Are Low Arches the Same as Flat Feet?

Are Low Arches the Same as Flat Feet?

When it comes to our feet, there are more factors that differentiate them than size alone—for instance, the height of our arches. The arches of our feet play a significant role in...
How To Rebuild Fallen Arches

How To Rebuild Fallen Arches

If you’re part of the nearly 30% of the population who’s experienced fallen arches in one or both of your feet, you know just how uncomfortable an experience it can ...

Revisiting Supination vs Pronation

By Brian Hoke, DPT, SCS When looking into foot health, gait analysis, and appropriate footwear, we often come across the terms “su...

Five Steps Toward Better Flexibility for Your New Year

By Brian Hoke, DPT, SCS As we look forward to a New Year, our thoughts often turn to how we can better our health and fitness.  One ...
How to Get Rid of and Treat Blister on Feet

How to Get Rid of and Treat Blister on Feet

  We all know the feeling: you’re taking a casual stroll through the park or hiking up an incline, when all of a sudden you start to notice a sharp stinging sensation on your ...
How to Remove Thick, Dead Skin from Your Feet

How to Remove Thick, Dead Skin from Your Feet

  You’ve decided to go barefoot-and-free on your beach vacation or around the house. However, you catch yourself wondering “why do my feet hurt?” To your dismay, you catch a c...
How to Reduce Swelling in Your Feet

How to Reduce Swelling in Your Feet

  Whether you’re a pro athlete or a proud couch potato, no one is totally invulnerable to getting sore, swollen feet from time to time. Our feet are constantly taking one (at ...
What are Corns on Feet?

What are Corns on Feet?

  Whether we’re walking around a grocery store or balancing our best Warrior pose in yoga class, we rely on our feet to carry us through everyday life. Our feet are under ...
Why Are My Feet Swollen? What Causes It?

Why Are My Feet Swollen? What Causes It?

  Swollen feet aren’t a one-size-fits-all problem, pun intended. Many factors could leave you with tired and tender feet, from exercise habits to the shoes you wear—which can make it a challenge ...
Why Do My Feet Hurt? 9 Common Reasons

Why Do My Feet Hurt? 9 Common Reasons

  Few things can take the pep out of your step as quickly as foot pain. But as uniquely complex parts of our biology, figuring out why yours feel sore isn’t always as simple a...

Why Recovery Is Important During Training

By Ciara Lucas   Why rest and recovery are your greatest weapon in marathon training   The term “recovery” has become somewhat of a buzzword in the fitness world. Does ...

My Favorite Celebrity Fitness Tips

By Juliet Kaska   I can remember the first time I heard the title “celebrity trainer.” I was relatively new to Los Angeles and very new in my career as a trainer. My immedi...

ACTIVE RECOVERY: Benefits of Healthy Eating and Exercise During Training

By Ciara Lucas   There are quite a few benefits of eating healthy and exercising. The old saying goes, “You are what you eat,” and the same is true regarding training and general fitness. What goe...

Can ankle problems be caused by issues with your feet?

By Dr. Jackie Sutera   Ankle problems very commonly cause injuries to the feet.   Many ankle problems begin with ligament sprains. This is when they are forced to s...

How To Relieve Foot Pain In 6 Easy Steps

By Dr. Jackie Sutera Stretch Stretch, massage, ice routines are often prescribed for home treatments and also prevention from especially overuse injury. Stretch...