Los gatos Foot and Ankle Center

04/07/2026

Wound care is an important medical specialty focused on the treatment and management of acute and chronic wounds, especially in the feet where healing can be more complex. Patient preferences on wound care may reflect attitudes and beliefs, possibly based on education. Some types of foot wounds may...

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03/31/2026

Wearing proper pickleball shoes is essential for safety and performance on the court. These shoes are designed for side-to-side movement, quick stops, and a strong grip. Using them only for pickleball helps preserve their specialized structure, since other activities can break down support and tract...

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03/24/2026

Pain on the top of the foot can develop gradually or begin suddenly after activity or injury. This area contains several small bones, joints, and tendons that help lift the foot while walking. When these structures become irritated, discomfort may appear along the upper surface of the foot and somet...

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03/19/2026

I was honored when Dr Marty Trieb asked me to become part of the medical staff for the newly created professional women's soccer team in 2000 called the CyberRays. He added J Peterson as our trainer and Dr.TiffanyGorman as our primary care physician. led this team brilliantly. My admiration for these players and staff was and is boundless. They were family and I am so excited to see them take the field to be honored on the 25th anniversary of their championship win!

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The 2001 San Jose CyberRays championship team reunites at PayPal Park during a Bay FC match, celebrating 25 years since the first pro women’s soccer title in the U.S.

03/18/2026

Hammertoes can be corrected.

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03/17/2026

High heels may look stylish, but they can place heavy strain on the feet and the rest of the body. When the heel is lifted, body weight shifts forward onto the ball of the foot. This added pressure can lead to pain, bunions, curled toes, thickened skin, and burning sensations in the front of the foo...

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03/10/2026

Many infants and young children have naturally plump feet due to healthy baby fat, which is soft, symmetrical, and not painful. Swollen feet, however, may appear stretched or shiny and can be accompanied by redness, warmth, or tenderness to the touch. Unlike normal fullness, swelling may cause disco...

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03/03/2026

Poor circulation is a concern for people with diabetes because narrowed blood vessels reduce oxygen flow to the feet. When tissues lack blood, small pressure areas can break into open sores called foot ulcers, often on the ball of the foot or under the big toe. These wounds may not hurt when nerve d...

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02/28/2026

You don't have to live with gout pain.

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02/27/2026

Foot myofascial release is a technique designed to relieve tension within the myofascia, which is connective tissue that supports the muscles and structures of the foot. This method can be performed by rolling the sole of the foot over a tennis ball while applying comfortable pressure. The movement...

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02/26/2026

Sever's disease is a common cause of heel pain in active children, especially during periods of rapid growth. Sever's disease develops when repetitive stress irritates the growth plate at the back of the heel bone where the Achilles tendon attaches. Running, jumping, and sports with frequent...

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02/25/2026

A tailor’s bunion, also known as a bunionette, develops at the base of the small toe when the 5th metatarsal bone shifts outward. This condition may be caused by inherited foot structure, repetitive pressure, or tight footwear that crowds the toes. Symptoms include aching pain, swelling, and irritat...

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