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Why Fall Brings Foot Pain for Women – And What You Can Do About It
As the days grow cooler and the leaves start to fall, many women begin to notice an unwelcome companion: foot pain. After months of summer sandals, flip-flops, and unsupportive shoes, autumn often brings a rude awakening for your feet.
Patient Care Assistant
Jul 43 min read


Make Your Feet Smile This Sandal Season
To help keep your feet healthy and happy for the summer and beyond, the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) offers tips on what to look for with some of the most common foot conditions and when you should see a foot and ankle surgeon for proper treatment.
Patient Care Assistant
Jul 43 min read


Don’t Let Your Lawn Become a “Toe-Away” Zone: Power Mower Safety Tips to Save Your Feet
Your lawn may look better freshly cut—but don’t let it cost you a toe in the process. Stay safe, mow smart, and protect your feet this summer.
Patient Care Assistant
Apr 122 min read


What Can Go Wrong When You Get a Pedicure: A Podiatrist’s Cautions and Recommendations
How can you minimize the risks when you get a pedicure? Dr. Mendoza offers some tips.
Dr. Gina Mendoza
Apr 14 min read


Make New Year's Resolutions for Your Feet!
Resolve to make 2025 the year you stop putting up with foot pain!
Dr. Gina Mendoza
Dec 3, 20242 min read


When Action Heroes Run Barefoot
Barefoot running is a common trope in action movies. What does a foot and ankle surgeon think when action heroes run barefoot?
Dr. Gina Mendoza
Apr 17, 20243 min read


What is This Bump on My Foot?
What do you do when you discover mysterious lump or bump on your foot? This article explains.
Dr. Gina Mendoza
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Eat for Your Feet (and Ankles)
Does what you eat affect your feet? Dr. Gina Mendoza says yes!
Dr. Gina Mendoza
Feb 1, 20242 min read


Ballet: Beautiful to Watch, Hard on the Feet
Classical ballet dancing places incredible demands on the feet and ankles. What are the risks?
Dr. Gina Mendoza
Nov 20, 20213 min read


Gout Got You Down?
If you're in pain, keeping the holiday overindulgences in check is a good place to start.
Dr. Gina Mendoza
Nov 20, 20211 min read


Oh Deer: Dr. Mendoza Cautions Hunters to Protect Their Feet and Ankles from Injury
Hunting season is open season for foot and ankle injuries.
Dr. Gina Mendoza
Oct 4, 20212 min read


Diabetes and Foot Amputation
If you have diabetes, the action you take now can play a major role in whether there will be an amputation in your future.
Dr. Gina Mendoza
Oct 4, 20212 min read


Don’t Ignore Flat Feet
This seemingly benign condition can lead to all sorts of problems later on.
Dr. Gina Mendoza
Oct 4, 20212 min read


Do You Have "Lockdown Feet?"
Dr. Gina Mendoza explains the phenomenon known as Lockdown Feet.
ginamendoza73
Apr 23, 20212 min read


Five Myths About Foot Care
Dr. Gina Mendoza dispels five of the most common myths about foot care.
ginamendoza73
Feb 12, 20212 min read


Fix Feet for Weight Loss Success
An estimated 70 million obese Americans are trapped in a life-threatening vicious cycle: Obesity aggravates foot problems, like heel pain...
ginamendoza73
Jan 4, 20212 min read


Are Those High Heels Really Worth It?
If you're a heel wearer and you're experiencing pain, Dr. Gina Mendoza has some tips for you.
ginamendoza73
Oct 26, 20202 min read


Hikers & Hunters Beware
Long, vigorous hikes can take a toll on feet and ankles
ginamendoza73
Oct 4, 20202 min read


Is Your Foot Fracture an Early Sign of Osteoporosis?
Unexplained foot fractures may be the first sign of osteoporosis, a bone thinning disease which affects over 28 million Americans.
ginamendoza73
Aug 30, 20202 min read


Relieve Neuroma Pain with Dilute Alcohol Sclerosing Injections
If you suffer from neuroma pain, Mendoza Podiatry has a new solution for you: Dilute Alcohol Sclerosing Injections.
ginamendoza73
Aug 19, 20201 min read
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