Foot and Ankle Associates based in Los Gatos, California. Our podiatrists are uniquely trained to treat all foot and ankle disorders. Contact @ 408-358-6234.
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How well do you know your feet? Ever wondered how your shoe size measures up to the national average of shoes sold in department stores? How about why your feet were once extra soft, pink and kissable when you were a baby? Watch this Buzzfeed video to discover amazing factoids you’ve always wondered about your feet, as well as some facts that you might not have wanted to know! (or maybe...
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Is this ankle boot going out of style? These are the styles you should try instead!
As you got ready for school or work this morning, how long did it take you to find a pair of socks? A clean, matching pair without holes? Was it something you even had to think about? For many of us, it isn’t. We grab a folded pair out of the sock drawer (or rummage …
The 61-year-old received the injury in a fall two years ago, but it was only after receiving treatment that tests revealed she had osteoporosis,…
Ankle sprains are the most common injury in athletes and those who are physically active. In addition to the initial pain and disability that these injuries cause, up to 41% of patients who sprain their ankle once will go on to develop a condition called chronic ankle instability (CAI). Individuals with CAI tend to experience continual pain and soreness, and a sensation that the ankle is giving out. As a result, they are more likely to sprain their ankle again, which can lead…
When putting your foot behind your head just isn't enough.
Healthcare costs are out of control. The majority of orthopedic conditions are secondary symptoms whereas the underlying etiology is left under-treated or igno…
What are the Benefits and Risks Associated with Changing Foot Strike Pattern During Running? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Injury, Running...
MELT, Myofascial Energetic Length Technique, uses soft hand and foot balls (and soft rollers for full body MELT) to tap into the connective tissue of the body to excite the cells and help loosen th…
An x-ray tube, ensconced in lead casing, lit the foot from beneath allowing sales clerks to observe an accurate or inaccurate shoe fitting.