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Bunions are a common problem among adults across all age groups. In fact, according to the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, more than 64 million people in the United States have this foot deformity. A bunion develops when the bones that make up the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint move out of place, causing the…
A bunion, medically named hallux valgus, is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of the big toe. A bunion occurs when bone or tissue at the front part of your foot moves out of place, causing the top of your big toe to get pulled toward your smaller toes. This…
We use our feet to do almost every activity in our daily life. From getting up in the morning to start a busy workday to preparing dinner at night, our feet help us move through the day and get our tasks done. Unfortunately, even though we utilize them every day, few of us pay attention…
Orthotics are an integral part of a treatment plan that addresses discomforts associated with various foot and ankle problems. Orthotics are used for correcting foot deformities, providing ankle support, and promoting better foot or ankle function, among other important purposes. Although orthotics can be purchased in stores, podiatrists (foot doctors) highly recommend custom orthotics, as…
All of the various types of footwear we wear, from flip-flops to heels to boots, are fun and stylish and make us feel great about how we look. Our feet, however, may have a different opinion about these unsupportive and stifling types of shoes. Indeed, some of the most common foot problems are caused because…
More commonly known as a bunionette, a tailor’s bunion is a bony bump that forms at the joint of the little toe. The skin over the bunionette may appear reddish. Its name comes from tailors who often sat cross-legged while working. This position puts pressure on the little toe, thus causing the development of bunionettes….
Bunions are the result of pressure forcing the bones in the joint of your big toe to become misaligned, resulting in a large, often painful and sometimes fluid-filled bump. In addition to the bunion itself, the skin covering the bunion can become inflamed and sore and can, over time, start to thicken, resulting in painful…
