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Struggling with foot pain or ankle instability? Here are 7 easy foot and ankle strengthening exercises you can do at home to treat or prevent pain.

With cooler weather coming up, we keep getting asked "is sleeping with socks on good for me?" Get the details from our renowned podiatrists.

We hear all the time "why does my foot hurt?" Learn about 10 common causes of foot pain, plus causes, prevention, and treatment options!

No one wants to wear shoes when working from home. Unfortunately, all this extra time walking barefoot isn't actually good for your foot health.

The human ankle is a mechanical marvel. But when something goes wrong (like a anterior or posterior ankle impingement) it can be super painful!

We're excited to share the results of a clinical study on a new plantar fasciitis treatment. Intense ultrasound shows promise as a treatment option!

Paronychia is a common nail infection that is both avoidable and treatable. Learn more about this troublesome infection from our expert podiatrists.

Recent trends in shoe design, especially in the making of running shoes and other athletic footwear, have resulted in your toe being bent for you, by permanently tilting the toe box of the shoe. This mode of construction (known as "toe spring") automatically elevates the forefoot.

Foot ulcers are a common complication of diabetes. Learn from our experts what causes them and how to prevent them.

Researchers say that a new case of dementia is detected every four seconds worldwide. The health benefits of walking help us retain our memory and thinking skills. Here’s a non-exclusive list of brain health benefits derived from aerobic exercises.

We want to share with you a few interesting facts about your foot arches, things you may not have considered that could help you on your journey to maintain the health of your feet, or cure current foot pain that’s compromising the quality of your life.

Sometimes the ankle machinery misbehaves, it refuses to swivel. Then the next moment, it's suddenly unstable. Explore what causes ankle instability.

Before bunion surgery, you should make sure you prep your home for your recovery. Here are 12 tips to make the perfect recovery nest.

Learn from our experts what causes neuropathy and nerve compression, the symptoms of these conditions, and how to treat them.

Thanks to modern R&D, bunion treatments have seen amazing advances. However, some outdated procedures still exist.

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

A bunion is a progressive deformity that tends to get worse over time. Learn about non-surgical treatment options to relieve pain and stop the progression.

If not addressed in time, Charcot foot can cause joint dislocation or collapse, leading to foot deformity. Learn what you can do to avoid complications.

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.

What is toe tourniquet syndrome? How does it happen? And what can you do about it? Learn all about it here in this blog.