Advanced Foot Ankle Center

John W. Pagliano, DPM

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:56:36 +0000

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of my esteemed colleague, Dr. John William Pagliano. Dr. Pagliano left behind a wonderful wife, daughter and his brother, Dennis. John had been diagnosed with lymphoma in 2005 and was under treatment at multiple occasions which slowed the progression of the disease. Unfortunately, he lost the battle without much discomfort on April 20th, 2012.

Dr. Pagliano specialized in podiatric sports medicine in Long Beach for over 40 years. He truly loved his profession and his patients. Being an athlete with over 100 marathons and ultra-marathons, he was the name people turned to for any sports related problems.

Pagliano began running in high school and continued this passion into Occidental college (where he was a member of the Occidental’s track hall of fame). Later he followed his father’s foot steps and became a podiatrist graduating from California College of Podiatric medicine in 1966. Pagliano considered running the greatest sports on earth. His love of the sport, inspired thousands of his patients to run and be active.

Dr. Pagliano was an iconic figure in the field of podiatry. He had a plethora of publications in medical journals. John was named one of the most influential podiatrists in 2011. In his past positions, he served as the past president of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports medicine, Member of Science Advisory Boards and editor to many medical journal publications.

For many years, Dr. Pagliano was involved with teaching. He was the clinical instructor at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and adjunct professor of the California College of Podiatric Medicine. Many students were fortunate to intern under his supervision and learn his techniques and treatment protocols.

His departure is a great loss to his family, the practice and the community. He will be missed greatly but never forgotten.

In his honor a fund has been set up by his family to support the Occidental College’s sports program.

John W. Pagliano Memorial Fund:
Occidental College
1600 Campus Road M-11 Tiger Club Los Angeles, CA 90041
Please contact Dana Valk with questions- 323-259-2678

Increased exercise and new injuries

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:58:43 +0000

As spring draws near, the days get longer, and we get anxious for summer, a lot of us start to increase our level of exercise. Whether running, cycling, or playing a sport, increasing our activity can set us up for new aches and pains.

Some of the common foot and ankle injuries we see are plantar fasciitis, tendinitis, and stress fractures. Sometimes the structure of our feet predisposes us to injuries higher up the leg. For example, did you know having flat feet can cause knee pain?

So, if you’re noticing new aches and pains while increasing your activity, visit a podiatrist for advice on proper training and footwear.

Dr. Erin Kalla is a podiatrist in Long Beach, CA specializing in sports medicine, diabetic foot care, and general foot care.

Achilles tendon pain

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:25:09 +0000

A recent article from USA today about Clippers’ player, Chauncey Billups, and his Achilles injury:

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/clippers/story/2012-02-08/Chauncey-Billups-vows-to-return-from-injury/53011366/1

Ouch! Achilles injuries don’t just happen to professional athletes. Achilles tendinitis can happen to any active person. Typically people notice swelling in their Achilles tendon and pain with activity. Achilles tendon tears can happen from overuse (think “weekend warriors”) and often require surgery. If you’re having pain in the Achilles tendon, seek help from your podiatrist. To help prevent Achilles injuries, wear shoes with adequate arch support, stretch after activity, and don’t overdo it!

Dr. Erin Kalla is a foot & ankle specialist in Long Beach, CA. She specializes in foot & ankle surgery, sports medicine, and diabetic foot care

Find us on facebook!

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:18:06 +0000

We’ve started a new facebook page. It will be a great place to find foot care advice & news about the office. We hope you’ll check it out. Feel free to ask us questions about foot & ankle issues. We also hope to see pictures of our patients enjoying their favorite athletic activities.

https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Advanced-Foot-Ankle-Center/321799047856941

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:51:48 +0000

If you have diabetes, you are at risk for peripheral neuropathy (nerve dysfunction and pain). Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy are burning, tingling, numbness, and other abnormal sensations. This typically occurs in the feet and lower legs or in a stocking-glove pattern (feet and hands). Peripheral neuropathy is the major risk factor for diabetic foot ulcers. If you are experiencing these symptoms, it is important to visit your podiatrist for advice on how to protect your feet and decrease pain.

Dr. Erin Kalla is a foot & ankle specialist in Long Beach, CA. She specializes in foot & ankle surgery, sports medicine, and diabetic foot care.

High Heels & Foot Pain

admin — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:56:49 +0000

Wish you could wear high heels without the pain? Me too! So why do they hurt so much? High heels completely change the mechanics of our feet, putting the majority of the weight on the forefoot and causing constant contraction of the calves. While this makes us feel like our legs are longer and leaner, it can also cause painful calluses, corns, and plantar fasciitis. High heels can also aggravate bunions and cause Achilles tendinitis.

Try to keep heel height to less than 2 inches, only wear heels for about 4 hours and make sure you won’t be doing much walking or standing in them. If you have foot pain that doesn’t go away after getting out of your heels, seek the advise of a podiatrist.

Dr. Erin Kalla is a foot & ankle specialist in Long Beach, CA. She specializes in foot & ankle surgery, sports medicine, and diabetic foot care.

New Research On Plantar Fasciitis

admin — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:33:37 +0000

In the past, research viewed plantar fasciitis as an inflammatory disorder caused by micro-tearing of the plantar fascia. New evidence shows no inflammatory properties seen in histological specimen of patient’s with chronic plantar fasciitis. This leads to the belief that the chronic pain is due to the degenerative condition of the collagen fibers due to excessive wear and tear.

Doctor Pedram Aslmand is a foot and ankle specialist in Long Beach, California specializing in sports medicine and foot and ankle surgery.

Heel Pain More Common During Summer

admin — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:33:08 +0000

Summer time is great for beach and flip flops but terrible for heel pain. Our office gets many patients coming in with flared up heels due to plantar fascia irritation caused by ill-fitting flip flops and sandals. When heel pain flares up, go back to your proper athletic shoes, ice and take some anti-inflammatory. If the problems persists more than a week, consult a podiatrist.

New Video For Advanced Foot & Ankle Center

admin — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:32:34 +0000

After a bit of work, we have finished the creation of our first video about the Advanced Foot & Ankle Center. It’s home will rest on the “About Us” page of our website, but we will be sharing it on many sites. We hope that you will take a moment and check out our new video.

CLICK HERE TO SEE VIDEO

Recovering From Bunion Surgery

admin — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:32:16 +0000

Recovering from bunion surgery is a process that involves clear instruction, and a bit of self discipline. No one wants to find themselves with a post-surgical infection, or a foot that cannot bear weight properly. So, I wanted to share some tips on recovering.

You should greatly restrain the desire to be up and moving a lot. Bearing too much weight, after surgery, can lead to issues with the bunion surgery. You can end up with a lot more pain and swelling. So, limit your time on your feet.

For the first 3 days or so, you need to keep the foot elevated as much as possible. Applications of ice three times a day will also help to reduce the amount of swelling from the surgery. You may also be taking some ANTI-INFLAMMATORY, or some pain killer, based upon what your surgeon prescribes. Make sure that you don’t cheat this process, as it will only help you recover more quickly.

You will also begin wearing an orthotic, such as a boot cast, for around 2-3 weeks, while recovering from bunion surgery. The boot is designed to protect you, so follow instructions for wearing it. It is also important that you keep the foot clean and dry. The best way to do this is take a bath, so you can guarantee the foot will stay out of the water.

Finally, stay away from tight fitting shoes, until the incision has completely healed. You also want to avoid narrow toed shoes for the same period.

Recovering from bunion surgery can be a simple process, by just following the simple instructions provided to you by your surgeon. You’ll be back on your feet in no time.