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Foot and ankle problems are widespread and growing — due to several factors:  a rapidly growing senior population; more middle-aged and young adults engaging in exercise — such as running, aerobics, and even yoga, that put stress on feet and ankles; and, the old standby of foot producing factors, shoe fashions.  That means that across the country, more and more people are seeking out the services of a podiatrist Los Angeles, the residents are a big part of the wave.

Podiatry is a complex discipline that requires its own schools and degree designation.  Your foot doctor has put in years of study and practice to earn his or her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree, or DPM.  A DPM is a foot specialist who is trained in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the feet and ankles due to injury or disease.  They are licensed to make diagnoses, prescribe medications, and perform foot surgery.  It makes sense to have a podiatrist as part of your health care team.  Dr. Artin Gevorgian of the Burbank Foot and Ankle Podiatry Center is one of the best.

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He handles all types of injuries and disorders of the feet and ankles, from simple to the most complex.  Dr. Gevorgian maintains an office of his clinic in Burbank, across from Providence St. Joseph Hospital, and another office in Glendale, across from Glendale Memorial Hospital.  Because he knows that foot problems can often arise unexpectedly, or can have a flare up that needs to be taken care of as soon as possible, his clinics will make same day and emergency appointments.

Here are a couple of the more common problems that people bring to Dr. Gevorgian.  As with any health care issue, the sooner a problem is addressed, the better the outcome is expected to be.  Prevention is the key to the health of your feet and ankles, just like other areas of health.

Arch Pain

Sometimes referred to as arch strain, arch pain is usually a burning or painful sensation in the arch area of the sole of the foot.  There are a number of factors that can cause arch pain, but one of the most common is a condition known as plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a band of fibrous tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot from your heel to the front of your foot.  When it becomes inflamed, it is painful.  It can become so painful it hurts to walk. If it is left untreated, it can continue to get worse, and you might even develop bone spurs.

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Hammer Toe

This is a condition that affects the second, third or fourth toes in which they become bent at the middle joint, so they literally look like a hammer.  If you catch the condition early, hammer toes can be corrected with very simple measures.  If you leave them untreated, the toes can become fixed in that position, and then surgery is required to alleviate the situation.

Naturally there can be many contributing factors that create conditions, but one of the main causes of both is poorly fitting shoes.  High heels are one of the biggest culprits in both, and if you are a fashionista who loves to wear six-inch stiletto heels, you will hear about it from your podiatrist Los Angeles. Los Angeles is home to many women who are willing to trade comfort for fashion.  But see your podiatrist to make sure you aren’t risking a crippling deformity.

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