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Turf toe refers to a foot injury in which your big toe bends beyond its limit. Turf toe got its name because athletes who play on artificial turf have the highest risk of developing it. It is also referred to as hyperextension. When this injury happens, it leads to a sprain on one of the…
Wearing shoes that are ill-fitting is not just a matter of comfort. If your shoes are too narrow in width or too tight in the toes, you could eventually develop debilitating problems with your feet. Choosing style over support can lead to a host of different foot problems such as corns, calluses, bunions, ingrown toenails,…
Plantar fasciitis is a common orthopedic condition that affects the feet. The plantar fascia is a band of tissue that connects the heel of your foot to your toes. When the plantar fascia becomes irritated, it can cause a variety of chronic symptoms. The most common symptom of plantar fasciitis is heel pain. What is…
You may have observed that for most people, the soles of the feet are not entirely flat. Somewhere in the middle, you will notice a slight arch forming. However, for some people, there is little or no arch. The medical term for this condition is pes planus, but it is more commonly known as a…
The tarsal tunnel is located in your ankle and is what makes your ankles flexible. The tarsal tunnel is a canal in the ankle that is a collection of bones, blood vessels, nerves, tendons, and ligaments. It is similar to your carpal tunnel, which is located in your forearm. The posterior tibial nerve passes through…
Gout is a form of arthritis. It is a condition that causes severe attacks of pain and other symptoms during flareups. Unlike other forms of arthritis, you may feel perfectly fine for months before a flareup occurs. Most of the time, the flareups come without reason and can even develop while you are resting. Gout…
Hammertoe is a foot deformity that occurs when the muscles, ligaments, or tendons responsible for holding the toe in a straight position become injured or damaged. Hammertoe refers to an abnormal bend in the middle joint of a toe. It is most common in the second, third, and fourth toes. While hammertoe doesn’t always cause…
Tibial tendon dysfunction – better known as flat foot – is a common condition that is recognized by either no arch or a very low arch, and is often caused by overpronating or rolling the feet inward whilst running, walking or standing. Flat foot is also common in infants. A question often asked of podiatrists…
Athlete’s foot, also called tinea pedis, is a fungal infection that typically starts between the toes and spreads to other areas of the foot. It is called “athlete’s foot” because it usually occurs in people who wear tightly supportive shoes and whose feet sweat in them without air, thereby creating a suitable environment for fungal…
If you have arthritis, you might feel constant foot pains. This is due to the fact that the protective cartilage between the bones of your joints has worn down, so the bones rub against each other as you move — causing swelling and pain in your foot. With this in mind, a strategic approach to…
