At Superior Foot & Ankle Care Center we know that while the summer may be winding down the sun is still going strong. August is Summer Sun Safety Month and a good time to offer our Los Angeles County patients some tips for protecting their skin from sun damage and skin cancer. Seek shade. UV […] The post 5 Sun Safety Tips appeared first on Superior Foot & Ankle Care Center ..read more

Every August we at Superior Foot & Ankle Care Center can’t wait for National “I Love My Feet” Day. It’s a great opportunity for us to remind our Los Angeles County patients just how special their feet are and why they should show them some love. Below are some ways to honor your feet and […] The post Celebrate National “I Love My Feet” Day! appeared first on Superior Foot & Ankle Care Center ..read more

As we approach the start of a new school year, we at Superior Foot & Ankle Care Center know that our Los Angeles county families will be working on outfitting their children for back to school. One of the most important items you’ll buy will be your children’s shoes. Well-made, properly fitting shoes will protect […] The post Back-to-School Shoe Shopping Tips appeared first on Superior Foot & Ankle Care Center ..read more

At Superior Foot & Ankle Care Center we want our Los Angeles County patients to appreciate their feet. All too often it’s easy to take our feet for granted–until they start to hurt or stop functioning the way they should to enable us to live our active and busy lives. We’d like to call your […] The post 10 Fun Facts About Feet appeared first on Superior Foot & Ankle Care Center ..read more

At Superior Foot & Ankle Care Center we treat podiatric problems in Los Angeles County patients of all ages. In July, we recognize Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month. Nearly 300,000 children and teenagers suffer from Juvenile Arthritis (JA). Some forms are similar to the types of arthritis that adults suffer from, and some are unique to […] The post Healthy Lifestyle Choices Improve Juvenile Arthritis Symptoms appeared first on Superior Foot & Ankle Care Center ..read more

At Superior Foot & Ankle Care Center we often get questions from our Los Angeles County patients about custom orthotics. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about this very effective, non-invasive type of podiatric treatment. Q: What conditions can orthotics help treat? A: Orthotics are footwear inserts that are used to provide […] The post FAQ’s about Custom Orthotics appeared first on Superior Foot & Ankle Care Center ..read more

At Superior Foot & Ankle Care Center we know that our Los Angeles County patients are within driving distance of many beautiful California beaches. This favorite summertime excursion, however, can end in pain and discomfort for your feet or ankles if you fail to take the proper precautions. Below are some beach-day fun busters and […] The post Avoiding Podiatric Problems at the Beach appeared first on Superior Foot & Ankle Care Center ..read more

At Superior Foot & Ankle Care Center some of the problems our Los Angeles County patients bring to us most frequently are caused by repetitive friction and pressure being applied to the feet. Below are two common podiatric conditions of this type and what’s behind them. Corns—typically corns appear on the tops and sides of […] The post Corns and Calluses on Your Feet appeared first on Superior Foot & Ankle Care Center ..read more

At Superior Foot & Ankle Care Center we’re sure many of our Los Angeles County patients are following the athletes and events connected to the long-awaited Summer Olympics scheduled to take place in Tokyo later this summer. Along with thrilling competition, there’s sure to be some sports injuries such as the one sustained by Canadian […] The post Sports Injury Lessons from Summer Olympians appeared first on Superior Foot & Ankle Care Center ..read more

At Superior Foot & Ankle Care Center we know that pain at the back of your heel can be quite debilitating. What starts as an annoying ache can quickly turn into excruciating pain that makes walking difficult. For our Los Angeles County patients that may be experiencing these uncomfortable symptoms, here are three possible causes. […] The post 3 Causes of Back of Heel Pain appeared first on Superior Foot & Ankle Care Center ..read more