more »

What’s spookier than a haunted house? Dad’s stinky feet! It’s almost Halloween, and that means that at long last, summer is over. Those hot months of walking, running, and sweating have probably done a number on your shoes. Go ahead, give ‘em a whiff – TERRIFYING! Body odor comes from the gases excreted by bacteria that live on your skin. read more »

Dr. Baravarian has been busier than ever over the past few weeks, leading surgical trainings in both New Orleans and Beverly Hills for around 150 surgeons from across the globe. The trainings were held by Stryker, one of the top medical technology companies in the world. They develop state-of-the-art orthopedic products and introduce new surgical techniques that make “recovery simpler, read more »