Blog | Arkady Kaplansky, DPM

A smiling older woman laces up supportive walking sneakers on a park bench at golden hour, walking poles and a clinic tote beside her, ready for a pain-free walk.

What to Expect at Your First Podiatrist Visit

July 21, 2026

A clear, step-by-step look at what happens during a first podiatrist visit and how to prepare.
Reading time: 9 minutes.

A medium-close-up, photorealistic color photograph with a shallow depth of field. Natural, cool window light illuminates a middle-aged woman with short, grey hair, sitting on the edge of a light-wood bed frame. Her body is hunched forward in a grey sweater and dark pants, her face displaying a furrowed brow and pained expression directed down at her hands. Both hands are clasped tightly around her bare left foot, specifically pressing the dorsal (top) surface where the skin is pale and tendons are visible. The composition is focused sharply on the painful expression and the foot being held, while the background—which includes soft-focus grey curtains, a white radiator, a small bedside lamp, and framed pictures above the bed—is softly blurred, creating a warm and private bedroom setting. There is no text on any visible objects.

Pain on the Top of the Foot: What It Could Mean

July 13, 2026

A clear guide to what top-of-foot pain means, from tendon strain to stress fractures, and when it needs a podiatrist.
Reading time: 11 minutes.

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A medium close-up photograph under soft, natural light from a window to the left, capturing a healthcare provider in a blue scrub top and blue-gloved hands examining a patient's bare foot. The patient, wearing blue jeans, is lying on a medical examination table covered in white paper. The provider's hands hold the foot near the ankle and arch, with the central focus on the physical examination. In the background, a detailed anatomical wall chart is visible, clearly titled “FOOT ANATOMY” with smaller labels like “ARCH PAIN” and “METATARSALS”. Below the chart, a small, multi-piece human foot skeleton model is on display.

Foot Pain by Location: Top, Bottom, Side, Arch, and Ball

July 6, 2026

A location-by-location guide to what different foot pain spots mean and when to seek podiatry care.
Reading time: 11 minutes.

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A detailed clinical photograph, in medium close-up, focusing on a doctor's two blue nitrile-gloved hands examining a patient's foot resting on white paper on an exam table. The patient's foot, positioned on the right side of the frame, has a prominent, non-healing neuropathic ulcer with thick callous edges near the metatarsal heads. The surrounding skin is dry and fissured. One gloved hand supports the foot, and the other index finger is carefully poised near the edge of the ulcer. The sleeve of a white lab coat is visible. The composition is a sharp focus on the foot and hands. The background is a softly blurred medical office, with an active X-ray viewbox on the wall displaying advanced Charcot foot x-rays and an anatomical model of a Charcot foot deformity. Cool, clean clinical overhead lighting illuminates the scene.

7 Common Foot Problems and When to See a Podiatrist

June 29, 2026

A plain-language look at seven common foot problems, their causes, and the warning signs that call for a podiatrist.
Reading time: 9 minutes.

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Plantar Warts vs. Corns and Calluses: How to Tell Them Apart

June 22, 2026

A clear comparison of plantar warts, corns, and calluses, including how each looks, what causes it, and when treatment is needed.
Reading time: 10 minutes.

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A side-angle, close-up shot illuminated by bright, diffused natural daylight streaming from a background window, creating a warm and airy atmosphere. The composition features a human lower leg and foot in the left foreground, resting on a polished wooden coffee table to showcase a prominent, steeply curved high arch with visible texture on the heel. On the right side of the frame, a grey running shoe, a pair of sculpted beige orthotic insoles, and a small massage ball are arranged neatly in sharp focus. The background consists of a softly blurred, neutral-toned living room setting, utilizing a shallow depth of field to emphasize the sharp contours of the foot and the supportive podiatry tools.

High Arch Hurdles: Managing Cavus Foot and Structural Pain

June 16, 2026

Learn why high arches cause chronic foot pain and discover custom orthotics, footwear, and physical therapy options for relief.
Reading time: 11 minutes.

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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.
Reading time: 8 minutes.

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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.
Reading time: 13 minutes.

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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.
Reading time: 13 minutes.

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Cinematic, warm golden-hour lighting illuminates a pristine marble countertop in the sharp foreground, featuring a raw salmon fillet on a linen cloth, a rustic ceramic bowl of deep red cherries, and a dark glass bottle labeled "- Cold Pressed - EVOO". The composition uses a shallow depth of field, leading the eye to a softly blurred background where a couple relaxes barefoot on wooden lounge chairs on a sunlit Mediterranean terrace, visually connecting these best anti-inflammatory foods for foot pain with healthy, rested feet.

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.
Reading time: 12 minutes.

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