Foot & Ankle Blog
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 Ladera Ranch 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...
Most Dangerous Jobs in America
Have you ever wondered if your job is detrimental to your feet, ankles, and even your life? Well, the reality is there are plenty of dangerous jobs out there – professionals in all different types of career fields often risk life and limb to earn an income and provide...
Foot Problems: Nature vs Nurture
Despite our best efforts, sometimes it can be almost impossible to prevent certain foot conditions. Why? Because of your genetics. Yes, you may hope to inherit your dad's height or your mom's beautiful hair – but whether you do or not is up to genetics. In fact, what...
How Your Foot Structure May Be Making You Fall Apart
Often times we don’t realize how complicated and complex our feet actually are. To put it in perspective, our feet and ankles are home to a total of 52 bones, 66 joints, and hundreds of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. And, all of these different structures...