Dr. Dana Lavian, DPM

Did you know...the world record for most toes belongs to a five-year old boy named Akshat Saxena in India? Akshat has 10 toes on each foot! #FridayFootFact

Unlike many other sports and activities, the only essential accessory for runners is a quality pair of running shoes. Supportive, properly fitting running shoes are essential for preventing injuries and maintaining foot and ankle health.

Ankle sprains are caused by unnatural twisting of the ankle bones and result in stretching or tearing of ankle ligaments. Since people are often more active in summer months, the percentage of ankle sprain injuries also increases. Take care of your feet and ankles this summer!

Pleasure and Pain, a new exhibit at London's Victoria and Albert museum, displays shoes from variety of cultures and time periods. But, visitors will quickly notice that most of the shoes are often not foot-shaped! Sounds pretty painful to us!

When receiving a pedicure at a salon, we often put our feet at risk of infection from shared instruments. Keep your feet safe and healthy by giving yourself a fabulous pedicure at home!

Happy early Father's Day to all of the wonderful dads out there! We hope you have a great weekend!

It is sandal season and no one wants to deal with embarrassing toenail fungus this summer! Check out a few tips to lower your risk of toenail fungus this summer.

What do diabetes and your feet have to do with each other? Read on to learn more about how diabetes can affect your foot health. Call our office at (661) 254-0795 with any questions.

A recently redesigned line of Barbies includes dolls with adjustable ankles, allowing Barbie to switch into flat shoes, unlike previous models in which her feet could only accommodate heels. Yay, Barbie!

Although flip-flops are cute, easy to slip on, and keep your feet cool, they are pretty terrible for your feet. If you are going to wear flip-flops, check out these tips on protecting your feet while wearing sandals.

Did you know...a woman's foot can grow by a half size or more during pregnancy? Increased body weight of pregnancy can also lower the arches, therefore increasing the length and width of the woman's foot. #FridayFootFact

June is Men's Health Month! Foot health is an important aspect of men's overall health. Check out a few foot ailments that commonly affect men, including ingrown toenails and Athlete's Foot, and encourage the men in your life to take care of their feet!

Taking care of your feet as you age is important. Aging often forces women to become more aware of how important their feet really are and how careful they must be when choosing footwear.