Foot Health
Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are caused by an unnatural twisting or force on the ankle bones of the foot, often resulting in one or more ligaments on the outside of the ankle to be stretched or torn. If not properly treated, ankle sprains could develop into long-term problems.
Bunions
Bunions are misaligned big toe joints that can become swollen and tender, causing the first joint of the big toe to slant outward, and the second joint to angle toward the other toes.
Flat Feet
Flat feet are a common condition. In infants and toddlers, the longitudinal arch is not developed and flat feet are normal. The arch develops in childhood, and by adulthood, most people have developed normal arches. ..
Hammertoes
Hammertoe is a deformity of the second, third or fourth toes. In this condition, the toe is bent at the middle joint, resembling a hammer. Left untreated, hammertoes can become inflexible and require surgery.
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Diabetes and Your Feet
With a diabetic foot, a wound as small as a blister from wearing a shoe that's too tight can cause a lot of damage. Diabetes decreases blood flow, so injuries are slow to heal.
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Corns
Corns and calluses are protective layers of compacted, dead skin cells. They are caused by repeated friction from skin rubbing against bony areas or against an irregularity in a shoe. Corns ordinarily form on the toes and calluses on the soles of the feet.
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Athlete's Foot
A chronic infection caused by various types of fungus, Athlete's foot is often spread in places where people go barefoot such as public showers or swimming pools.
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Neuromas
Occur when the nerve becomes entrapped usually behind your 3rd and 4th toes. Symptoms include shooting pain, burning and/or numbness in the ball of your foot. Often these are treated effectively without surgery.
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Stress Fractures
Exercise and athletic activities can result in a bone fracture caused by improper weight bearing. Often the onset of pain is sudden and without a history of injury. The area may also appear red, hot and swollen. Treatment usually includes physical therapy and immobilization while ambulatory.
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Excessive Pronation
This creates excessive stretching or pulling on the tissue which connects to the bottom back of your heal bone. Often it will cause arch pain as well as pain in the hip, knew and lower back. When diagnosed properly, treatment is very effective.
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Plantar Fasciitis
A condition caused from inflammation of a tissue band on the bottom of the foot. Sharp heel pain is usually experienced with your first few steps in the morning or after resting. This is the most common cause of heel pain.
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Heel Spurs
This is plantar fasciitis with a spur involved. In most cases, conservative soft tissue treatment provides relief.
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Orthotics, benefits and use:
An often effective treatment for many foot pain conditions. If required, we recommend custom orthotics as no two feet are the same. With a custom device, we can take a mold of your foot to determine correct foot size, accurate foot type and identify pressure points when in the correct biomechanical position.
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