Arch Pain & Flat Feet
Plantar Fasciitis
Saturday, September 26th, 2009What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the ligament that stretches from the back of the heel to the ball of the foot. Known as the plantar fascia ligament, it is responsible for supporting the arch of the foot. It is one of the most common conditions that affect the feet, occurring in about 10% of all Americans at some point in their lifetime. Reportedly, some two million Americans seek treatment each year.
What are the symptoms
Hammertoes
Sunday, September 13th, 2009What are Hammertoes?
A hammertoe is a deformity that can occur from a number of causes. It is so called, because the toe(s) resemble a hammer. They are permanently bent at the joints, rather than lying normally.
While this deformity can occur on any toe, it is most common on the second, third or fourth toe and affects the joint closest to the end of the toe.
A similar condition is mallet toe, which affects the upper joint, closest… Read the Full Article
Foot & Heel Pain
Friday, September 11th, 2009Foot & heel pain can be caused by a number of different conditions. But, the most common cause is wearing poor-fitting (or poorly designed) shoes.
Whether or not you spend a great deal of time on your feet, it is important that your arches are properly supported, that the shoe is wide enough and that the heels are not too high.
High-heeled pointy toed shoes cause more aches and pains than just the ones experienced in the feet. The knees,… Read the Full Article
Custom Orthotics
Sunday, September 6th, 2009What Are Custom Orthotics?
Orthotics is actually the medical field relating to the design, development, manufacturer or fitting of devices designed to provide additional support or correct imbalances in the muscles or bones of the body. But, the term “orthotics” is also used to refer to the devices created by those professionals.
Custom orthotics are devices that are sized to fit a specific person. When it comes to the feet and lower body, appliances that fall under the heading of… Read the Full Article
Chondromalacia or Runner’s Knee
Friday, September 4th, 2009What is Chondromalacia?
Chondromalacia translated literally means soft cartilage. The term “chondromalacia- patellae” (CMP) means soft cartilage under the knee cap.
Although some doctors still use the term to refer to runner’s knee, it is gradually being replaced by the term “Patello-femoral pain syndrome”, because it more accurately describes the affected area. The patella-femoral region encompasses the bones, joints, tendons, ligaments and muscles of the knee.
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Arch Pain & Flat Feet
Monday, August 31st, 2009Fallen Arches, Arch Pain & Flat Feet
Fallen arches and flat feet are ultimately the same condition. It’s just that some people are born with flat feet, while others develop them in adulthood.
In most of the population, the arch of the foot does not rest on the ground when a person stands. In approximately 20-30% of the population, the arch of the foot never develops. The entire sole of the foot lies flat, when a person stands.