Foot & Ankle Blog
Common Foot & Ankle Sports Injuries: Sport by Sport
A wide world of sports exists, with so many opportunities to have fun and strive for personal improvement. Unfortunately, that also leaves a wide world of potential sports injuries to befall someone. Now, the risk of a foot or ankle injury should not, in itself, be a...
When is Foot Surgery Necessary?
When it comes to the simple things in life, we usually know exactly what to do. The alarm goes off in the morning, we roll out of bed. The microwave dings, we know dinner is ready. The traffic light turns red, it’s time to push the brakes. It’s that easy! In fact,...
Don’t Let Painful Sports Injuries Force You Off Your Feet!
There are many reasons to exercise on a regular basis. Doing so not only improves your resting heartrate, but also helps you manage your weight, relieve stress, and sleep better at night. Research shows that leading an active lifestyle can even sharpen the mind! What...
Foot and Ankle Fractures: Know the Symptoms and What to Do About Them
Did you know that your feet endure force impacts of nearly four times your body weight when you run? It’s true! This number can be even higher if you are participating in sports activities that involve a lot of jumping (yeah, we’re talking about all you “hoopers” out...
Metatarsus Adductus – If Your Child’s Toes Point Inward
If you are a parent, then you likely planned the birth of your child to a T. You carefully chose their name, decorated their room with the coziest items you could find, and shopped for the most up-to-date baby gear out there. One thing you may not have planned for (or...
World Clubfoot Day
Clubfoot families, assemble! More specifically, assemble on June 1 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Florence Joyner Olympiad Park to celebrate World Clubfoot Day California with other clubfoot families from our Mission Viejo community and beyond! You can learn more about...
What to Do If Your Child is In-toeing
As a parent, you want to ensure the path for your child is as clear and free of obstacles as possible. So when you see a potential problem with your child’s physical development, it is only natural to take it with a hefty degree of concern. If you notice the front of...
What Is Clubfoot Treatment Like for My Child at Each Stage?
If you are a parent of a child with clubfoot, you probably have many questions—not just about the condition itself, but about the treatment process and what it means for your little one: What will my child’s life be like? Will he or she be able to run and play with...
9-to-5 Office Foot Care Tips
Some jobs definitely come with more risks than others. These are the kinds of jobs that require steel toe boots, harnesses, and perhaps some healthy knowledge of workers’ compensation—just in case. But just because a job might be behind a desk instead of atop a...