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Best Heel Lifts For Leg Length Discrepancy

OverviewMany people undergo surgery for various reasons - arthritis, knee replacement, hip replacement, even back surgery. However, the underlying cause of leg length inequality still remains. So after expensive and painful surgery, follow…

All You Might Want To Know About

OverviewWhen walking, your heels repeatedly hit the ground with considerable force. They have to be able to absorb the impact and provide a firm support for the weight of the body. When pain develops in the heel, it can be very disabling, …

Leg Length Discrepancy Women

OverviewNeuromuscular. Muscle imbalance causing different pull on pelvis (anterior superior Ilium or posterior inferior ilium). Muscle tightness/shortness especially piriformis (which lead to an external rotation of the femur thus shorteni…

What Is Mortons Neuroma

OverviewMorton's neuroma is a condition that affects one of the nerves between the toes. It's also known as Morton's metatarsalgia or interdigital neuroma. In Morton's neuroma, fibrous tissue develops around the nerve, which becomes irrita…

How Shoe Lifts Remedy Leg Length Discrepancy

There are two different types of leg length discrepancies, congenital and acquired. Congenital implies you are born with it. One leg is structurally shorter than the other. As a result of developmental phases of aging, the human brain sens…

What Can Lead To Heel Spur

Overview Patients and doctors often confuse the terms heel spur and plantar fasciitis. While these two diagnoses are related, they are not the same. Plantar fasciitis refers to the inflammation of the plantar fascia--the tissue that forms …

What Are The Major Causes Of Heel Spur

Overview There are approximately 75 different causes of heel pain. At least 80% of all heel pain is due to heel spurs. A heel spur contains calcium, but cannot truly be called a calcium deposit. Bone spurs, whether they are on the heel or …

Bursitis Of The Foot Anatomy

Overview Retrocalcaneal bursitis is an inflammation or infection of the bursae at the back of the heel bone. Bursae are fluid-filled sacs that cushion the joints and prevent the bones from becoming injured due to friction. Because this con…

Hammer Toes Cause

Overview The 2nd toe is the most common digit to develop a hammertoes deformity. Second toe hammer toes commonly result from an elongated 2nd metatarsal and from pressure due to an excessively abducted great toe (hallux valgus deformity) c…

Bunions Foot Pain

Overview Hallux valgus may sound like a curse from Harry Potter, but it?s the medical term for a bunion, a bony growth where the big toe joins the foot. At best a bunion is an unsightly bump which can get a bit red and sore. If it gets big…

What Actually Will Cause Feet To Over Pronate

Overview Overpronation can affect people of all ages and it is particularly problematic for patients with high levels of activity. This problem is generally present at birth. Overpronation occurs with EVERY STEP taken. Considering the aver…

Calcaneal Apophysitis Facts And Figures

Overview Sever's Disease (Calcaneal Aphophysitis) is not a disease, but a repetitious strain injury common in children between the ages of 8 and 14 years old. It is a common cause of heel pain, particularly in the very active child. Patien…

What Are The Major Causes Of Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD) ?

Overview Another common term for this condition is Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD). There is a cause-effect relationship between pronation, flatfoot deformity and subsequent tenosynovitis of the posterior tibial tendon. Mechanic…

The Reality About Adult Aquired Flat Feet

Overview Posterior tibial tendon insufficiency (also called posterior tibial tendon dysfunction or adult acquired flatfoot) has been named literally after failure of the posterior tibial tendon. However, the condition is caused not only by…

Coping With Achilles Tendinitis

Overview Achilles tendinitis is an overuse injury of the Achilles tendon, the band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone. Achilles tendinitis most commonly occurs in runners who have suddenly i…

Complications Caused By Diabetic Feet

Persistent unilateral (one -sided) swelling of feet can be a sign of serious damage to the bones and joints of his feet and needs to be shown to a doctor immediately. If the foot wear is worn out at particular place, it is indicative of ex…

What Brings About Plantar Fasciitis And The Ways To Cure It

Overview The plantar fascia (a connective tissue structure) stretches from the toes and ball of the foot, through the arch, and connects to the heel bone in three places: outside, center and inside. Normally it helps the foot spring as it …

What Is Heel Pain

Overview Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. The plantar fascia is the flat band of tissue (ligament) that connects your heel bone to your toes. It supports the arch of your foot. If you strain your plantar fascia, it …

What Is Plantar Fasciitis

Overview Plantar fasciitis is characterized by stiffness and inflammation of the main fascia (fibrous connective [ligament-like] tissue) on the bottom of the foot. It is occasionally associated with a bone spur on the heel. Occasionally th…

Achilles Tendonitis

Overview Achilles tendonitis is commonly seen in athletes who sustain an increase in training load, and is most often due to overuse. Tendons respond poorly to overuse, therefore healing is slow. This can leave a tendon pathologically defe…

Painful Feet & Arch Supports

Although itching and blistery feet may be a sign of Athlete's foot, those who have constant numbness or tingling in their feet may be suffering from a condition known as peripheral neuropathy. You can barely remember the last time you were…

What Are Heel Fissures And How Can I Treat Them?

Last night I was sat grating the hard skin off my feet (as you do!) and my bf was mocking me, and totally grossed out by it. Make sure you pamper your feet properly and provide a good care in order to get smooth and healthy feet. Dry, crac…

Caring For Your Feet As You Age

Diabetics often suffer foot and leg pain as a result of complications that are associated with the diabetes. The human foot is capable to adjust to irregular ground, in an extensive range of conditions. A detailed foot pain diagnosis is re…

Cracked Heels Diagnosis And Treatment

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…

Get Rid Of Corns

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…

What Are Hammertoe And Mallet Toe?

Many disorders can affect the joints in the toes, causing pain and preventing the foot from functioning, as it should. Lesser toe deformities are commonly associated with poor footwear selection but also can be secondary to hereditary caus…

Heel Pain? Here Are Solutions

Runners who have very significant mechanical issues or deformity, such as previous foot surgery on bones, clubfoot, injury to tendons, or even extremely flat or high-arched feet should exercise extreme caution if attempting barefoot runnin…

Foot Pain Problems

First, paint your toes a natural pink colour. This covers a multitude of sins! Then, using a white varnish, carefully paint a little white strip along the edge of your toe nails so that your toes look like babies' toes. But spare a thought…

Hammer Toes

While the heels move forward they usually get shorter meaning the angle of the hoof reduces and the heels of the foot are closer to the ground as well - the horse needs "lifts" in the heel. This lower heel condition also puts more pressure…

Katherine E. Chou DPM

Wall odour can originate from many different sources, such as smoke, mold, or mildew. Since cigarette smoke odours are actually caused by filmy resins and tars building up on the walls, a purchased odour remover should be a high-quality pr…