Blog | Arkady Kaplansky, DPM

Why Do Classic Achilles Treatment Protocols Fail for Runners Over 50?

May 11, 2026

Discover why heavy resistance training outperforms traditional stretching for masters runners struggling with chronic Achilles tendon pain and joint stiffness.
Reading time: 14 minutes.

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A close-up, low-angle composition of a bare lower leg and foot exhibiting visible ankle swelling, stepping onto a light oak hardwood floor from a textured armchair. Warm, directional golden hour sunlight streams from a window on the left, creating soft highlights on the skin's texture and emphasizing the dimensional contours of the edema through natural shadows. The background utilizes a shallow depth of field, softly blurring a neutral-toned nursery with a wooden crib to maintain strict visual focus on the physical condition of the foot and ankle.

Why Do Feet Ache After Pregnancy? Understanding Postpartum Foot Changes and Recovery

May 8, 2026

Understand why pregnancy hormones cause permanent foot changes and discover professional clinical treatments for lasting postpartum foot pain relief.
Reading time: 11 minutes.

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A low-angle photograph capturing bare human legs and feet standing side-on on light-colored wood floorboards. The warm, natural light coming from a large window in the background creates soft shadows and a sun-drenched atmosphere. The depth of field is very shallow, making the modern chairs and potted plant in the background softly blurred. The focus is sharp on the feet and the wood grain.

Pediatric Flat Feet: When Is It a Natural Growth Phase and When Does It Require Medical Treatment?

May 6, 2026

Identify pediatric flat feet symptoms and understand when developmental arches require professional treatment, supportive footwear, or physical therapy for children.
Reading time: 11 minutes.

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A cinematic, low-angle macro shot captures a woman’s feet in a sun-drenched Los Angeles interior. The composition focuses on the right foot, which is bare and placed flat on a polished, reflective surface, clearly showing a bony protrusion at the base of the big toe joint. Behind it, the left foot is elevated in a metallic, strappy stiletto heel with a slender high heel. Warm, golden-hour sunlight streams from a large window in the background, creating a soft-focus bokeh effect and casting long, atmospheric shadows. The lighting emphasizes the natural skin textures and the structural contours of the foot deformity, while the overall mood remains high-end and editorial.

Do Women Develop Bunions More Frequently Than Men?

May 4, 2026

Explore the biological and environmental triggers of female bunion progression and discover effective strategies for long-term joint health.
Reading time: 11 minutes.

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Senior Foot Care After 70: How Age Changes Lower Extremities and When to Seek Help

May 1, 2026

Learn how physiological aging affects lower extremities and discover essential daily routines to maintain mobility and prevent structural damage.
Reading time: 12 minutes.

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A cinematic medium shot captured in warm, directional golden hour light that creates high-contrast highlights on the athlete's skin. The composition follows the rule of thirds, with the subjects seated on a textured grey concrete bench. To the left, a vibrant blue tennis court is blurred in the shallow depth of field, while the right background features a paved path lined with tall, slender palm trees against a clear, pale blue sky. The matte black kinesiology tape provides a sharp texture contrast against the skin.

How Can Runners and Tennis Players Prevent Foot Injuries Before Summer?

April 29, 2026

Proven medical strategies for Los Angeles runners and tennis players to prevent seasonal foot injuries and maintain peak performance.
Reading time: 8 minutes.

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A horizontally composed medium shot of a concerned woman with grey hair in light grey pajamas, sitting on a bed with white linen. Bright, natural daylight filters in from an unseen window to the left. She leans down, looking at her bare right foot which is resting on her left thigh, gently touching it with both hands. Her face is in focus with an upset expression. The background features blurred window curtains and a nightstand with a lamp. No text is visible.

The Hidden Progression: Early Warning Signs of Foot and Ankle Arthritis Often Overlooked by Patients

April 26, 2026

Identify subtle symptoms of degenerative joint disease and explore modern, non-surgical treatment options to maintain long-term mobility in Los Angeles.
Reading time: 10 minutes.

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A cinematic wide shot in warm golden-hour light on a dry hiking trail in Griffith Park, Los Angeles. A woman in her 40s in a blue athletic shirt and olive cargo pants sits on a flat boulder, leaning forward to examine the back of her bare right heel. Her unlaced hiking boot lies on its side in the dusty foreground beside a crumpled blue sock. A gray backpack rests against the rock behind her. The background dissolves into a soft bokeh of golden dry hills on the left and the hazy Los Angeles skyline stretching across the horizon under a clear sky.

How Can a Blister on the Heel of the Foot Be Soothed and Treated Effectively?

April 24, 2026

A comprehensive clinical guide on managing heel blisters, focusing on friction reduction and professional podiatric care for Los Angeles residents.
Reading time: 10 minutes.

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A close-up of a woman applying thick moisturizing cream to a dry, calloused heel, demonstrating at-home heel callus treatment recommended by a Los Angeles podiatrist.

How To Fix Calloused Heels: What a Los Angeles Podiatrist Actually Recommends

April 22, 2026

Learn what causes calloused heels, how to treat them at home, and when to see a podiatrist in Los Angeles for professional heel callus treatment.
Reading time: 10 minutes.

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A cinematic macro photograph captures the detailed, rough texture of a dry heel with deep vertical fissures, illuminated by warm, directional golden-hour lighting that creates soft highlights on skin ridges. The foot is centrally framed by two hands in vivid blue nitrile medical gloves against a softly blurred, minimalist clinical background featuring metallic instruments and a warm sunset glow from a large window. The composition uses a shallow depth of field to pull sharp focus onto the skin's texture while keeping the high-end medical office in a soft bokeh.

Best Clinical Strategies For Resolving Dry Cracked Feet In Los Angeles

April 13, 2026

Professional medical strategies for resolving heel fissures through clinical debridement and urea-based therapy in the Southern California region.
Reading time: 10 minutes.

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