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About one third of children will suffer a sports related injury serious enough to require treatment by a medical professional. Here's what you need to know.

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.

UFAI's nationally recognized foot and ankle doctors discuss "pregnant feet" and home remedies to improve your health and comfort.

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 However, some outdated procedures still exist.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.

There are many causes of black toenail you should know about. Read about symptoms, treatment, and prevention of black toenail in this blog.

The more we age, the more we fall. The CDC reports that each and every year, 36 million Americans aged 65 or older suffer significant falls. UFAI evaluates the risks of falls in older adults and provides podiatric insight into preventing them.

Aging feet need special care as the risks for chronic foot problems increase. Learn more about common foot problems to watch for as we age.

Foot and ankle injuries are on the rise during COVID. Dogs are being walked more, which means people are too. Learn how to avoid these overuse injuries.

What is osteoarthritis? What causes osteoarthritis? Learn about how we diagnose & treat the condition at University Foot and Ankle Institute.

A sprained ankle is among the most frequently incurred injuries worldwide. In the United States, more than 23,000 ankles are sprained each and every day.  The usual cause of an acute ankle sprain is a sudden shift in weight-bearing that causes the outside edge of a person’s foot to roll under, and the inside edge to lift up. Such an read more »

Dr. Bob Baravarian discusses diabetic foot infections. Osteomyelitis (also known as “Diabetic Foot Infection”) is one of the most significant complications a diabetic patient can have. If you or someone you know are living with diabetes mellitus you probably already know your feet are at risk, but you might not yet know how severe it can be. Today, we’re going read more »

If your toe is deformed into a semi-circle (or a crossover toe) and it hurts a lot, it’s got to be a hammertoe, right? Well, maybe not!