by Dr. Tony Avakian | Mar 28, 2022 | Medical
Athlete’s Foot Athlete’s foot is a skin infection caused by fungus. A fungal infection may occur on any part of the body; on the foot it is called athlete’s foot, or tinea pedis. Fungus commonly attacks the feet because it thrives in a dark, moist, warm environment...
by Dr. Tony Avakian | Feb 22, 2022 | Medical
Heel and Arch Pain Heel/Arch pain is one of the most common foot ailments affecting millions of people on a daily basis. Unfortunately, this affliction is left untreated by a majority of the population, figuring that it will go away, or accepting that the pain is...
by Dr. Tony Avakian | Jan 25, 2022 | Medical
Orthotics … For Lower Back, Hip, Knee & Foot Pain In a recent study published by Harvard Medical School, 80% of Americans at some point in their lives experience lower back pain. It’s the fifth most common reason for visiting a doctor, one of the top reasons...
by Dr. Tony Avakian | Dec 29, 2021 | Medical
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD) What Is PTTD?The posterior tibial tendon serves as one of the major supporting structures of the foot, helping it to function while walking. Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) is a condition caused by changes in the...
by Dr. Tony Avakian | Oct 31, 2021 | Medical
What Is an Ankle Fracture? A fracture is a partial or complete break in a bone. Fractures in the ankle can range from the less serious avulsion injuries (small pieces of bone that have been pulled off) to severe shattering-type breaks of the tibia, fibula, or...
