Sesamoiditis is an inflammatory issue with the small sesamoid bones and related structures under the big toe joint of the foot. The main symptom is pain under the big toe joint on weightbearing and pain on palpation of the small sesamoid bones under...
Sesamoiditis is a reasonably common painful inflammation of the two sesamoid bones under the big toe joint in the foot. The cause of sesamoiditis is typically an overuse or overload type problem in a vulnerable foot. The treating of sesamoiditis...
The sesamoid bones are two small bone embedded in the tendon under the big toe joint. The function of these bones is similar to that of our knee caps (patella) in that that help create a better lever for the tendon to help the joint to move. The...
Feet and legs that ache, especially after a hard day at work standing on your feet all day is very common. You can’t wait to get home from work and kick your shoes off and get off your feet. Some of these are due to a specific problem like...
Foot overpronation is associated with an increased risk for patellofemoral pain in runners. For this reason, foot orthotics can be used to treat patellofemoral pain in runners. However, the link is not that strong and there are many other factors...
Probably not. Crocs are a popular but often maligned type of footwear with widely different options as to if they are good for the feet or not. There are also plenty of strongly held views on the aesthetics of Crocs. They were originally designed as...
Cold feet can be quite normal or they could be an indication of a problem or a risk factor for the development of problems. Some people’s feet are just cold, so are some people’s hands can also be cold. If the circulation is good, then...
Chilblains are a reasonably common painful problem that occurs in the colder climates. The best way to deal with chilblains is prevention. This means keeping the feet warm and not allowing them to get cold. If a chilblain develops, then the...
Sever’s disease is a common problem at the back of the heel bone in children that is typically self limiting but can be quite painful, so certainly needs to be looked after to allow the child to continue to be active and play sport. Treatment...
Calcaneal apophysitis (or Sever’s disease) is a common cause of pain in the heel in children. It is a stress injury to the growth plate at the back of the heel bone. That growth plate merges with the rest of the heel bone at about the mid...
