Indoors and outdoors, youth athletes stay active year-round in competitive sports, and for many of them heel pain has become “just another part of the game.” AFAS physicians, advise that when a child complains of heel pain, it should be diagnosed promptly because it may be a warning sign of a serious foot problem. Heel … Read More
Be Smart About Back to School Shoe Fitting
With kids back in school after a summer of bare feet and sandals, parents are shopping for shoes for feet that seem to have grown longer in just a few months. To help busy parents with shoe choices, Alaska Foot & Ankle Specialists recommends some simple guidelines to prevent or minimize possible foot problems from … Read More
Dr. Kern Completes 2013 Kesugi Ridge Traverse
The race was a 28-30 mile trek through some of the best Alaska has to offer. The day was gray and overcast, but the cloud ceiling was higher than the ridge. Beautiful vistas of the Chulitna and Susitna river valleys, and the Tokosha and Talkeetna mountains were present to the east and the west, but … Read More
AFAS Now Using 3D CT Imaging
AFAS is pleased to provide the latest imaging technology in our Anchorage office: • Your anatomy in TRUE weight bearing position • Predictable surgical outcomes • Low radiation exposure • Quick & easy 3D imaging • In-office convenience AFAS is one of 10 offices throughout the U.S. that utilizes this technology in office. 3D digital … Read More
Common Runners’ Injury
Stress fractures of the foot are becoming more common in runners, especially first-time marathoners. The growing popularity of marathons among beginning runners has contributed to the increase in repetitive stress injuries, including stress fractures of the foot. Often, first-time marathoners enter a race with little or improper long-distance training. The lack of experience coupled with … Read More
Taking a Vacation? Make it Easy on Your Feet
Although rest and relaxation are the goals for most vacations, they usually involve plenty of walking and a lot of walking usually involves sore feet. Walking is great exercise and one of the most reliable forms of transportation. But if your feet aren’t in the best shape or you don’t have the right shoes, too … Read More
Keep Your Feet Safe at the Gym in the New Year
Don’t let foot injuries keep you from your fitness resolutions— In the New Year, don’t forget to keep your feet in tip-top shape while following through with your resolutions to get fit. Alaska Foot & Ankle Specialists offers tips for foot safety while at the gym. Start new workouts gradually— Increase your stamina and the … Read More
5 Tips for Healthy Holiday Feet
Don’t let foot pain ruin your holiday season. Alaska Foot & Ankle Specialist has five tips to healthy holiday feet: 1. If the shoe fits, wear it—When hitting the dance floor or the shopping malls during the holiday season, don’t compromise comfort and safety with your shoe choice. Narrow shoes, overly-high-heeled ones or shoes that … Read More