Blog | Arkady Kaplansky, DPM

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How to Protect Your Feet From Toenail Fungus in Los Angeles

June 8, 2026

Learn how to protect your feet from fungus in public pools and gyms with essential hygiene tips and expert medical advice.
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Why Are Hot Pavement and Open Shoes a Hidden Danger for Diabetic Foot Care?

June 2, 2026

Summer heat and hot pavement create hidden burn risks for diabetic feet due to nerve damage and poor circulation.
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What Are the Most Common Memorial Day Hiking Foot Injuries in Los Angeles?

May 25, 2026

Discover effective ways to prevent and treat common trail injuries, from painful blisters to severe heel and foot sprains.
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What Are the Best and Worst Foods for Foot Pain and Inflammation?

May 22, 2026

Specific dietary choices directly control foot swelling. Eliminating processed sugars and adding Omega-3s naturally stops chronic joint pain.
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What Does a First Podiatrist Visit Look Like for New Patients?

May 20, 2026

Learn exactly how to prepare for an initial podiatry appointment and understand the complete diagnostic clinical process.
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Five Critical Foot Symptoms Mandate Immediate Podiatric Evaluation

May 18, 2026

An essential medical guide identifying critical lower extremity symptoms that require urgent podiatric intervention to prevent permanent structural damage.
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The Timing of Heel Pain Dictates the Correct Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Strategy

May 15, 2026

Uncover the critical biomechanical differences between morning stiffness and evening foot fatigue to unlock precise plantar fasciitis recovery strategies.
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What Is Sesamoiditis, and Why Does It Hit Workers Who Stand All Day?

May 13, 2026

How sesamoiditis develops in workers who stand on hard floors all day, and what offloading and footwear actually help.
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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.
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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.
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