Foot & Ankle Blog
How to Keep Stress Fractures from Ruining Your Routines
Everyone knows that a standard fracture can put a quick stop to just about any show, and it is rarely something you can avoid. Nobody ever expects taking a hit forceful enough to cause a bone to break. That said, there is a type of fracture that can also cause plenty...
A Simple Guide to Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgery
The term “surgery” can already cause a pang of anxiety in many people, and we completely understand why. Surgery can be a life-changing event—although the goal is to change life for the better—and is something to always approach seriously. Of course, adding words...
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...
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! Okay, so why did we start...
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...