The greatest gift for your knees? Hiking poles.
Quite sometime ago, I was on a hike in the backcountry and found myself upon an arduous ridge. I encountered a fellow hiker and we began a conversation and …
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Recovering from Surgery
One of the most common questions that we get while talking to patients about surgery is what to expect during recovery and how long it will take. We typically …
Foot tips for a Successful Hunt
It’s that time of year. While the weather is still plenty warm, our trees are starting to fade into yellow and gold foliage and the tundra is starting to …
The Right Attitude About Altitude
Here in Alaska I frequently go hiking leaving from my front door which is at sea level, and before I know it I am deep in the woods or …
Practicing Back Home
As I round on my first year practicing back home I would like to reflect on the short time I have been back and the pleasure I have had …
Important Summer Foot Care Tips
This has been quite the summer up here in Alaska and it seems to be far from over. With all of the warm weather and sunshine, we are enjoying, …
The Joy of hiking in Alaska, with happy feet
The epic nature and endless opportunities for hiking in Alaska is one of the things that brought me to this amazing place nearly 3 decades ago. I feel so …
Hallux Rigidus
Hallux Rigidus Fall is upon us here in Anchorage. We hope that you, like us here Alliance Foot and Ankle, have lingering beautiful memories of clear skies, great evenings …
High Arched Foot Treatment in Anchorage, AK
The cavus, or high arched foot, is described as having a high medial longitudinal arch. The shape is caused by the osseous structure of the hindfoot and forefoot. A …
Plantar Wart Treatment in Anchorage, AK
Plantar warts (Verrucae plantaris) are a common problem affecting the feet. They are caused by a viral infection within the skin. The virus enters the skin directly and is …