Foot & Ankle Blog
Athletes and Ankle Arthroscopy – What You Should Know
If you’re active in a sport—from casual play to semi-pro or professional levels—then you likely either know someone who has dealt with an ankle injury, or dealt with one yourself. You might also know there can be that persistent worry that some mull with a troubled...
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Easy Ways to Build Your Ankle Strength
Trust us on this one: strong ankles are important. Really important. Whatever your age, your lifestyle and activity level, or your injury history may be, ankle strength should not be ignored. Everyone depends on these critical joints to help them get about their day...
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Is It Time to Ditch the Flip Flops for Good?
If you’re like many (if not most) people, both of the following phrases are highly likely to be true: You’ve been told that flip flops aren’t exactly good for your feet. You own at least one pair of flip flops and wear them at least occasionally. Hey, we get it. Flip...
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Footsteps in the Sand – How to Keep Your Feet Safe at the Beach
Beaches are no rare destination around here! Whether you’re looking for personal time or family fun, there are plenty of options. Maybe you like going to Crystal Cove State Beach to explore the tidal pools. Or maybe skim boarding at Thousand Steps is more your thing....
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Clubfoot: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Maybe the doctors detected it on the ultrasound. Or maybe it wasn’t apparent until just after birth. But either way, it’s unavoidable: your little one has clubfoot. Now what? At this stage, it’s normal to feel sad, scared, angry… even devastated. It’s your baby! But...
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Why We Celebrate World Clubfoot Day
Every June, we take time to celebrate World Clubfoot Day. It is not just a special time for us, but for the children we treat and their families as well. Clubfoot treatment is a life-changing journey for all who are involved. From the medical professionals who find...
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5 Great Places to Walk or Hike Near Mission Viejo
If you want a pleasant place to walk, hike, or ride your bike in Mission Viejo, you don’t have to go far. Quite possibly, you only need to go as far as your front door! Our city is known for its calm tree-lined neighborhoods, beautiful open spaces, and picturesque...
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How to Have a Good Morning Without Heel Pain
Let’s face it: we’re not all morning people. If you wake up at 6 a.m. (or maybe even before!) every morning so you can make yourself a nice breakfast and even fit in a jog or workout before heading to work or taking the kids to school, that’s great! If getting out of...
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A Kid’s Guide to Preventing Sports Injuries (Parents Can Read Too)
Sports are fun! That’s the main reason we love them, of course. But it’s not the only reason. There are lots of awesome reasons to play sports: They help you grow up healthy and strong They teach you about hard work, sportsmanship, and teamwork You can make lots of...
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