THE FOOT & ANKLE BLOG OF VALLEY FOOT AND ANKLE CENTER

Winter can be brutal for your body and Feet in a lot of different ways. While it may look beautiful it does have harsh effects on your body. It is important to take care of yourself and keep safe during winter. Especially for those in the higher risk group of people. That is the people…

People normally visit podiatrists when they notice a problem. It is very common in athletes as they are very prone to injuries. Athletes should visit the podiatrists more than a regular person though as they need to be in the best shape they can. There could be a number of different reasons why a person…

As we spend more time inside this summer and master our at-home exercise routines, it’s also important to be careful while exercising in order to avoid injuries. Trying a new exercise and simply starting the day can be difficult for those with plantar fasciitis. According to Harvard Medical School, plantar fasciitis is “one of the most…

Foot and ankle problems are very common and can be caused to happen easily. Some problems may look very minor but cause major damage later on. The faster you get small problems seen the quicker it gets healed. That is why we have made these reasons why you need to see a podiatrist to help…

CoronaVirus (COVID-19) has recently been declared a Pandemic by the World Health Organization. At the time of writing, Italy is under complete lockdown. The panic is spreading as events are being canceled all across the world to prevent the spread of the virus. But what can you do to limit the spread of COVID-19 and…

There’s a lot we don’t know about ourselves. That sounds like an existential quandary about our place in the universe or about really knowing yourself and who you are when societal expectations are pulled away, but really I just mean that we don’t know things about our own bodies. I like to think we know…

We’ve all heard the story about the guy who walks into the doctor’s office and says “Doc, it hurts when I move my arm like this”. The doctor looks at him for a moment and she says “Then don’t do that”. All joking aside when it comes to foot and ankle problems we can’t always…

Day by day, we have more and more specialized fields in the medicine world. Because of this very reason, it can be hard for an ordinary individual to decide which specialist to channel. Orthopedist and podiatrist are such specializations people often get confused with. With that said, which specialist you should choose if you have a severely…

Do you have diabetes? Are you living in the surrounding cities of Tarzana? Here is why you need to visit your foot doctor Tarzana regularly. Diabetes has become an incredibly common disease in modern-day society. One of the major consequences associated with diabetes is complications of the foot. Such complications can take place due to damaged nerves…

Kids are different from each other when it comes to behaviors, appearance, and physique. In some instances, children can experience various physical errors by the time they start to walk. Once they grow old, these issues can become severe foot-related issues in their lives if proper attention is not given. As a result of those…