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 […]
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 […]
Foot Doctors Warn: “Older than 65? Your Shoes are Probably the Wrong Size”
You’re a grown adult. You’ve been buying your own shoes since you were a teenager. You know what fits you and what doesn’t. Right? Let us guess. The shoes you’re wearing right now? You’ve had those for a few years. More than a few. They’ve served you well, they’re comfortable, and that’s all that matters. […]
Everything You Wanted to Know about Athlete’s Foot….OR DIDN’T!
Athlete’s foot, or tinea pedis, is a very common fungal skin infection of the skin that affects the web spaces between the toes and soles of the feet. Fungal infections can be contagious as they are passed from one person to the next, especially in public areas where people go barefoot. This infection is commonly […]
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 […]
There’s nothing you can do for a broken toe…Or is there?
How many times have you heard the statement: “There’s nothing you can do for a broken toe”? It’s a faulty assertion that deserves some professional clarification. A common injury that affects many of us at some time or another is a broken toe. They seem to happen most often around the home, walking barefoot, with […]
Your Lower Back Pain May Be Caused By How You Walk
If you are experiencing runner’s knee, shin splints, or lower back pain, you may be surprised to learn that your feet might be to blame.
Common Prescriptions and OTC Medications That Affect Your Feet and Certain Foot and Ankle Conditions
Patients are prescribed medications to help treat various ailments from infections to high blood pressure to cancer. Everybody knows medications have a long list of side effects. But did you know that some of these side effects can actually affect your feet? That’s right, medications can cause foot pain and other conditions. So if you […]
FDA Warns of Serious Risks from Antibiotics to Tendons, Muscle & Joints
The Food and Drug Administration has recently issued a warning to patients and medical professionals concerning a class of antibiotic drugs called fluoroquinolone, commonly prescribed as Cipro or Levaquin. Fluoroquinolone comes in pills and capsules and also has an injectable form. This class of drugs also includes the less commonly prescribed Avelox and the generic […]
5 Signs your Ankle Sprain Might be a Fracture
Ankle sprains and ankle fractures can have pain, swelling, bruising and it may be difficult to walk. But how do you know if your ankle your ankle is broken?
Foot Injuries in Kids: What to look for
With the kickoff of another school year, kids hurry back to school in their shiny new clothes and shoes. Excited to be social again after a long summer with the family, kids are quickly hit with the reality of homework and listening and studying and exams. The bounce in their step sometimes turns into dragging […]
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.
