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...
The FixToe device was developed by Podiatrists in Spain as a useful tool to manage plantar plate tears and related conditions in the forefoot. Consumers can buy the FixToe device here: FootStore.au | Amazon.com | Amazon.ca | Amazon.mx | Amazon.com...
Policeman’s heel is an old name that used to be used to refer to the heel pain that was common in the police when they used to spend so many hours on the beat walking around doing police things. Any activity done to excessive amounts will...
The PediRoller is the brand name of a popular “massage” device that is placed on the ground or hard surface and the foot is moved back and forwards over it to give the bottom of the foot a massage. this is similar to the foam roller type...
Peroneal tendonitis is a relatively uncommon overuse injury that affects the lateral or outside of the ankle joint. The peroneal muscles are those muscles on the outside of the leg who have a tendon that passes behind the ankle bone on the outside...
Peroneal tendonitis is not very common and is an overuse injury of the peroneal tendons causing symptoms on the lateral side of the ankle. Typically there is pain and swelling just above and below that lateral malleolus, getting worse with increased...
Peroneal tendonitis is an uncommon tendon problem that typically causes pain on the outside of the ankle joint. The cause of peroneal tendonitis is usually increases in activity levels that are greater than what the tendon is adapted to take. The...
Peroneal tendonitis is an inflammation or irritation of the peroneal tendons on the outside of the leg. The peroneal muscles are two main muscles on the outside of the leg (lateral side) that insert into their tendons just about the ankle joint. The...