Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain
Non-Surgical Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis – What Are Your Options?
Dealing with heel pain? Plantar fasciitis could be the cause. Learn about non-surgical treatments to ease discomfort and stiffness.
An Inside Look at Shockwave Therapy for Heel Pain, now available in Valencia, CA
State-of-the-art shockwave therapy for heel pain is now available in Valencia. UFAI offers pain free therapy for plantar fasciitis and other causes of pain.
Intense Ultrasound proven effective for chronic plantar fasciitis (study)
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!
SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Technology: A Revolution in Foot and Ankle Care
SoftWave shockwave therapy offers revolutionary non-invasive treatments for foot and ankle ailments. Learn more about its uses at UFAI.
Topaz, Tenex or Tenjet: which is best for chronic plantar fasciitis?
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 […]
8 Top Treatments our Doctors Use to Fix Plantar Fasciitis
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 […]
The Link Between Foot Health and Posture
Common foot conditions can lead to discomfort in various body parts. How do these conditions influence posture?
Avoiding Foot and Ankle Overuse Injuries While Dog Walking
We often see a rise in foot and ankle injuries once summer comes. More walking dogs means more walking and more overuse injuries.
Toe Spring: What it is and How it Affects Plantar Fasciitis
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.
Can Plantar Fasciitis Socks Relieve Foot Pain?
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.
This foot condition is the new back pain — it’s everywhere. UFAI in the News.
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 […]
What’s Plantar Tendonitis and Why is it Still a “Medical Mystery”?
“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 […]
