Overview Achilles tendinitis (tendonitis) or Achilles tendon inflammation occurs when the Achilles tendon becomes inflamed, as a result, of the Achilles tendon being put under too much strain. The Achilles tendon joins the calf muscles to …

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…

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…

I'm going to be talking about foot care so if feet turn your stomach, give this post a miss! It's easy to ignore how your feet look during the cold-weather months when you hide your feet in your shoes. Wearing the right shoes is an importa…

Anyone who's ever played hide and seek knows what a thrill it is to be well-hidden somewhere, perhaps only a breath or two away from the soft shoe scuffs of the seeker, almost bursting out laughing because you know if they just twitched th…

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…

Bunions and hammer toes are the bread and butter of a podiatrist. Pes Cavus is caused by muscle imbalances in the lower leg and foot that draws the front of the foot, or sometimes draws the heel downward, making the arch higher than normal…

Women get bunions most more frequently than men. Improper shoes infuriate the underlying cause of unstable flat feet. A bunion can be caused, or made sick, by arthritis, a condition where the protective cartilage covering the joints become…

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs will help alleviate some pain. A Podiatrist will suggest specific stretching exercises of the plantar fascia, Achilles tendon and hamstring and quadriceps muscles as a way of treating your plantar fasc…

Padding and Taping. Your physician may pad the boney top-part of your hammertoe as a means of relieving pain, and may tape your toes as a way to change their position, correct the muscle imbalance and relieve the pressure that led to the h…

Are you suffering from heel spur? Are you afraid of undergoing a surgery? Do you want to know heel spur treatment exercises? If your answer to these questions is in affirmative, then read on! This article will provide you with information …

Compressing a hardened area of skin on the feet resulting in pain can indicate the presence of corns or calluses. Corns may also get inflamed or infected. Treating corns is important as neglect can lead to problems in the future. Soft corn…

Normally, flat feet disappear by age six as the feet become less flexible and the arches develop. Only about 1 or 2 out of every 10 children will continue to have flat feet into adulthood. For children who do not develop an arch, treatment…

The primary purpose of orthotic therapy in most pathologies is to reduce abnormal force on the body structure that is being injured. In the case of plantar fasciitis /heel spur syndrome, the primary problem is excessive tension on the plan…