Overview Retrocalcaneal bursitis is closely related to Haglund?s Deformity (or ?pump bumps?). If you have a bony enlargement on the back of the heel that rubs the Achilles tendon, it can cause the formation of a bursa (small fluid filled s…
Overview hammertoe is the general term used to describe an abnormal contraction or "buckling" of the toe because of a partial or complete dislocation of one of the joints of the toe or the joint where the toe joins with the rest of the foo…
Overview Pronation is a normal motion that our feet make as they walk. With each step, the heel touches the ground first, then the foot rolls forward to the toes, causing the ankle to roll inward slightly and the arch to flatten out. That?…
Overview A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of your big toe. A bunion forms when your big toe pushes against your next toe, forcing the joint of your big toe to get bigger and stick out. The skin over the bunion mi…
Overview Sever?s Disease is one of the most common overuse injuries affecting children during their secondary growth spurts and is described as a self-limiting condition resolving naturally with skeletal maturity 1. It is suggested to be c…
Overview Flatfoot deformity is a general term used to describe a person whose arches are slowly dropping to the ground, aka fallen arches. Adult-acquired flatfoot deformity can be caused by several factors, but the most common is abnormal …
Overview Achilles tendonitis is inflammation and tendonosis is degeneration and irregular healing of the achilles tendon. The achilles tendon is the large tendon located in the back of the leg that inserts into the heel. The pain caused by…
Overview Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the structures (of the plantar fascia) on the sole of the foot. The inflammation is caused by excess pressure on the structures on the sole of the foot. The plantar fascia becomes inflamed a…
Overview Plantar fasciitis refers to an inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick, fibrous band running along the sole of the foot. Such inflammation results from direct injury to the plantar fascia, usually, repeated trauma to the tissu…
Overview The job of the plantar fascia is to aid the foot’s bone structure to absorb shock that happens during your gait (walking pattern). Even though it goes against common perception you can have a high-arch foot and get plantar fasciit…
Did you know that redheads require 20% more general anesthesia than non-gingers before going under the knife? Often taken for granted, our feet and ankles are subjected to a rigorous workout everyday. Pain, such as may occur in our heels, …
Overview The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle to the back of the heel. Injuries to the Achilles tendon are common, as it is in constant use during walking and running. These injuries, known as Achilles tendinitis, are usually the r…
Overview Achilles tendinosis (also known as Achilles tendinopathy) is a soreness and stiffness that comes on gradually and continues to worsen until treated. It is a common injury among middle and long distance runners. The severity of Ach…
A foot pain is a common syndrome among the individuals and it can be acute in few cases if left unattended. Psoriatic arthritis can cause pain and swelling beyond the joints. Yes it takes spectacular efforts and extraordinary energy to bec…
Can become so unbearable after a while.Especially with myself and other people who live here with fair 's why I thought I would talk about moles warts and bunches of as you might have figured out,the bunches of grapes refer to skin tags.I …
Elderly individuals (can be called geriatric) are susceptible to a number of foot specific conditions Some of these conditions can leave individuals disabled if they are not prevented and/or taken care of. Some of these common foot related…
See how much softer and smoother my skin looks in the second photo? Corns and calluses can be painful and frustrating problems in the foot. The stretching foot rocker is a helpful tool in relieving pain associated with lower leg conditions…
According to STARTHealthCare, three out of four Americans experience foot problems in a lifetime despite the fact that only a small group of individuals are born with foot problems. Calluses are caused by friction, and because feet tend to…
See how much softer and smoother my skin looks in the second photo? Corns and calluses can be painful and frustrating problems in the foot. The stretching foot rocker is a helpful tool in relieving pain associated with lower leg conditions…
If you actually have a high arch structure, you may like the feel of a substantial and supportive arch under your foot. Or, runners with high arches may instead prefer a more minimal shoe that allows for strengthening of the arch and the m…
A hammertoe is defined as a toe that has curled due to a bend in the middle joint of a toe. It is often accompanied with a condition called the mallet toe. The only difference between a hammertoe and mallet toe is that it affects the upper…
Then, another employer, the mother of one of these children, a doctor's wife, stepped forward and spoke politely of this woman's hardships and how she was aware of them. I could see her great admiration for the woman lying in that coffin; …
Gym shoes are perhaps the most important article of clothing you wear during exercise. The right gym shoe can do wonders for your body, while the wrong shoe can cause serious injury and chronic pain. Ask any athlete. They are always experi…
Ways on how to plant orchids will of course involve providing it with sufficient amount of water. Orchid bulbs should be watered not more than once a week, since these flowers, most especially in a bulb state, requires little water. Otherw…
Advancements in bunion surgery have allowed for more predictable outcomes, less post-op pain , and a quicker return to normal activities. Improved surgical instrumentation, imaging modalities, and fixation hardware allow the foot surgeon t…
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In a 2011 report on back pain statistics, The American Chiropractic Association reports that four out of five Americans will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. Problems range from muscle strains to spinal disc herniat…
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune ( the afflicted person's immune system, which normally protects against germs such as bacteria and viruses, treats the afflicted person's own body, particularly the joints, as if it were an invader.) d…
