Foot & Ankle Blog
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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Killer Playlists for Warm-Up and Cool-Down (and Why It’s Important to Do Both)
Whether you're getting ready for the league championship game or just getting ready for a solo run around the neighborhood, a good warm-up before exercise is essential. Why? Lots of reasons: It boosts your blood flow to the muscles, loosening them up and helping them...
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Community Matters for Parents of Kids with Clubfoot
You are not alone. You are not to blame. You and your little one will get through this. Life is full of milestones—ones that you imagine, prepare for, and picture in your mind for years beforehand. Leaving your parents’ house and living on your own. Getting married....
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How Worried Should I Be About My Child’s Feet?
There are many different ways we show our loved ones how we care on Valentine's Day. For example, maybe you will take your spouse or significant other out to a place like Antnucci's or Piccolino Ristorante for a lovely dinner, and then to McKinney Theatre or Camino...
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