by Leslie G. Levy | Jan 23, 2017 | Medical
Fix Feet for Weight-Loss Success Many of the estimated 70 million obese Americans are trapped in a life-threatening vicious cycle: Obesity aggravates foot problems, like heel pain and flat feet; sore feet make it hard to exercise and lose weight; and without...
by Leslie G. Levy | Jan 23, 2017 | Medical
Soccer Season: Prime Time for Foot, Ankle Injuries Soccer season is in full swing and a local foot and ankle surgeon strongly urges parents and coaches to think twice before coaxing young, injury-prone soccer players to “play through” foot and ankle pain. “Kids will...
by Leslie G. Levy | Dec 28, 2016 | Medical
Keep Healthy Feet for Weight-Loss Success Many of the estimated 70 million obese Americans are trapped in a life-threatening vicious cycle: Obesity aggravates foot problems, like heel pain and flat feet; sore feet make it hard to exercise and lose weight; and...
by Leslie G. Levy | Dec 28, 2016 | Medical
Keep Your Feet Safe at the Gym in the New Year In the New Year, don’t forget to keep your feet in tip-top shape while following through with your resolutions to get fit. Valencia, CA foot and ankle surgeons Leslie Levy, DPM and Dana Lavian, DPM, FACFAS, offer tips...
by Leslie G. Levy | Nov 21, 2016 | Medical
Icy Conditions With the hectic pace of the holidays, serious injuries from ice-related falls inevitably occur. Valencia foot and ankle surgeons says falls on icy surfaces are a major cause of ankle sprains and fractures, and it’s critical to seek prompt treatment to...
