Sports Medicine
9 Running Tips from Sports Medicine Experts
Whether you’re a beginner runner, an experienced runner looking to improve, or returning to running after some time away, there’s always something to learn!
Youth Sports and Heel Pain: Should Kids Play with Pain?
Does your young athlete complain of heel pain? Should they be playing through the pain? What you need to know about youth sports and heel pain in children.
Can Warming Up Prevent Foot and Ankle Injuries?
Many sports-related injuries can be prevented simply by doing a few warm-up exercises before a workout. Here are our expert recommendations.
Tips for Bikers to Combat Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain
While biking is one of the best low-impact sports, stress injuries, including plantar fasciitis, are rather common. Learn how to ride without heel pain!
Sports and Overuse Injuries of the Foot and Ankle
Warmer weather of course seems like the perfect time for people to become more active. Engaging in sports and working hard to get in shape for the summer season. In our Southern California foot and ankle clinics, we have seen a recent increase in stress and overuse injuries over the last month or so, likely […]
Achilles Tendinitis Treatment Do’s and Don’ts
If you are suffering from Achilles tendinitis, here’s a quick reference of important dos and don’ts to improve recovery and help prevent further damage.
How to Choose Running Shoes: 6 Essential Steps
What’s the best running shoe for your foot type? Los Angeles foot specialists discuss the best options for overpronation, underpronation, and normal arched feet.
Why Do So Many Pro Athletes Suffer from High Ankle Sprains?
Professional and amateur athletes frequently suffer high ankle sprains. What are high ankle sprains? Why are they so common? How are they treated?
Feel Pain En Pointe or on Tippy Toes? Blame Os Trigonum Syndrome!
What’s an Os Trigonum? An os trigonum is a non-utilitarian piece of bone that usually rests peacefully at the back of some peoples’ feet. Ordinarily, an os trigonum is a harmless anomaly. However, if you punt a football, kick a soccer ball, swim using a butterfly kick, or go en pointe as a ballet dancer, […]
Plantar Fasciitis and Golf: 9 Fresh Tips for Preventing Heel Pain on the Green
Golf. Sure, it’s a sport. But you wouldn’t think that a sport in which you can ride around in a cart and drink beer would result in many foot injuries. This low-impact activity is often synonymous with a life of leisure, yet you might be surprised to find out that avid golfers frequently suffer from […]
Foot Care Tips for Marathon Runners for our Running Podiatrists
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 […]
Beat the 6 Most Common Walking Pains
Walking is pretty much universally considered the safest form of exercise, right? Well, yes, but it’s not completely without its risks. If your walking routine is interrupted by aches and pains, you should do what you can to address them early on. What seems like a minor pain could worsen and prevent you from exercising […]
