Saddleback Valley Podiatry

Achilles tendinitis is a common condition that causes pain along the back of the leg near the heel. The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. It connects your calf muscles to your heel bone and is used when you walk, run, and jump. Although the Achilles tendon can withstand great... Read more at: http://www.drdavidsabet.com/2017/04/03/achilles-tendinitis/

What Is an Ankle Sprain? An ankle sprain is an injury to one or more ligaments in the ankle, usually on the outside of the ankle. Ligaments are bands of tissue-like rubber bands-that connect one bone to another and bind the joints together. In the ankle joint, ligaments provide stability by... Read more at: http://www.drdavidsabet.com/2017/07/11/ankle-sprain/

While you're skipping through summer in your saucy sandals or padding through the sand in your favorite flip-flops, what toll will your seasonal footwear take on your hardworking feet? Read more at: http://www.drdavidsabet.com//choosing-summer-footwear-that

Relaxing on the beach, hiking through the mountains, trekking around a new city, or just keeping up with all the kids' summer activities-however you spend summer vacation, your feet will carry you through it all. During the course of these adventures, your feet may endure stubbed toes, miles of Read more at http://www.drdavidsabet.com//flip-flop-fiascoes-to-sunbur/ Visit http://www.drdavidsabet.com to read more on this topic

No one disputes that exercise provides a host of health benefits, from helping control weight to improving cardiovascular function. But exercising in the wrong footwear can cause more harm than good, especially because foot health is integral to overall well-being. "To get the most out of your Read more at http://www.drdavidsabet.com//avoiding-footwear-fumbles-wh/

Few things in life are as darling as a newborn's little feet, and most new moms take great joy in counting 10 tiny, perfect toes. But foot health can be a source of anxiety for both new and expectant mothers, who may wonder about the best ways to care for their baby's feet, and how to cope with...Read more at http://www.drdavidsabet.com//foot-care-advice-for-new-mom/

Happy Friday SVPG Family! As a podiatry office, a large percentage of our patients are diabetic. If you are unsure of what exactly happens when a person is diabetic, allow us to explain. People with diabetes don't make or use the hormone insulin properly. Insulin is needed to convert glucose from food into energy. So naturally, diabetics must find ways to introduce the proper amounts of insulin into their bodies. The tactics for getting this hormone into the huma...n body have changed as knowledge of the disorder and the technology to treat it have grown over time. One specific device that is widely used by diabetics is the insulin pump. HealthDay.com describes insulin pumps as, "devices that deliver a steady flow of insulin, even while you sleep. The pump is about the size of a pager and is worn outside the body. It's connected to a tube that carries insulin from the pump to another tube inserted just under the skin. This tube has to be changed every few days." If an individual is ever in need of an insulin pump, they will then have to choose from a variety of options. HealthDay.com addresses this issue by saying that, "there are a number of FDA-approved insulin pumps on the market, including one that's wireless." As you can see, the entire SVPG team not only enjoys treating diabetic patients, but we enjoy watching the methods of doing so progress as well. If you or someone you know is diabetic and in need of a checkup for their feet, please give our office a call and we would be happy to set up and appointment. We all hope you have a wonderful weekend. See more

The winter months will soon be upon us, and we here at Saddleback Valley Podiatry Group would like to give you a few tips on how to keep your feet warm and dry during these rainy times. The first order of business is to be sure to wear shoes that are not extremely breathable every time you go outside. Shoes that are full leather will keep out the wind and cold. With that being said, you will still want to choose shoes that are flexible enough for getting a good walking heel-...to-toe roll. The second tip for keeping your tootsies dry is double layering your socks. This works well for keeping your toes warmer for winter walking. But don't choose a combo that ends up too thick to wear with your shoes. Our last tip for keeping your feet warm and dry this winter is to wear sweat wicking socks. Your toes are going to get cold if they get wet. Your feet will sweat even though it is cold outside, so you need to wear socks that will wick the sweat away from the skin. Don't wear cotton socks or socks with cotton padding, as cotton soaks up the sweat and doesn't wick it away. You want to choose wool, polypropylene, CoolMax or other technical fabric socks. See more

The entire Saddleback Podiatry Crew would like to send out a heartfelt thank you to the Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, Guardsmen, (Coastal and National,) and all the men and women of the US Armed Forces. Happy Veterans Day.

Good morning fellow foot fanatics! It is time for Saddleback Valley Podiatry's Fun Foot Fact Friday! Did you know, The American Podiatry Medical Association says buying shoes is best done during the afternoon? Your feet tend to swell a little during the day, and it’s best to buy shoes that fit then.