August 2022

plantar fascia stretches

Plantar Fascia Stretches

Here Are Some Plantar Fascia Stretches You Can Do At Home   Plantar Fasciitis is inflammation with/without degeneration at the origin of Plantar Fascia – a thick tissue band at the bottom of the foot that runs from the toes to the heel. The main role of the tissue is to support your foot, act […]

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foot drop

Foot Drop

What is a Foot Drop? Learn more about this condition   Foot drop is a gait abnormality in which the dropping of the forefoot happens due to weakness, irritation or damage to the common fibular nerve including the sciatic nerve, or paralysis of the muscles in the anterior portion of the lower leg. It is

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Covid Toes

Covid Toes

What are Covid Toes? Know more about the symptoms and causes   Covid toes are a potential symptom of the coronavirus where patients experience a rash, similar to frostbite or chilblains, on their toes or feet. It can present as a pink or red rash on the patient’s feet, often accompanied by an itching or

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Raynaud’s Disease

Raynaud’s Disease

Learn more about the condition – Raynaud’s Disease   Raynaud’s disease is the short-term interruption of blood flow to the extremities, such as the fingers and toes. It is a condition that can cause discomfort as the blood supply to your extremities becomes reduced. In general, fingers and toes are affected, but other parts of your

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extensor tendinopathy

Extensor Tendinopathy

What is Extensor Tendinopathy? Learn more about this condition   Extensor tendinopathy is the common name for inflammation that occurs on the top of the foot and ankle. Extensor tendinopathy is also called extensor tendonitis. A tendinopathy refers to a painful overuse injury of the tendons. In this case, it affects the tendons which run

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Abductor Hallucis Tendinopathy

Abductor Hallucis Tendinopathy

What is Abductor Hallucis Tendinopathy? Learn more about this condition   The abductor hallucis muscle lies along the inside of the foot and runs from the heel bone, inserting onto the side of the big toe. Abductor hallucis (from hallux, meaning ‘big toe’) spans your arch. It helps to move the big toe sideways (like

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clubfoot

Clubfoot

What is Club Foot? Learn more about this condition   Clubfoot is a deformity that makes a baby’s foot abnormally pointed and twisted. It doesn’t hurt the baby and can be corrected with treatment by a specialist. This condition can affect one or both feet. This is due to the tendons that connect a baby’s

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Metatarsalgia

Metatarsalgia

What is Metatarsalgia? Learn more about this condition   Metatarsalgia is an overuse condition in which the ball of the foot becomes painful and inflamed. It is a broad term used to describe pain or discomfort in the forefoot.  The term originates from the medical terms metatarsals (long bones of the foot) and algos (the Greek word meaning pain). The metatarsal

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hallux limitus

Hallux Limitus

Learn more about Hallux Limitus   Hallux limitus refers to a condition where your big toe joint (first MTP joint) lost its range of motion. This condition can be troubling and painful as we use our big toe joint whenever we walk, stoop down, climb up or even stand. Since hallux limitus is a progressive

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